Loose Ball and Socket Mirror

[Bituman]

For the past several years I have struggled with loose side mirrors. They wouldn't stay adjusted. I have this these ball and socket types:

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Door_Mirror/Bronco_Mirrors

Today I was perusing some old threads and ran across this thread where Nick of Nickstrix offered a solution:

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270532&highlight=Mirror

He suggsted using a snap punch to score the ball. He implied that scoring creates a sufficiently rough surface that the mirrors stay put. I gave it a try and no more floppy mirrors! Thanks Nick!

Bob

 

[NicksTrix]

you are welcome bob! glad the Trix tip helped you out. might not last forever but should for quite a while.

 

[pcf_mark]

This. Is. Awesome!

 

[dholder]

Did this as well, but in the end used loctite bearing retaining compound to lock them down.

 

[thegreatjustino]

What is a snap punch?

Googling brings up:

 

[Bituman]

What is a snap punch?

Googling brings up:

I suspect you're kidding. I have to admit, I wasn't familiar with the term "snap punch". Probably I would have said that little punch that has that springy thing built in. But Nick's phrase was descriptive enough that I knew what he meant. Anyway, here's An example.

https://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-s4j9...2625/89_a__49660.1474908882.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

Thanks again Nick.

Bob
PS-this is like that old joke about that guy when offered a flat bastard file, he said no I'll take one of those round MF's.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Well, no not kidding. I googled snap punch to look for what tool it was and the Snapple came up.

I have the same issue with a passenger side mirror on my '74.

 

[House]

Try searching for Automatic Center Punch instead.