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Rav4 mirrors for 4Runner..?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by j4unner, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. Mar 5, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Daytonaviolet

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    Also note that the oem mirror on the passenger side is already convex. So if you opted for the cth convex mirror and don’t use the led option, passenger side sill look the same. No change
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:03 PM
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    I’m considering buying a set.
    Did you wire up the in-mirror LED turn signals in yours?
    Do you like them?
    Are they super bright and distracting to the driver at night?
    Thx.
     
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  3. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:05 PM
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    suma needs to hurry and restock.. wahh =(
     
  4. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    Are the Suma mirrors that much better than CTH?
    They cost 3+ times as much.
     
  5. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    My runner has oem turn signal mirrors, so I tapped them for the led mirrors. Not too bright but visible to the driver
     
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  6. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    I replaced my suma with the cth
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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    def way cheaper with the CTH mirrors, but I prefer not to have the blue hue on the mirror. on the CTH it looks blue.
     
  8. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:23 PM
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    j4unner [OP] shootz brah..

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    what made you switch? is the blue very noticeable?
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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    Both my suma and cth has the blue. It’s for anti-glare
     
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  10. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:34 PM
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    I switched because I wanted the sequential led vs the off/on led. But besides the led it’s identical convex and anti-glare
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    j4unner [OP] shootz brah..

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    good point and thanks for sharing about the LEDs. hmmm may reconsider CTH. also, is the blue very noticable? I understand it helps with glare. But on a ALL black 4R , I feel the blue will stand out, imo.
     
  12. Mar 11, 2021 at 10:02 PM
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    sheesh, did the shipping really take long as they are stating from CTH?
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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    thanks for the feedback. earlier today I placed and order with CTH. ended up doing the bundle with the sequential turn signal and the convex side mirrors. also, what LEDs did you go with for you reverse lights? that's a good idea. I have tinted window myself with back up cam but would not mind brighter reverse lights.
     
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  14. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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    AUXITO Error Free 912 921 T15 LED Bulbs are the brightest I've used;
    https://youtu.be/6LWHsPflRV4
     
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  15. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    I got an email today that Suma mirrors are back in stock. They are pricier than the CTH version. However, sounds like they'll ship right away. With CTH, it states next to their 'Free Shipping' - (Delivery time: 5-38 days) - that's quite a spread...also, CTH does not seem to offer convex mirrors without the LED turn signals, although you can use the mirrors without using that feature, apparently.
     
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  16. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    Both are great convex drivers side mirrors
     
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  17. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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    So if the oem passenger side mirror is already convex, how much different are the aftermarket mirrors on that side?
     
  18. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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    seen the email this morning too from Suma on the restock. Yeah that was my thought process too. CTH is cheaper but "Free Ship" will take a long especially someone like me with out any patience when it comes to packages lol. I thought the LED turn signals in the mirrors were a plus and also they had a package for both sequential LED mirrors and sequential turn signal for the back of the side mirrors from CTH. Someone in the thread made a good the way the LEDs blink with the Suma and CTH.
     
  19. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    Looks identical to stock
     
  20. Mar 13, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    And yet they sell the mirrors in pairs...o_O
     
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  21. Mar 13, 2021 at 4:28 PM
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    Yes but most folks also want led in the mirror . Cth is same but sequential led
     
  22. Mar 20, 2021 at 7:56 PM
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    Ordered from cth on 3/2 selected expedited shipping for $2 got it today. Also did not have to remove the alignment tabs since they ligned up perfectly with the housing.
    56.jpg
     
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  23. May 24, 2021 at 1:40 PM
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    Bumping this thread up.... I was leaning toward the RAV4 mirrors but then found this thread about CTH. Choices...choices.
     
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    I've had the CTH for couple of months and no issues so far. Having the driver side convex mirror is very useful, and the LED's are an added bonus.
    The only thing that IDK how well works compared to OEM is the heating part. Haven't had the chance to test it.
     
  25. May 24, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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    i got the cth sequential led convex mirrors and they are perfect. No need for silly looking rav4 mirrors.
     
  26. May 25, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Hello, If you installed these yourself can you share any tips on removing the OEM glass? I've watched a couple videos...one uses a glass suction cup, the other just the guys fingers. Neither is very clear about the details. IF one has to pull with a lot of pressure, I'd think you'd want another set of hands to hold onto the housing from the rear so as not potentially damage it or its mechanical action.
     
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  27. May 25, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    What I did was just manually lean the mirror glass to one corner. While still holding on that corner, I grabbed the opposite corner and lift. The glass is held on by 4 plastic clips.

    C494538D-F48F-4B96-9405-D199E5B8A957.jpg
     
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  28. May 25, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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    I went with BOTH lol.. the suma and CTH.. ended up putting the CTH on my wife's RAV4 and the suma on my 4R. the reason being is CTH took a while for delivery and I got inpatient and order the suma mirrors.
     
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  29. May 25, 2021 at 12:07 PM
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    I had the Suma first. But opted for CTH as the leds were sequential .. just like my mirror turn signals
     
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  30. May 25, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    I have rav4 mirrors on my 2018. they are a direct swap.. If you have questions ask away.. ;)
     

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