I attempted to install my mirror relocation brackets today and after breaking two T40 sockets with my impact wrench I aborted the plan. Some pinheads at Jeep decided to use loose nuts on the back of the windshield bracket bolts, so it is very difficult, but possible to keep a box wrench on the nuts. However I could only get the Torx bolts to back out a few turns, then they would freeze up, eventually breaking the Torx sockets, but refusing to budge any further. So, with my last remaining socket, I tightened them back down until I buy more sockets.....grrrrrr........
First of all, why the hell doesn't Jeep mount the mirrors elsewhere to facilitate removing the doors - a unique design feature?? They haven't figured this out in 60 years??!!
Second, the threads on the cursed bolts don't have a spec of rust on them, but do have the factory paint on them. Is this what is hanging them up or is there some evil design to these bolts that keeps the nuts from backing all the way off?
Third, how do I manage to get my box wrench on the nuts on the driver's side with e-brake levers and wires all over the place. Am I going to have to remove the whole dash to even get at these damn nuts??
Fourth, since I have purchased these brackets, I have noted several people mention that with the mirrors in the new location, you can hardly see out of them. Should I just use these things as expensive paperweights and get mirrors that mount on the empty door hinge? I didn't really want to put another $100 into a pair of easily stolen mirrors, as well as adding another step every time I want to go doorless.
Suggestions??