Are there tips and tricks to get the side mirrors to stay in place?

[deank]

I have tried tightening the bolts clamping the tube for mirrors, I have changed mirrors(first set had distorted glass). I cannot get them tight enough to not move when a door is closed. Help please.

 

[WWRD99]

There should be a plastic tube gasket that goes over the mirror post that gets cinched when you tighten down those bolts.

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[deank]

There is a plastic tube. I have tightened the two bolts as far as I dare, the mirrors still move when the doors get closed and sometimes just from the wind going down the road.

 

[antennaclimber]

I wrapped mine with electrical tape to increase the diameter of the plastic tube.

 

[sbgarage]

I did the electrical tape too. Make sure to use high grade 3m like super 33 or 88, you'll scoff at the price tag, but it will hold up in weather and temp changes, something few elec tapes can do.

 

[antennaclimber]

I did the electrical tape too. Make sure to use high grade 3m like super 33 or 88, you'll scoff at the price tag, but it will hold up in weather and temp changes, something few elec tapes can do.

Agreed.

I only use Scotch 88. Expensive, but well worth the price.

33 is designed for indoor use, 88 is the only brand of tape that we use to weatherproof antenna connections.

 

[nyoffroad]

I used duct tape, it worked but eventually turned to dust. Next time I'll try Scotch 88.

 

[deank]

Good to know. Thank you!

 

[cucvrus]

I adjusted them where they were perfect and drilled an 1/8" hole thru the bracket and mirror shaft. An 1/8" aluminum pop rivet works great and will shear if struck. Always worked and I only ever sheared 1.