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Mirror suggestions for 1997 Single cab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Blu Truck, Mar 18, 2021.

  1. Mar 18, 2021 at 3:49 PM
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    Hi there!

    I have a camper shell on my 1997 Tacoma and was checking if anyone has advice on what driver side mirrors would work out best for visibility. I have seen "tow mirrors" that extend out but not sure of that would be the best choice?

    Thx!
     
    Blu Truck, Mar 18, 2021
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  2. Mar 18, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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  3. Mar 18, 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    @JC34X4 is Stock a brand or you mean the one it came with, thx!
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2021 at 4:37 PM
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    This is what I did Works great .

    I love being able to see005.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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  6. Mar 18, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    I have a 97 reg cab,
    I’ve got 2004 mirrors,
    They are much larger
    And fold away back

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    1997tacomav6, Mar 18, 2021
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  7. Mar 18, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    I would recommend 01+ mirrors, much bigger
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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    @1997tacomav6 I am in awe, I haven't seen many posts on here yet but it looks like you set the bar for the 97' Tacoma!
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    Thanks, you can get some cool ideas if you wade through my build link below,
    Same reg cab year as yours!

    But my link might cost you some dollars in upgrades :)
     
    1997tacomav6, Mar 18, 2021
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  10. Mar 18, 2021 at 5:37 PM
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    @JKO1998 thank you I will check the 01+ out!
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    Dodge RAM mirrors will fit with some modification.
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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  13. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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    At least I didn’t bedline my mirrors like a certain someone o_O

    @JKO1998
     
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    3rd gen 4runner mirrors = 01+ taco mirrors essentially, just a nub that you need to dremel off of the mirror.
     
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