attatching mirrors to windshield hinges

[mRogers]

Do THESE (http://www.jeepdoc.com/catalog/partframe.asp?id=3480) mirrors
http://www.jeepdoc.com/catalog/partspix/7618.jpg
attatch to the windshield hinges using
http://a2garage.dyndns.org/accounts/m/mRogers/AP26^004a.jpg
either set of bolts here? Which set, or can you use either one?

[TSM_88YJ]

I'm pretty sure the top setA, otherwise the door would bang into em. Thats a great price for those I've seen em 35$ and up everywhere else.

Be sure to use an impact screwdriver to remove the bolts. (well, it will make things much much easier)

[CincyJeeperDude]

I have been looking at those mirrors as well.

I go doorless a lot.

But...

Those torx bolts will be a biotch to get out. I mean be prepared for the worst.

You will strip them & have to drill them out.

I have never just unscrewed one in the body.

It's almost not worth it.

[mRogers]

-=- originally posted by TSM_88YJ -=-
Be sure to use an impact screwdriver

YeeHaw!! I get to buy another tool!:clapping:

[91 Green YJ]

you dont need the impact. just heat the bolts up with a blowtorch before you take em out. that will melt the thread locker that is on them from the factory.

Also, if you want a less exspensive option, i just got a pair of motorcycle mirrors from a junk yard, then picked up a pair of L brackets from the local hardware store, cut one ned short and driled the holes out so the windshield bolts would fit. they work great and look pretty good too.

[mRogers]

-=- originally posted by 91 Green YJ -=-
just heat the bolts up with a blowtorch

Wouldn't that mess up the paint?

[Wharfrat]

-=- originally posted by CincyJeeperDude -=-
I have been looking at those mirrors as well.

I go doorless a lot.

But...

Those tork bolts will be a biotch to get out. I mean be prepared for the worst.

You will strip them & have to drill them out.

I have never just unscrewed one in the body.

It's almost not worth it.

Dead wrong in my case.

Those were the easy ones for me (compared to the ones in front).

Use a breaker bar and a 1/2" drive Torx.

Mine came right out -- no heat or anything.

[mRogers]

They don't have nuts on the back sides of them(set A) so I'd think they'd be easier as well.

[91 Green YJ]

-=- originally posted by mRogers -=-
Wouldn't that mess up the paint?

not if you do it right it wont. just focus the flame on the bolt head.

and what are you a TJ guy?? why do you care about paint? especially a little bit on a POS torx bolt.

[ufatbastehd]

I say location A

I tried to see if mine would come out one day.

Tried one, got it to turn.... doesnt go anywhere just turns. :headboom:

[TSM_88YJ]

-=- originally posted by mRogers -=-
They don't have nuts on the back sides of them(set A) so I'd think they'd be easier as well.

I think they do, thyre like glued or welded on the backside. I rememeber the first jeep I had and put on stainless hinges I had to drill out nearly every bolt, and these nuts kept falling out with what looked like cement or welding stuff. You can wiggle your finger up in there and get the new nuts on, except I couldnt reach the top set and there was no bolt in that hole, I had to silicone it shut.

And am impact screwdriver is around seven bucks and the easiest tool to use to get them *^%&%* torx bolts out.

Id use a tool before id use a torch...just me.

[mRogers]

-=- originally posted by 91 Green YJ -=-


and what are you a TJ guy?? why do you care about paint?

:laughup:

[theformer]

do some checking, a friend of mine ordered mirrors that look like that and he ended up with having to look through the windshield to see the passenger side. The relocation kit for the stock mirrors looks better to.

[TSM_88YJ]

-=- originally posted by theformer -=-
do some checking, a friend of mine ordered mirrors that look like that and he ended up with having to look through the windshield to see the passenger side. The relocation kit for the stock mirrors looks better to.

Thats the "cj style" of mirrors. To see the passenger mirror you would look through the windshield.