Looking at a few options, I checked out a GMT-800 newer style mirror which I know has been swapped (with some work) onto this platform. This mirror is much more rounded in design, including the mount. This mirror is about 11” x 7-1/4” with a 3.5” tall 1” long extension, totalling 83 square inches. This mirror is very rounded, but the increase in frontal area probably doesn’t make this a good swap.
For another option, I checked out a second generation Toyota Tacoma mirror. This mirror is reasonably rounded, with a defined slope from middle to outside. This mirror is roughly 8 x 6 1/8” with a 1 1/2” x 2 1/4” neck. This mirror is 52 square inches. The lower frontal area and slightly improved design would make this an ok swap.
To get better designs and lower frontal area, I probably need to look at car (non truck/suv) designs. I am curious to hear some suggestions for stock-esque functional aerodynamic mirrors that mount through the sail panel.
Last edited by aardvarcus; 05-27-2016 at 11:47 AM..
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