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Rearview Mirror placement

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fire Chicken, Mar 18, 2019.

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Do you like your rearview mirror placement?

  1. I like it.

    15.2%
  2. I hate it.

    36.4%
  3. I have never really noticed one way or the other.

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  1. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    Fire Chicken

    Fire Chicken [OP] Aka 'Panda Express'

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    I did a quick search and didn't find much. How many people can't stand their rear view mirror placement? It seems like it sits just a little low and blocks my view. Is there a way to move it up slightly?
     
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  2. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    daddy_o

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    You are aware it has a double pivot right?
    I had to swing the arm up and then brought the actual mirror at an angle that worked for me.
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    Fire Chicken

    Fire Chicken [OP] Aka 'Panda Express'

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    I sure didn't. I may delete this thread tomorrow with this information.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

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    Leave it, others may not know either. Here it is.
    Capture+_2019-03-18-21-48-24.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    shakerhood

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    The 2nd pivot point helps move it up a little higher.
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    Fire Chicken

    Fire Chicken [OP] Aka 'Panda Express'

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    I guess this is what happens when you read that thing called a MANUAL! Good looking out! I have only had the truck for a month and since day one it has bother the crap out of me.
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Maybe you can get that little bother fixed and enjoy the truck to its fullest now.
     
  8. Mar 18, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    tonered

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    Here's your answer if the pivot isn't enough:
    http://www.birddawgindustries.com/tacoma-mirror-riser.html
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    naked farmer

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    The pivot was not enough for me; and I’m 5’6”. I got the bird dawg riser, and it’s been great. I even mounted a sunglass holder behind the mirror, it’s sits flush and out of sight.
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2019 at 11:20 PM
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    baldbeardedtaco

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    One of the first things I did, it actually raises it up pretty high and with the box right behind it any higher would be pointless because well… that box
     
  11. Mar 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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    Fire Chicken

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    Holy double pivot. That made quite a difference. I used to have to lean foward to see past it. I could hug you right now!
     
  12. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    Jayscull

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    Double pivot! I just ran out to the garage... Mind blown. I should of read the manual. Thankful for this thread!
     
  13. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    r1200gs4ok

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    how do you adjust it....does it move into a "click" position or just move up
     
  14. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:55 PM
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    jerkwithkeyboard

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  15. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    shakerhood

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    No click, just a second pivot point.
     
  16. Mar 21, 2019 at 10:18 PM
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    sixlxvi

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    Holy SHIT!

    2+ years of this being one of my biggest annoyances is now fixed because I was in the right place at the right time and saw this.

    Got out of bed to go check and sure enough, mine was set to one of the lowest spots. I’m 6’1”.
     
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  17. Mar 21, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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    OriginalMan

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  18. Mar 21, 2019 at 11:57 PM
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    salmonmigration

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    Can't use that riser on '18+ models unfortunately due to the TSS camera location.
     
  19. Mar 22, 2019 at 2:43 AM
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    Tullie D

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    You know, I'd not really thought about it until I read this thread. Have to admit that raising the mirror just a little is convenient. :thumbsup:
     
  20. Mar 22, 2019 at 5:08 AM
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    Fire Chicken

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    I have a 19 with all of the TSS deal. I was still able to move mine up quote a bit.
     

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