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by: Randy Wheeler, 3/2000	Navigation Menu 4x4 Jeep Tech OutdoorWire Front Page Main Expo Center 4x4 Parts OutdoorWire Site Index Main Links Index 4x4Wire Front Page 4x4 Trails

This easy modification will allow you to mount a CJ style mirror to your YJ and have the passenger side mirror visible through the window instead of through the windshield.  Note that this modification may allow the passenger door to contact the mirror when the door is opened, but by simply putting a few twists in the limiting strap on the door (thus shortening the strap), you can adjust just how far the passenger door opens. This modification is not required for the drivers side.

What you need:

1. Pair of CJ style mirrors and brackets
2. hack saw, drill and torx head wrenches

Using the mounting brackets that are included with the mirrors, mount the brackets on your existing windshield hinge. The stock mirror arm orientates the mirror in a vertical fashion, thus resulting in the side mirror being visible through the windshield.  This modification will orientate it more horizontal (see 1st and 3rd photos below for a comparison).

Using the stock mirror arm, cut the arm off just in front of the stock bolt hole location.  This will shorten the arm by an inch or so.  Insert the mirror arm into the bracket using the supplied bushings and adjust the angle of the arm so that it is almost horizontal.  I used an angle of approximately 16 degrees.  I found it helpful to use a friend to adjust the mirror and mirror arm while I sat in the drivers seat.  Mark and drill a new bolt hole at the desired angle.  Install the mirror arm into the bracket and tighten the bushing.  Some further adjustments may need to be made to the mirror to get it where you want it.

Note the passenger side mirror is viewed through the windshield. This modification will allow viewing through the door window instead.	View of passenger mirror after modification.  Note the orientation of the mirror compared to the previous picture.

Using the supplied mounting brackets, install to the windshield bracket using the stock bolts	Align the mirror arm parallel to the ground, mark the bolt hole and drill a new hole.	The angle of the new hole is approximately 16 degrees	View showing new bolt hole. Notice the mirror arm is somewhat parallel to the ground.

• Terry Howe's CJ to YJ Mirror relocation.