Quick, Cheap, & Easy Mirror Install

[Underdog57]

Bought some relatively cheap golf cart mirrors and some magnets from CMS magnetics. I didn't want something sticking out too far or too high.

 

[amarsh64]

Looks good . Well done . :thumbsup:

I have a pair of utv mirrors that I am going to mount with some magnets in the same spot on my loader.
Procrastination may have gotten in the way .

 

[Wagtail]

Looks good. Are you relying solely on the magnets or have you used an adhesive?

I ask because simple diesel engine vibration would cause the magnets to shift over time.

 

[Industrial Toys]

If the mirrors vibrate they will be worse than useless! Found that out with my Mule!

 

[Wagtail]

If the mirrors vibrate they will be worse than useless! Found that out with my Mule!

I wholly agree. When attaching anything to my tractor (mirror/fire extinguisher/light bar) I've always included a rubber gasket to eliminate overt vibration.

 

[Bocephous]

Let us know how they work for you, and where you got the mirrors. I've been wanting mirrors on my R4047 for a while.

 

[Underdog57]

Looks good. Are you relying solely on the magnets or have you used an adhesive?

I ask because simple diesel engine vibration would cause the magnets to shift over time.

They are pretty strong magnets (88 lb. Holding power each) I also bought some stronger ones (112 lb. Holding power each) if the smaller ones don't work. I'll let you know!

 

[Underdog57]

Let us know how they work for you, and where you got the mirrors. I've been wanting mirrors on my R4047 for a while.

I think I got them either on eBay or Amazon, can't remember, was a few years ago.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I bought RARE earth magnest off E-Bay, Rubber Coated, threaded fastener, to hold a strobe light on a roof. They got the old large regular magnets beat all to heck for holding and a smaller size too.

 

[Walter L]

Thanks
Under Dog for the idea.

 

[Walter L]

Thanks
Under Dog for the idea.

 

[kenmbz]

This is a great Idea and can be moved if a specific application needs it. Very nice!

 

[Underdog57]

Thanks
Under Dog for the idea.

I can't take credit for that idea, I read it here on TBN quite a while ago. :ashamed:

 

[traderfjp]

Rear earth magnets have incredible holding power. However, there is a lot of vibration and jerking so it needs to be field tested. I was thinking of getting a wireless backup camera for my tractor. They are relatively cheap. I would wire it so it's on when the tractor starts. My MT125 had a 12v socket. I'm pretty sure they didn't bother with that on the MT240. That makes an install a little messy.

 

[traderfjp]

Bought some relatively cheap golf cart mirrors and some magnets from CMS magnetics. I didn't want something sticking out too far or too high.

Can you share where you bought the mirrors?

Thanks

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I just ordered these... cannot beat the price! I haven't decided if I will bolt them onto the canopy mounts or use some of those big magnets so they can be moved to where they are needed.
2Pcs For 1997-217 Jeep Wrangler TJ JK JKU CJ Door-less Shake-proof Side Mirror | eBay

 

[Underdog57]

Can you share where you bought the mirrors?

Thanks

1LL Golf Cart Mirrors Side Rear View Fits Club Car Ezgo Yamaha US STOCK | eBay

Search EBay for Golf Cart Mirrors, there's lots of them listed. I can't remember the exact ones I got.

 

[traderfjp]

1LL Golf Cart Mirrors Side Rear View Fits Club Car Ezgo Yamaha US STOCK | eBay

Search EBay for Golf Cart Mirrors, there's lots of them listed. I can't remember the exact ones I got.

I found the ones that look identical on Amazon. They had an extra wide version but went with the smaller version and I got the same magnets. I'll post when I get the backup camera installed. I just wish there was a 12v socket. I hate to rig power and then have something electrical happen. It would be easy for the dealer to deny a warranty claim if he wanted to be a jerk.