Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Brackets.

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​Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Brackets.
Tools needed:
socket set.  
½ wrench.
Torx set.
Patience.
 
  Jeeps, take your top off and remove your doors, it is one of the best part of driving a Jeep. That is till you get pulled over for not having rear view mirrors. When I had my CJ7 I frequently removed the doors. The mirrors were on the frame so it was no big deal. I did a lot of snake hunting (Catching not killing) and being able to jump out on the fly was a must. Snakes tend to flee when you pull up. I caught snakes with my sons and wife back in the 80s and 90s on a regular basis. We would ride down trails and catch whatever we found. That is part of "Florida Jeep life."  Gatorland in South Orlando used to buy them or local pet stores. Times have changes so now we mostly document and photograph them and leave them be. Ahhh I miss the old CJ, Wranglers on the other hand, mount the mirrors on the door. Perhaps this was to stop the door from opening and moving the mirror. To remedy this I purchased some Rugged Ridge YJ mirror relocation mounts.
Link:
http://www.morris4x4center.com/rugged-ridge-mirror-relocation-brackets-pair-black-11025-01.html

THE INSTALL:
Two Torx bolts on each side of the lower windshield hinge hold each bracket on. They are easy to get to, you might want to spray some penetration oil before hand to help free them up. On the inside of the fire wall above the bulkhead connection are the two nuts that hold the bolts in place.  That’s easy! …
(Flash back to the Holy Grail bridge of death.)
KEEPER
Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.
LANCELOT
Ask me the questions, bridge-keeper. I'm not afraid.
KEEPER
What is your name?
LANCELOT
My name is Sir Lancelot of Camelot.
KEEPER
What is your quest?
LANCELOT
To seek the Holy Grail.
KEEPER
What is your favorite color?
LANCELOT
Blue.
KEEPER
Right. Off you go.
LANCELOT
Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.
ROBIN
That's easy!

KEEPER
Heh heh. Stop! What is your name?
ARTHUR
It is Arthur, King of the Britons.
KEEPER
What is your quest?
ARTHUR
To seek the Holy Grail.
KEEPER
What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
ARTHUR
What do you mean? An African or European swallow?
KEEPER
What? I don't know that! Auuuuuuuugh!

Two bolts each side “That’s easy”….

Step 1:
Remove speakers.
Step 2:
Reach up into fire wall and remove bolts. Watch out for the top area there are sharp things up top.
Step 3:
Put on Brackets with original hardware.
Step 4:
Remove mirror from door. Leave hinge attached.
Step 5:
Place rubber washer on top of bracket.(Not included with kit.) And mount mirror.
Step 6:
Tighten and you are good to go.

Things I ran into.
Reaching the top bolts can be hard. If there is any bed liner up there they may be hard to get off. It’s a Torx, need I say more… I only did the driver’s side because the passenger side mirror would be out of view when the half door is on. Besides my wife like the door on when driving on road.

Pros:
Mirrors on frame.
Doors comes off and we are still legal.
No shaking mirrors.
A good heavy duty bracket.
Price is right.

Cons:
Inside bolts are the hard part.
Mirrors are out of view with doors on.
No instructions.

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