When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
So I've fixed the floppy mirror issue, but now the mirror itself is loose where the screw goes through the bracket that attaches to the door. That bracket is tight, and I tightened the screw enough to shear off on one mirror, but no matter how tight I make that screw the mirror still moves around.
I tried shortening the screw but that didn't help.
I've bought repro mirrors, they look exactly like the OEM mirrors. The mirror bodies come with their own brackets, which also look like OEM. However, my experience is that the brackets and mirror brackets are not interchangeable. Could your problem be that the mirror body is not correct for the bracket? What I'm saying is that if you buy a repro mirror, you may have to use the bracket that came with it.
I have the same problem. Where did you place the inner tube or piece of rubber? It seems as if the space between the bracket and the mirror is not close enough to hold the mirror on tight, no matter how far the hex head screw is tightened. A picture would be great. Thanks
So I've fixed the floppy mirror issue, but now the mirror itself is loose where the screw goes through the bracket that attaches to the door. That bracket is tight, and I tightened the screw enough to shear off on one mirror, but no matter how tight I make that screw the mirror still moves around.
I tried shortening the screw but that didn't help.
Any tips?
I had this issue. What I found is that all bases are not the same. The brackets, though nearly identical, changed for some years. If I recall I was using either a repro bracket or I had one ( almost identical) for a midyear.
Regardless, I looked around and found one that was correct. To summarize, the part in the base where the screw goes through to attach the mirror is clearly thinner on some bases, making it wobble.
well nuts. if the mirror was attached to the door with well nuts it will never stay still. frequently used when mirror bracket comes off the door. hard to replace correctly. they are like rubber molly bolts or drywall anchors. they hold your luggage rack on just fine. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...4378/204275875
Last edited by derekderek; May 1, 2021 at 06:05 PM.
It's not the base that's loose - it's quite tight - it's the loose fit between the bracket and mirror itself. The innertube idea is a good one, I'll try that.
It's not the base that's loose - it's quite tight - it's the loose fit between the bracket and mirror itself. The innertube idea is a good one, I'll try that.
Yes, that is what I was trying to explain. The thickness of the bracket ( the nub with the hole for the screw to attach the mirror) are different on some brackets (bases) that otherwise are identical. Once I found a used one and compared the thickness it was a no-brainer. My mirror was tight.
Hope this helps. I found, the thickness of part of the bracket circled in red varies. I found a few used originals and noticed some were thicker than others. When I replaced mine with a thicker one it was tight as a drum.
Last edited by avalonjohn; May 1, 2021 at 07:01 PM.
The picture helps me understand the problem. I ordered replacement brackets, but they must be the same size/thickness as the one currently on my car. I will try to add a piece of rubber to increase the thickness. Thanks for all the help.
The picture helps me understand the problem. I ordered replacement brackets, but they must be the same size/thickness as the one currently on my car. I will try to add a piece of rubber to increase the thickness. Thanks for all the help.
If I recall, the "thinner" ones had a different part # on them. For some reason I want to say they were for a midyear but cannot be sure. I do know the thinner one I tried to use originally was a reproduction.
Side Mirror loose at base
