Does Cipa Universal Door Mount Mirror Item # CM45000 Vibrate a Lot

Question:

I have a 1996 Chevy dually. I have bought many mirrors like this before for other Chevy trucks I have had. Just about all of them I bought the where the mirror mounts to the bracket are either loose or spin when trying to tighten the mirror. How are these any better. I need towing mirrors for my truck but afraid to buy and be stuck with mirrors that vibrate to bad to see in when driving. Thanks

asked by: Tracy W

Expert Reply:

A lot of times what will happen on a tow mirror such as # CM45000 is that the hardware can start to back out from road vibration which causes the user to tighten the hardware to the point of over-tightening and then the hardware is always loose. To prevent that this mirror has lock washers but you can also use some blue Loctite # LT37643 to further prevent the hardware from loosening.

As far as customer reviews one customer said they vibrate a lot and another said they don't vibrate much. It seems to depend on many other factors as to whether or not they vibrate and to what degree.

expert reply by: Michael H