Do side view mirrors fold in?

[Gellie]

I know on my JK I was able to do this manually. On my JKUL with heated mirror and safety group can they still fold ?

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[JLRoachicon]

I know on my JK I was able to do this manually. On my JKUL with heated mirror and safety group can they still fold ?

They definitely fold in. I put a cab cover on with the top off but have to fold the mirrors in for better fit. Just be careful not to touch the glass part when you fold em in or you’ll be adjusting every time. If you grab the mirror on the left and right side and just twist them in, they’ll go to the proper position.

 

[Rahneld]

color commentary: I consider folding in the mirrors, while entirely doable on the JL, a two handed endeavor. : - ) I think it's best done, say on the driver's side, as a push by the right hand and pull by the left...obviously the opposite on the passenger's side.

Doing so best applies pure torque (twisting force) on the mechanism, whereas one handed attempts at same are more likely to also apply downward or upward force, while torquing: the latter both unneeded and potentially damaging over repeated use. : - )

 

[Rploaded]

Use both hands and turn, or wait until a rock or tree does it. I’ve used both methods.

 

[TrailTorque]

The mirrors on my Rugged Ridge tube doors do.

Just showing off, don’t mind me.

 

[Rploaded]

The mirrors on my Rugged Ridge tube doors do.

Just showing off, don’t mind me.

Park next to me and give me a few minutes to show you how nice they will look on mine. Haahah

 

[TrailTorque]

Park next to me and give me a few minutes to show you how nice they will look on mine. Haahah

You’ll have to make sure you bring your Jeep tool. LOL

 

[blessidsoul12]

Why the hell do they fold in (and they do), when the front fenders stick out further than the mirrors do? I get it on a vehicle where the width extremes are limited by the mirrors, but that isn't the case with the JL. So why do they fold in anyway?

 

[FishtownPride]

color commentary: I consider folding in the mirrors, while entirely doable on the JL, a two handed endeavor. : - ) I think it's best done, say on the driver's side, as a push by the right hand and pull by the left...obviously the opposite on the passenger's side.

Doing so best applies pure torque (twisting force) on the mechanism, whereas one handed attempts at same are more likely to also apply downward or upward force, while torquing: the latter both unneeded and potentially damaging over repeated use. : - )

My wife uses the grab the front and use your forearm to fold it in. It's surprisingly a handy move!

 

[Rploaded]

Why the hell do they fold in (and they do), when the front fenders stick out further than the mirrors do? I get it on a vehicle where the width extremes are limited by the mirrors, but that isn't the case with the JL. So why do they fold in anyway?

Trees and things are not always at fender level.

 

[IronScott]

I thought mine were going to break when I tried to fold them. Surprisingly tight.

 

[Kraty1]

I fold mine when I hang the doors up in the garage!

 

[JLRoachicon]

I fold mine when I hang the doors up in the garage!

I was going to reply the same but you beat me to it. Definitely better folded in when hanging

 

[Rahneld]

My wife uses the grab the front and use your forearm to fold it in. It's surprisingly a handy move!

William, like movie neck break scenes, the good guy breaks the bad guy's neck using various methods, but the task always involves two hands. : - )

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=steven+segal+snapping+someones+neck

 

[JLJeepGuy513]

I know I'm resurrecting an old post, but do they all fold in? i have a 2018 and i cant get it to fold. i keep hearing plastic cracking sounds when i try. I think i may have broke something trying cuz it seems a little wobbly now

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