Chev Truck Rearview Mirrors

[cjac]

I have a 2001 Tahoe and the driver's side rearview mirror lost it's spring loaded tension that allows it to fold back under load. So now mine has no pressure and is loose. I took the mirror off, and it's simply a spring with a pop metal piece that holds the spring down and loaded.

I called the dealer and ABRA, both places told me I need a whole new housing, which is several hundred bucks.

Has anyone been able to repair these in-house? Is there a way to fix it? There is nothing broke, so this seems like it should not be so difficult.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. If anyone has done this and is for hire I'll travel if necessary!!

Chris

[Jeremy airjer W]

I'd call an auto recycling yard (junk yard). There stuff is usually around 10 cents on the dollar. So for around $30 - $50 you get a used one that works, bolt it on and your all set.

[dwag70]

Hit a bone yard ... you will save yourself big money and get a bolt replacement. Most of those places will ship to you and pay by credit card !

These are not your Dad's salavage yards anymore all damage and imperfections are noted on the computerized inventory

Can ya tell I was in this industry for a long time LOL

There will be take off parts and new aftermarkets parts too

and there is a Web site that lists the invenmtory on the internet too ... If it OK to post a link here I will post it!!

It covers almost every salavage yard in the US and lists prices too !!! along with contact info !

[cjac]

If you don't want to post can you send it to me at chris(dot)[email protected]

Thanks for the info!!! I appreciate the help!!!

[dwag70]

I will post it I just dont know if it breaks any rules !

It is not a sales deal it is more like a goggle search engine for used car parts. All of this guys will ship UPS and you will find one that is close by too !

here is the site http://www.car-part.com/

It is updated nightly accord to what was entered into inventory at each place during the day ! I helped set this up at a couple places

I am a former Junkyard dawg LOL

[dwag70]

by the way it will do the interchange for you too cause they will fit for more than a couple of years just so you know there are man power heated and other options

[cjac]

Thanks again Dawg70!

I went with the bone yard advice and I actually found a brand new one at John's Salvage in Blaine......and it's a brand new part!! I paid $250 for the glass alone at the dealer yesterday, and here I can get the whole thing for $110.

Thanks for the help, this equipment forum has saved me time and money once again!!

[dwag70]

Glad I could help !!!

[Valv]

I just bought a brand new one for my Suburban, paid $ 45.00 shipped on hsolist, send me an email and I'll give you the name of seller, mine is awesome, and it has power.

Much better than a used one from junkyard.

[castindad]

guys where would i find a good used power window motor for a chev s10 drivers side ? thanks castindad

[castindad]

1992 CHEV S10 SUV THANKS CASTINDAD

[cjac]

I'd look up a couple auto salvage places in St Cloud, looks like that's where you are at.

I found a new one at John's in Blaine 800-862-4543

you could also try Ham Lake 800-791-5150

hsolist might get a little slim when looking for a 92

Good luck!