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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mcruff, May 10, 2007.

  1. May 10, 2007
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
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    Has anyone purchasaed replacement mirrors for there cj from 4wd hardware or Krage motorsports.
    I'm looking at these mirrors from Krage motorsports and wonder if they are of good quality. One set is SS the other are the black ones. Would rather have black but SS don't rust.:rofl:
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    I'm looking mainly for quality not just price.
     
  2. May 11, 2007
    misterranger

    misterranger New Member

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    I bought a set of the black mirrors 3 years ago from Krage. They seem fine. The only issue I see that can happen is the black rubber molding can come loose. Mine are still there, makes it easy to clean the mirror, but only time will tell.

    Anyway, other than that, that mirror fit my needs and only time will tell for the rest.

    BTW, I only have one threaded hinge, so the other mirror will come in handy later if needed.

    Anthony
     
  3. May 11, 2007
    Mark Mann

    Mark Mann Kermit

    Huntsville, AL
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    Mike-
    I'd also be careful on what some refer to as 'stainless'. As you know chromed stuff will rust, often worse than painted.

    If it's not a truly good grade stainless, then I'd go with the black.

    MM
     
  4. May 11, 2007
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Go with black...if they do rust it's a quick fix.

    Not sure where SSDutch's came from - they are that style of mirror though. I probably wouldn't have put them on, but I sure like them.
     
  5. May 11, 2007
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    Nacogdoches,Texas
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    go with the black
     
  6. May 11, 2007
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    NorthWest Indiana
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    I put the stainless ones on my jeep about 4 years ago. I have had to glue the rubber molding on twice since then, but that's been it. No issues and no rust. My only complaint is the plastic washers that you use to tighten the arm, and the fancy metric head bolts with standard thread (recycled'em for 1/4" stainless bolts)
     
  7. May 11, 2007
    kaiser krawler

    kaiser krawler kaiser krawler

    naples florida
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    i've had the black ones for 8+ years and they have held up fine in the florida sun and rain. the mounting hardware was junk,i changed to stainless and bought the aluminum bushing kit. they rusted a bit around the edges,but a bit of por 15 fixed that.
     
  8. May 13, 2007
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Morgan Hill, Ca
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    I purchased the black one from 4wd prior to finding Krage's. I have had them for about 3 years with no problems.
     
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