GruvenParts.com Strengthened Spur Gear for 2007+ GM Trucks Folding Mirror Assembly

Ordered the set (2gears,2motors), as my left mirror didn't work. Parts arrived quickly and looked correct. Had to wait for 2 weeks to get enough time to have the truck down for 2 days. Disassembled both mirrors, epoxied them, and left them to cure as directed. Next afternoon, assembled both, and they work great! I would highly recommend these to anyone with the same problem! To Paul, I would say great job!! Way to improve on a vastly inferior part. Thank you very much. Ron -- response -- Thanks Ron ! Please let us if theres anything else we can help with.

Amazing product, BUT be very careful when dismantling the motor turn assembly. It goes back together one way and one way only! Mine had a very slight burr on the base assembly that had to be removed for proper function. That took several assemble and disassemble procedures to find. But I did find it and am extremely happy with the outcome. I'll bet I could do another one in 40 minuets now. I'll be trying your door handle inserts next.

Part was the perfect fit. The online directions were a huge help. There was still user error involved, but ultimately the product was the right fit and corrected the issue.

I had searched for mirror replacement parts coming up short until I stumbled upon your sight and a mirror repair solution. Ordered replacement gear and motor, they were shipped and received very quickly. I am an auto technician so installation was very straight forward for me. I used JB Clearweld 4400psi 2 part epoxy from Home Depot to bond the new gear to the original shaft and reassembled the actuator after sufficient cure time per instructions. This fix can be performed by a good DIY'er, you must be careful not to break the mirror glass upon disassembly and use caution when removing and installing compressed spring. I used a 15/16" chrome short socket and a vice to compress spring for retainer removal and installation. The power fold operates perfectly and is rock solid but is slightly noisier than stock because you now have metal on metal gears instead of plastic on metal gears. I highly recommend this repair for your power folding mirror. response -- Thanks Vern. You can apply a grease to the gears as well, it will quiet them down somewhat. Also, the more you operate the mirrors, the more the gears will break in to each other, and mesh more quietly. Thanks for your review ! Paul@GruvenParts.com

The right-side mirror on my 07 Escalade quit folding. I purchased two motors and two gears for $100 plus ship. But let's face it -- getting to the broken gear is not a project for the typical amateur. Disassembling that mirror holds multiple challenges, particularly when you get to removal of the spring retainer. I found that using a 1-inch 6-point impact socket works best, but the problem is that the retainer is distorted by the gap in the end of the spring, so it doesn't want to turn. I put a little pressure on the socket using a vice, and jammed a small screwdriver in there to flatten out the retainer. Then it turns and releases the spring. Once reassembled, the new gear was binding and would not spin. I eventually worked it loose and applied 12V directly to break it in until it ran smoothly on the bench. After putting it all back together, the mirror works great now, and I plan on doing the other mirror soon. Thanks for a well-engineered modification that saves a LOT of money! response -- Thanks Phil, and yes I know the retaining ring can be a challenge. I use a small arbor press with 1" socket and just compress, then spin the socket 1/6 turn to unlock. Make sure to wear safety goggles as the spring is quite heavy! Paul

Awesome product Paul! The kit you sent me saved me a lot time and money if I would have had to go through the dealership for side mirror replacements.. But you already knew that.. Lol.. Thanks again.

The Gruven folding mirror repair parts were a perfect fit and solution to some poor engineering at GM. I only needed to replace the motor and gear on one side but am ready to do the other side WHEN it fails. The new parts operate quieter and faster than the old parts. I'm a very satisfied customer and will be back.

Absolutely satisfied with the gears and motors. High quality and highly recommend this product to anyone with gm

Great and inexpensive fix for a terrible GM design. Both my folding mirrors had given up and it was going to cost about $400-$500 per mirror to replace them.. Your fix for $100 and about 3 hours of work improved my mirrors to better than new. The DYI instructions and phone tech support was outstanding. THX