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Tacoma Side mirror upgrade options

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacomaRoy, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. Nov 15, 2021 at 9:07 PM
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    TacomaRoy

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    hi I've been wondering if I can replace my third generation side view mirror glass With some thing that has an in-built Blindspot mirror. my wife has a 2017 sienna, it's got a Blindspot mirror on the top outer edge and I really like it. I've looked on the forum, Looks like some people have done a RAV4 mod but that puts the Blindspot on the lower corner.
    any suggestions?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2021 at 9:08 PM
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  4. Nov 16, 2021 at 4:35 AM
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    The Suma mirrors are fantastic. Probably the best minor modification I've made to the truck.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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    If you do the rav4 mirrors the blind spot is on the top left.
     
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    I like the Rav4 mirrors, it was one of the first mods I did. They help a lot, retained the heated mirror feature, quality OEM part.
     
  7. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    I don't think so. I don't have bsm.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:24 AM
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    Thanks for the link. I just ordered a set. I have one of those stick on mini-blind spot mirrors but want something better.

    I don't like the stock OEM mirrors, they're awful for spatial awareness when backing up. Hopefully these new mirrors will improve that.
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    Didn't know there was a RAV4 mirror mod, gotta look into that now GEE THANKS! :D
     
  10. Nov 18, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    They don't have the bsm but they are heated.
     
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    After reading all this ordered them as well. Easy install and work great.
     
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    anyone know the part numbers for the rav4 mirrors?
     
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    Are they hard to install?
     
  17. Mar 10, 2022 at 5:22 PM
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    No pretty easy. Just pop off the old and pop on the new.
     
  18. Mar 10, 2022 at 10:15 PM
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  19. Mar 11, 2022 at 8:55 PM
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    Easy peasy. For Spotter mirrors, there's three pimples on the back of the mirrors inboard of the four snaps. You have to line them up correctly before the snaps can snap back in. I'd assume the Rav4 mirrors are the same.
     
  20. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:46 AM
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    I have to say that putting the Spotter Mirrors on my truck was one of the best upgrades I've made. They really work well.
     

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