Upgraded Towing Mirrors - 7.3 Powerstroke

[@robdelg1510]

I don’t understand how this channel doesn’t have 1mil subscribers. Content is awesome! Keep up the great work

[@TheBTRGarage]

Me neither 😂 Share with your friends, that really helps the channel out, thanks for the comment!

[@andrewcavazos70]

BTR Justin just subbed!!! Did you change out your accelerator pedal? If you did can you make a video on it.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the sub! I did not change out the accelerator pedal yet, if I do I will certainly make a video!

[@andrewcavazos70]

BTR Justin the reason I said was because of that being the new peddle set up from Ford. Thanks for replying!!

[@alex695215]

Especially for folks like us with 7.3's!!!

[@Groovin1947]

Best dang video yet on adapting power mirrors with heating and turn signal function to a Ford 2003 F-250 Super Duty . Fits my application to a T. I highly recommend this video for anyone installing this after market modification.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thank you! Glad the video was helpful 👍

[@Groovin1947]

I found that my 2003 F-250 was already wired for turn signal, running lights and heated. All I needed to do was to install a switch (optional) to only run the heated option in cold weather instead of continuously. If yours is already wired for the three options it’s really just plug and play

[@mikespence7250]

Just an update to share, My 2003 F350 has micro fuses so the fused pigtail I had wouldn't work so to save a trip we thought about it and ended up wiring the heat to the window lockout switch. I never use that switch so it was a no brainer for me, it was so easy to do! It also works great, windows locked means heat on.

[@jesusalonsoreyesmaldonado9140]

Did you add a fuse? Or just connected the wires?

[@DanielMunoz-ph9bk]

Love the detailed installation! Keep putting out videos for all of us in the 7.3 crew!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! Got a couple videos getting edited, and more to film, just no time with the day job :(

[@timothydarden285]

Thank you for your video and PDF link.I just finished my wiring and couldn't have done it without your help. I did mine a little different, I took apart those extra mirror harnesses that were included and added those pins to the stock harness mounted on the door. Then ran my blue, red and ground wires to those. Worked perfect. Thanks again.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Excellent! Glad the video helped!

[@bobhaubrick1639]

Just got my mirrors and you have an awesome video to help me install them. Thank you for your time and expertise. My next job is door lock actuators . Hoping to find a great video for that also.

[@richardtilley2062]

just fyi to everyone going to do this, if you dont want to add a switch. You can put the fuse adder on the rear defroster switch circuit f2.9 because the switch is power side commanded, aka when you turn on the rear defroster it will turn on the heated mirrors. eliminates extra wiring and switch installation. plus you should only heat the mirrors/rear glass until its clear unless its very cold climates. hope this reaches the people doing this upgrade. beyond that its a great breakdown of installation. doubt it will get many likes but maybe the maker can make a note in the description.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Good info! I believe it has been mentioned in the comments already. Also, a lot of trucks do not have a rear defroster, just like my truck didn't. So, it is necessary in those cases to have a switch. If you have a rear defroster, definitely use that to keep things simple.

[@richardtilley2062]

@@TheBTRGarage my bad didn't know that! didnt mean to come off like a jerk. great job on the install. just got those led ones to match the led headlamps cant wait til my customer comes in for the install. thanks for the reply sir.

[@TheBTRGarage]

No worries I didn't take it like that 😁 I didn't know these trucks had rear defrost either until someone mentioned what you did.

[@davidkirkpatrick712]

Think ill take mine to a body shop lol thanks for showing me i cant wire this up & saving lots of aggravation

[@guymartinson3896]

Did the mirror upgrade a year ago. Completed the tun signal, running lights and mirror heater today. 2001 F250 7.3L, 95k miles. ThNks for the great video.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@markmarcotte8651]

I have watched probably a dozen videos on this subject and you BY FAR have the best one out there. As Rob Delg said (1 year ago) I don't see why you don't have 1 mil viewers on this. OK...I guess there's not 1 mil people swapping out there mirrors as we are. And.....I love that you have your cute little daughter (Vanna :)) helping you. She reminds me of my oldest 8 year old granddaughter. I don't "subscribe" to many videos but am definitely subscribing to yours. THANK YOU for such an impressive video. I no feel totally confident in swapping out my mirrors.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks so much! Glad the video could help out 😁

[@johnrichardson4222]

Justin, awesome vidio. I am a 2004 f250 6.0 guy. You make me want to get a 7.3 just so I can get all the great vidios you produce. I just ordered the same updated mirrors you are using. After going through many many many reviews I decided on YITAMOTOR TOWING MIRRORS. Keep the great vidios coming bud. Your daughter was a great help for you. give her a high five for me.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@PNWfamilyman]

You gave me the one pointer I needed to access the wiring harness...take off the speaker! Saved me a lot of head scratching. Thanks for the video!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great, glad to help!

[@TheKevin1183]

I found this video some time ago when I purchased my newer style tow mirrors. I installed them right after I got them but Im just now getting around to wiring them up. Your video took away all of the research I would've normally needed to do to get these this working properly. Thank you...

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@frankvacanti5277]

Perfect timing. I have the exact same mirrors. It didn't come with a picture of the wiring. I've been dreading doing it I thought it was going to be a big complicated deal. Great video No Nonsense no extra talking about other nonsense or pausing. Right to the point. The mirrors that I have have been sitting for 3 months I walk past them every day. Thanks to this video I will definitely be doing them this weekend thanks excellent video

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome, glad to be able to help!

[@silvergrizzly316]

Justin, I have "searched the world over"😆 I have looked at EVERY video on yucktube and you have the BEST step by step video on this upgrade my friend. I've got to do this to my 2000 F350 73 extended cab. I'll be doing everything that you did so thank you very much!!! New Scribber!! 👍👍

[@dunnoyolo2238]

You sold me just ordered a set directly from yitamotors and saved $70.00 from Amazon price. They working great 👍🏽

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great to hear!

[@dunnoyolo2238]

@@TheBTRGarage Had you use factory foam pads ones that it came with were to thick could not get nuts on them to short. but mirrors set really flush.

[@Gustav92069]

Thank you BTR, I have the 03 truck with the 7.3 Diesel; I was very impressed with your channels and everything you have done on your truck I wish to do my self, you're a great teacher for those of us who don't work on our truck as much as most people. Please show us any additional upgrades you may do. Thank you, P.S. You should have millions of subscribers and views, you may wish and see if KZbin are screwing with you.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the reply! I'm glad my videos are teaching and helping people, that's why I do them!

[@chootmae]

Amazing video!!! You broke this install down professionally and simply enough for ANYONE to complete themselves. Thank you coming from 1 Powersrotke owner to another!!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@russelledwards2595]

I agree, how do you not have a millions followers. This video was done with enough detail but not too much. Everything was done in an order that makes sense. I just bought the mirrors online and can’t wait for them to get here and hook them up.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Appreciate the comments! I am slowly working towards a million subscribers and couple hundred at a time :D

[@amelsogorovic3075]

This video answered every question I had about these mirrors. I wired my switch right underneath the mirror motor controls to keep all my mirror controls in one location. The button blank you took out is where the adjustable foot pedal button goes. I have it on my 03 Lariat. Great video thanks for taking the time to post!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks, glad I could help!

[@davidspenneberg8769]

Great job man, I just got the same mirrors for my 2000 F-350, will be going back and forth watching and installing mine also!! Thanks again!!! 👍👍

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome! Hope the video helps out!

[@kuntherman1332]

This dude is right to the point,hope that he would make more videos.Thank you sir and your little madam helper.

[@TheBTRGarage]

More to come! Thanks for the nice comments!

[@billritchie483]

Justin, great video and description of every detail. I'm getting prepped to hook up these mirrors to my 2000 F250. The two turn signal wires were the same colors you identified as well as the brown wire behind the main light switch. The only additional notes I'd add when dealing with the 2000 F250, I did not have to remove the fuse box to splice into the turn signal wires and the slot to add power for the heated mirrors was #27 vs. #29 in your 2002. I've ran all of the wires into the doors but since I'm getting a total exterior body makeover on my truck over the coming 2 months, I plan on finishing the installation once that's complete. Again really nice job of detailing your installation.

[@billritchie483]

Justin (or anyone else), I have a question. Because my truck is going to be in the body shop for a couple of months I went ahead and installed my YitaMotor mirrors just to make sure everything is ok. They work great but I found they are NOT symmetrical when looking from the front of the truck. The drivers side mirror is at a 25 degree angle to the window and 15.5" from the window to the corner of the outside mirror housing vs the passengers side mirror is at a 35 degree angle to the window and 13.5" form the window to the corner of the outside mirror housing. Even my wife and son can easily see they are different. Can you tell me if you experienced this with your truck? Thanks much.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Did you ensure everything was seated and mounted properly? All bolts/nuts tightened, etc? I could see one being out of wack if it wasn't fully pressed into the door where it mounts. Could also be you got a badly molded set. I'd reach out to YM and get a replacement if everything else is good.

[@billritchie483]

@@TheBTRGarage Thanks much! Both mirror bases are tight against the truck and the body lines are appropriate. I called Yitamotor customer service and am awaiting a response. The lady I was talking to initially seem not to quite understand the problem I was describing so I'm a bit concerned. One other point to add to the installation as an enhancement, I bought 4 pin male/female receptacles and wired the mirror leads to one and the wires I pull for the turn signal, running lights and heated mirror feature with the other so the mirrors could be unplugged when the guy does my body work or if I ever have to replace them. Thanks again.

[@TowMan127]

AWESOME! My 2000 F 550 mirrors have a turn signal and parking lamps but aren’t working. I took them off and ran power to the lights themselves and they work so I’m not sure if my truck has a wiring for it or not. My mirrors are the original style mirrors, not like yours. They do have power and heated mirror function, and they work. The lights don’t work though. I will use your wiring schematic to check it out. I definitely wanna upgrade my mirrors to that style.

[@davidhimeback9087]

Thanks for clarifying the 12v to the mirror for the heating part...

[@2007tacoma]

Awesome I just bought these mirrors today, installed them. Haven't done the wiring yet. Glad i found this video saved. Thank you very much!

[@tomasszot9719]

Thank you very much BTR, I followed your instructions and I already have the mirrors installed in my truck. I am very grateful that you have shared this video, your explanation is very clear. thanks again

[@TheBTRGarage]

You're welcome glad to help!

[@salmon2day]

This is one of the best how to videos I have seen quality wise

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks!

[@markmarcotte8651]

Got my "Motoor" mirrors on today...finally. Different brand but they have the turn signal in the mirror as well as front housing. Wiring color coding was different, even based on another post for same mirrors. End the end of the (1/2) day it was totally worth the upgrade. I was however able to tie the heat feature into the factory defrost switch which is really nice. Thanks again for your awesome video.

[@dsruddell]

factory defrost switch for a excursion? i dont think the pickups had one

[@markmarcotte8651]

@@dsruddell Mirrors were installed in F250 Superduty which has factory defrost

[@scottyvincent]

@@markmarcotte8651 please elaborate, I have a 2003 and that would be of great help as I am installing tow mirrors this week.

[@techdude430]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! This was the absolute best "how to" video I've seen on KZbin!! Important details are shared slowly, thoroughly and in an order that makes sense. The level of is beyond commendable, it's extraordinary. Everybody making "how to" videos would be well advised to watch this video to see how to do it correctly. THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT VIDEO - I'm headed back to the garage with FULL CONFIDENCE I will have these mirrors wired and mounted in no time. Thank you, Jeffrey (Healdsburg, CA)

[@TheBTRGarage]

Hey thanks so much for that! I try to make things easier for others doing the same projects, glad I could help.

[@darryljones9592]

I hope that you pay your helper well love the way you break it down great job

[@aaron7174]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on here. It was very detailed and it has made me want to change the mirrors on my 99 f350

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! Go get those mirrors 😁

[@markmccoy3626]

I bought a different brand before I came across this video. These instructions were the exact same for my product. I did have a bit of an issue on some of the connections not being solid enough and had to go back and really bite down on those splices. Everything is working great now.

[@hell_inc5853]

Just did this to my 03...it's a must have of you tower trailer!!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome, and I agree! Great mirrors!

[@israellagunas7483]

Just added theses to my 2002 f-250 today your video made it super simple thanks !

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome, glad to help!

[@MikeBoylesfishing]

Great detail you did your homework it worked out perfectly on upgrading mirrors on my F250!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad the video helped!

[@punjiislife9697]

The place where you put the switch is generally used for a switch to move the pedals back and forth. I have a 2002 f350 xlt powerstroke and I have that switch

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks, I figured it was something like that.

[@jonbrady6504]

This is by far the best video I've seen. A very detailed explanation on how to hook up everything. I just got my Trail Ridge mirrors today. I'll be hooking the harness part up this weekend. Keep up the great videos!

[@61fordf2504x4]

ThermaSync makes a great automated controller for heater mirrors. Has a dash mounted button and operates the heat for 10m then automatically shuts off.

[@bunkhoupt4157]

This save me time on mine .I bought scitoo mirrors identical to yours just my truck is an 2001 f350

[@joseortiz-tt7mx]

This is the best video on KZbin.q that’s explains all the wiring

[@andynelson2185]

Thanks man! Bought same mirrors. Others made it look simple as far as wiring you sir take the cake. All functions of the mirrors now work awesome!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome, glad to hear that the video could help! These mirrors rock!

[@frankvacanti5277]

On the driver's side mirror I have a black wire on the passenger side it's not black same location looks like a light brown would that be the ground on the passenger side? I sure would like to get that schematic

[@TheBTRGarage]

If it is a ground wire you should be able to trace it to something that is grounded. The brown wire was the parking/running light on my truck. Here is the wiring info I have: btrgarage.com/files/F250-Mirror-Wiring.pdf

[@BTBRVReviews]

Great job!

[@phillipadams2026]

use a small amount of grease in the socket to hold the nut or vaseline , great video. doing a replacement on my passenger door

[@getitinontheroad]

THIS THE BEST VIDEO EVER. Thanks for the detailed video very helpful. Nice neat wiring.👌 Clear wiring instructions. Who could ask for more! Awesome video! Thank you very much!!

[@hokekelvin7222]

Everything works great thanks .. I know the right turn signal is a yellow wire with a white stripe. But is there another color wire for the left signal... thanks

[@TheBTRGarage]

For me it was the colors listed in my sheet here : btrgarage.com/files/F250-Mirror-Wiring.pdf Left turn signal - green with white stripe Right turn signal - white with blue stripe

[@hokekelvin7222]

@@TheBTRGarage thanks so much

[@enriquepina9417]

Thank you very much for all the info. I will be installing in two of my trucks. Greetings from Nogales, Sonora Mexico mi amigo.

[@PawPaws_Place]

Thanks for the video. Just ordered me a set for my old F350. 👍

[@duaneharsh7843]

Just installed these mirrors on my '01 F250, wiring them now. Bulbs are filament type, same as interior door kick panel bulb. Thankful for Justin's post ,as these mirrors came with no instructions. Also curious how the bulbs are accessed, as I pulled the lens off and now need to glue it back on.....(oops)! Good mirrors, overall easy install (with Justin's help).I'll let y'all know how to access the bulbs after I attempt to not damage the new mirrors again!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the feedback on the signal bulbs. Thought for sure they were LED.

[@guymartinson3896]

Nice video, complete presentation, start to finish. All aspects of the upgrade are covered.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks, glad the video could help!

[@mattdahler1098]

This video is awesome, very great explanation and detail, you walked me step by step upgrading my mirrors on my 2002 f250, you rock man keep up the great work

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@sirmaximus100]

I really appreciate the video of the install. Your the reason I picked that brand to make everything go easier. And the wiring color helped out a lot. I have a 02 f250 XLT.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great, glad the video could help!

[@drod8816]

Enjoy how you explain everything step by step with great detail.👍👍

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! Hope it helped!

[@LawF250]

My XLT truck has a pedal adjustment switch in that location that you put the heated mirror switch.

[@mikespence7250]

The little port where you wired the heat switch is for adjuatable foot pedal swith in lariat tirim. Great video!

[@thomasguthrie5938]

Terrific tutorial. I'm installing the same mirrors on my 00 F-350 so your video is very timely. I like the idea of adding a switch for the heated mirror function. Nice job on the video and nice work on the truck! Thank you.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thank you! Glad the video has been helpful!

[@lewisgarcia7233]

Awesome job, thank you for showing all the wiring and good location for the switch. "Go Broncos"

[@TheBTRGarage]

Go Avalanche! :) And you're welcome, glad I could help.

[@KellyMalicoat]

I added these mirrors to my 99 F350 but used a Bronco rear window defrost switch to control the heated action 9 minutes timer, mounted where the 4WD switch is on some models mine is floor shifted

[@CharlieTheTexan]

I would tap into the rear window defroster for the mirrors. That's how it is on newer vehicles I've owned. Thanks for the info. Looking into a nice 2003 F350, and it has the older style mirrors on it. Your video may come in handy.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Yep, rear window defroster is an option too. However, some trucks like mine, do not have a rear defroster, so gotta get it elsewhere.

[@CharlieTheTexan]

@@TheBTRGarage I see, I see. Perfectly logical reasoning on your part, then.

[@jonathansweeney7392]

Where you put your heater switch is the short people pedal adjustment. Loved the detail, thanks.

[@justinhowell8484]

Wonder what pins the factory connector uses. Could pin it correctly and no janky splice connectors.

[@heavyshoesracing27]

What a great video, great attention to detail. Really going to help me convert my mirrors on my 99 F250

[@tony64t]

Thanks for the detailed instructions on how you upgraded your sideview mirrors. You've made a subscriber out of me, because I'm a new owner of a 2003 Ford Excursion, who's planning to do a few additions to enhance and personalize it. Looking forward to seeing a new video on you possibly installing cab-over lights. BTW, the blanked out area you chose for your switch is where Ford put the button for the adjustable pedals on the Excursion.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the sub! Glad the video helped out, that's what they are here for :)

[@gregchamberlain8519]

Very nice job. I just installed the same mirrors on my 2001 F350. was looking for how to hook up the same wires you did. My only suggestion would be to stagger the connections in the door so the wires will lay down in line not bunched together. Great job thanks for sharing.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the comments! Yes, I agree about staggering the connections in the door. I learned that the hard way on the first door (which is in the video). On the passenger door I did what you mentioned and it worked out much better!

[@johnstaub359]

Great video, that extra bundle of wires may have been an aftermarket remote start. Just a though. Very thorough video.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thank you! I never figured out what the extra wiring was. There was a small indicator light attached to it so I'm guessing it might have been a rig to keep glow plugs on longer (for cold winter starts).

[@johnstaub359]

And I just put these mirrors on my 04 and WOW they are the so much better than the other little mirrors from OEM.

[@cutum]

Great video. Your video really helped me out with my mirror install on my 02 F250 7.3l. Appreciate the documentation that you provided as well. Just have to figure out what type of switch I want for the defrost. Thanks again, sir.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Sure, glad the video helped!

[@DumbCarGuy]

You can use the flat 4 wire they use for trailers. Its built in with left, right, ground, running.

[@TheBTRGarage]

That's a really good tip!

[@robandnell4305]

I hope you don't have trouble with those 3M connectors. I throw them as for as i can. They corrode or end up cutting the main wire. If you have trouble that is the first place to look. Thanks for the help

[@drbbhiggins]

Thanks for the video. Have been looking for some mirrors like this for my 2001 7.3 F350.

[@SS_Motoring]

Great video, by far the best detailed one. I'm glad you showed us the diagram too, other videos on this exact same install do not show us the diagram, they just talk about the wires and colors, not sure why. I put these same mirrors on my truck, different brand, but will be wiring them once the weather warms up. Will be using your video as a guide, thanks a whole bunch!! BTW where you put your button, that's where the power adjustable pedals button goes, I have that on my 2002 F250 Lariat. Thanks again !!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the comments! Glad I could help.

[@toddmccarter3886]

Thanks for video great information , now I need to order some Mirrors for my 2001 F250 , hade a Turkey flew up and busted passenger Mirror just the other day.

[@adamkeen7823]

Thank you You made my install so easy. Great video

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great to hear!

[@immaque2]

Justin I purchased some and the wiring is red black and blue. Red to blinker and blue to brown for park lights? Black to black

[@TheBTRGarage]

Just expose the wires without crimping and twist or touch them together. Activate the blinker and see if it works, if not switch the wires 👍

[@immaque2]

@@TheBTRGarage thanks Justin!

[@mitchellheath1837]

I love this video great job explaining everything thank you and also thank you for not cobbling it together this is the best video I’ve seen so far with installing these mirrors

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! I'm glad it could help!

[@unclejed5342]

How stable are these mirrors while moving any vibration or shaking? Just concerned with them being aftermarket as their quality! Great in depth video, answered my installation questions.

[@TheBTRGarage]

They've been just fine, no shaking or vibrations at all 👍🏻

[@unclejed5342]

Ok Thanks@@TheBTRGarage

[@coastint]

Best video I have seen regarding this upgrade!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks!

[@coastint]

@@TheBTRGarage just picked up a 2003 F350 4x4 with 36,221 miles super clean no dings, interior is a 9 out of 10

[@TheBTRGarage]

36k miles? Wow what a find, congrats! Sounds like it's in amazing condition 👌

[@hmodernel]

Great Video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eltigere8585]

Do you have to do any wiring from the passenger side mirror

[@TheBTRGarage]

Yes, I show it in the video. It's mostly the same as the driver side, I just tap into the wires I installed for the driver mirror.

[@jakeledg]

Love the videos. Since the door panel is off, I was going to upgrade my speaker as well. But I was also wondering if it would make any sense to put some of those adhesive sound dampening tiles on the door while the panel was off.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! I'm thinking about upgrading the speakers in my truck as well. Not sure how much the sound dampening tiles would help, but worth a shot!

[@livindalife5356]

Very detailed instructions. I am subscribing to your channel. Thank you and keep up with the good job!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks!

[@speedyReedyEnterprise]

I followed these exact steps but no luck with my brown wires for the parking (running) lights ? Any ideas 2000 f250.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Check the wires coming off the parking lights inside the engine bay. Should give you a hint to what color you need to use and trace that out in the interior bundle. Otherwise, you can just trial and error different wires until you find the right one.

[@et187]

For the heat mirror, connecting to the heater controls could work?

[@nvlvdave]

Great video and content. Those splice taps are garbage, though - especially on a vehicle. Guaranteed intermittent connections in the future. Checkout the new waterproof solder butt splices.

[@myleshansel7950]

Excellent video, tip for not loosing the nut's in the door, use some bearing grease in the socket and that keeps the nut from falling out of the socket and down in the door. I'm very interested in the upgrade but not sure about if the turn signal and parking light are worth the effort, I hate wire project's.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great tip, thanks for that! You can always install the mirrors and just not wire in those functions. In fact, I was going to go that route because I am not a fan of wiring either. But, I dug in and got it done and made this video to hopefully help others who do not like wiring like I do :)

[@myleshansel7950]

@@TheBTRGarage I am very detail oriented and I hate splicing into wire harness, it just looks cheap too me. When I get the mirror's I might run the wiring but probably not if I can't find a clean way too install the extra wire's.

[@NickAlati]

So how much longer were the new extensions versus the original.. When you're holding them together and do them comparison it almost looked like the originals were just as long just the mirror itself was wider

[@TheBTRGarage]

Correct, they are not much longer at full extension. But, since the mirror is not rounded off at the top and bottom, the visibility is increased. The biggest benefit is the much larger blind spot mirrors, the OEM ones have a much smaller viewing area.

[@greatvalleyone]

All those extra connections in your wiring are either a aftermarket alarm or remote start or both.

[@toyotatrucksandtrailspodcast]

This video had amazing detail about the wire especially. From a fellow KZbinr I know how much effort it takes, thank you .

[@TheBTRGarage]

You're very welcome! Thanks!

[@steveadams8977]

Just found your channel. Its excellent quality and very informative. Very well done bro. You just gained a subscriber

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks Steve, appreciate it!

[@pitbull62]

So i bought the same mirrors you have and followed your wiring diagram...thank you for that! One question....my passenger side running and turn signal lights are dimmer than the driver side. Have you heard of anything like this happening? Im going to try for the third time tomorrow to ground it again. As an aside, i ran a wire(blue) from passenger side mirror to the driver side headlight switch panel, so i have 2 wire taps into that same brown wire(at the headlight switch) as your video shows, one from the driver mirror and one from the passenger mirror. Could having 2 wire taps into the same brown wire be the problem? Or did you tap into the brown wire at the harness behind the fuse block? By the looks of it at 31:17 seems you may have tapped into the brown wire at that harness. Or the dang light bulbs on the passenger side arent the same lol

[@TheBTRGarage]

Hmm, for dimmer lights I would have looked at the ground(s) like you did. The light bulbs I would think are fine since the mirrors are new. Tapping into the same wire a couple times should not make a difference. You could remote the driver side signal lights from the wire tap to see if the passenger side works correctly.

[@Jpichler1988]

Thank you for the video, got my mirrors hooked up today , saved me a lot of time doing research

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome!

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Thanks, man. This helped me a lot. Turned out I had a short somewhere in the ground wire to the switch.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@Bwanar1]

Nice video...you can take a bungie cord around your window frame and through the old mirror to hold if from falling off, if your doing it yourself. Quick and simple. Glad you have an assistant though. ;-)

[@jamesmaston3879]

Awesome.. thanks for the in-depth video, I had been waiting to do this..

[@TheBTRGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@instinct62shooter]

Great job man! My youngest daughter is named Shelby as well!! I think for obvious reasons.🤔

[@rogue8331]

kinda late but better than never. I was wondering if for the turn signal and running lights can you just wire those through the door and right to the headlights turn signal and running light/side marker?

[@TheBTRGarage]

I would think that would work just fine 👍

[@thefoster8699]

What if i dont use the fuse? And connect the heat directly to any power source but I put the switch with out the fuse cable?

[@Bore_Punch]

Thank you for the video. Your truck looks really nice. How are the mirrors holding up?

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! They are holding up great, no issues and still work like new. I did a long term review on them that is up on my channel as well.

[@stoneyburk961]

Good job on the Video explaining the process. How did you find out what door panels wood fit your truck? The panel looks the same as the one on my F650 witch leads me to believe that mass production from Ford Trucks will allow fitment for a lot of trucks!? Your assistant was excellent. Good Job.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! What do you mean about the door panels? I just have the original panels.

[@scare1138]

Very nice job. We've got the same mirrors and are better prepared because of your good work. Thank you. One thing about the video... On the part where you cover the Light Switch Tap-Brown Wire/Running Lights. Nothing is ever said there, that a brown has to run to each side for each side marker lamp. We did not see any video of the brown wire run, nor did we see it in your wire loom. Did we miss it?... or did you?

[@TheBTRGarage]

I show it around the 20:35 mark in the video. I also point it out earlier in the video but the lighting is not great. Was that what you were looking for?

[@coupedeville9741]

Question I have turn signal on the actual mirror. My problem is that the turn signal light on the mirror dose not flash. Every thing else is good. The running light an the turn signal light are good on the out side. How can I get the light on the mirror the glass part flash???? Plz thx 💯💯💯

[@mackguy2613]

Where in the wiring harness did you connect the ground to