Tow Mirrors

[rodh68]

Merry Christmas to everyone. Just wondering guys what if any previous year tow mirrors would fit my 2017 2500??

 

[BWL]

Pretty sure 2015 and up 1500 and 2500 fit your truck if they're the power heated signal chrome with puddle lamps.

 

[MADDOG]

I'd add 2014 as well to that list.

 

[rodh68]

I have the heated power mirrors but no chrome and no lights if it makes a difference.

 

[Deki]

I just put on (literally a few hours ago) black tow mirrors with power fold. 68285870ac and 68285871ae part numbers. You will need bracket part numbers 68078242aa and 68078243aa so you don't have any vibration at freeway speeds. The bracket and the mirrors do not come with the bracket bolts so I just went to ace hardware and got some nutserts that fit the brackets (the hole on the bracket is the same size as the one in the door), 3 per door, with some 3/4 inch screws, and attached them. Obviously the fit was amazing as they are OEM pieces. Took less than an hour for both doors. Putting the door panel back on is a bit of a pain and that's what took the longest.

 

[Jarhead67]

New to the Forum. Glad I signed up. Thought I would chime in on the mirrors question. I have a 2015 Laramie and have two sets of mirrors from my 2010 Laramie. One set of factory chrome, manual fold, heated, turn signals and puddle lights and a set of 1A Auto, Flip Up Tow Mirrors, with the same options as the Factory mirrors. I installed the tow mirrors on my 2015 and everything worked, like they were made for the 2015. My 2015 mirrors are power fold with the OAT sensor, so I put the 2015 mirrors back on. So, maybe all or some Gen 4 mirrors will fit. Side by side, from an installation standpoint, they are identical.
Merry Christmas

 

[2011ram2500]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Marczing]

I just put on (literally a few hours ago) black tow mirrors with power fold. 68285870ac and 68285871ae part numbers. You will need bracket part numbers 68078242aa and 68078243aa so you don't have any vibration at freeway speeds. The bracket and the mirrors do not come with the bracket bolts so I just went to ace hardware and got some nutserts that fit the brackets (the hole on the bracket is the same size as the one in the door), 3 per door, with some 3/4 inch screws, and attached them. Obviously the fit was amazing as they are OEM pieces. Took less than an hour for both doors. Putting the door panel back on is a bit of a pain and that's what took the longest.

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Just curious where did you purchase your mirrors from. Thank you

 

[Deki]

Just curious where did you purchase your mirrors from. Thank you

I got them from a dealership by my house.

 

[Swerve64]

I just put on (literally a few hours ago) black tow mirrors with power fold. 68285870ac and 68285871ae part numbers. You will need bracket part numbers 68078242aa and 68078243aa so you don't have any vibration at freeway speeds. The bracket and the mirrors do not come with the bracket bolts so I just went to ace hardware and got some nutserts that fit the brackets (the hole on the bracket is the same size as the one in the door), 3 per door, with some 3/4 inch screws, and attached them. Obviously the fit was amazing as they are OEM pieces. Took less than an hour for both doors. Putting the door panel back on is a bit of a pain and that's what took the longest.

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Deki, did your original mirrors have the auto fold, heated, puddle lights, etc, prior to installing those? And if so, did these new tow mirrors retain all those options? I was told, with my 13, I'd lose some of those features if I installed the tow mirrors?
I pull a snowmobile trailer and the factory ones just aren't quite wide enough for me at times.
Also, and if you don't mind, could you post up a pic of your mirrors folded out in the non towing and towing positions.
Thanks.

 

[Deki]

Deki, did your original mirrors have the auto fold, heated, puddle lights, etc, prior to installing those? And if so, did these new tow mirrors retain all those options? I was told, with my 13, I'd lose some of those features if I installed the tow mirrors?
I pull a snowmobile trailer and the factory ones just aren't quite wide enough for me at times.
Also, and if you don't mind, could you post up a pic of your mirrors folded out in the non towing and towing positions.
Thanks.

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Hey man, yes my factory mirrors, or I guess the truck itself, had the factory power fold, heated, puddle light and blinker option, so when I instated the tow mirrors everything works just like it did with the non tow mirrors. The only thing that doesn't work properly is the adjustment when they are up in the tow mode (left is up etc., adjustments work fine when they are down) since I have not had a chance to run to the dealer to get the sales code added. I am currently out but I will take a picture of them when I get home. The install was really easy.

 

[Deki]

Deki, did your original mirrors have the auto fold, heated, puddle lights, etc, prior to installing those? And if so, did these new tow mirrors retain all those options? I was told, with my 13, I'd lose some of those features if I installed the tow mirrors?
I pull a snowmobile trailer and the factory ones just aren't quite wide enough for me at times.
Also, and if you don't mind, could you post up a pic of your mirrors folded out in the non towing and towing positions.
Thanks.

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Sorry for the delay man, here are some pics.

 

[Swerve64]

Hey man, yes my factory mirrors, or I guess the truck itself, had the factory power fold, heated, puddle light and blinker option, so when I instated the tow mirrors everything works just like it did with the non tow mirrors. The only thing that doesn't work properly is the adjustment when they are up in the tow mode (left is up etc., adjustments work fine when they are down) since I have not had a chance to run to the dealer to get the sales code added. I am currently out but I will take a picture of them when I get home. The install was really easy.

Sorry for the delay man, here are some pics.

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Thanks, Deki. That is great news everything works and it was an easy install. I am going to look into doing this mod as well.
I appreciate the info as well as the pics!
Thank you very much.

 

[Deki]

Thanks, Deki. That is great news everything works and it was an easy install. I am going to look into doing this mod as well.
I appreciate the info as well as the pics!
Thank you very much.

No problem. If you got any questions shoot me a PM, just make sure you get the brackets so they don't vibrate and cause damage to the door or to the mirror itself.

 

[PartTimeHero]

I have factory tow mirrors off a 14 w/ puddle lights, heat. no power fold that I will be pulling off soon.

 

[southern_boy]

Deki, did you every have the sales code updated? I’m currently looking at a 2018 just like I wanted with the exception of the tow mirrors. It’s a limited with power fold in mirrors with memory. The dealer is telling me I can not change to power tow mirrors without having computer issues due to the sensors in them. Makes no sense to me....

 

[naumaa1]

I added tow mirrors to my big horn, the only thing that didn't work was the up/down/left/right when flipped out. Stopped by the dealer, asked to have that code added, now they work just like if they came from the factory with power fold included

 

[CUBS_WIN]

Did the dealership charge you to add the sales code? My mirrors will be here tomorrow.


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[AFMoulton]

Yes, mine charge $155, previous dealer charged $55, and it’s basically the hour labor rate, even though it only takes them 15 minutes to do it.


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[CUBS_WIN]

Isn’t there a way to do it with one of those code reader things...lol


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