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

I ordered the motors and gears for both of my mirrors. One of my mirrors was not functioning, but I figured I'd preemptively repair the other one as well. It took me a little while to get the first one replaced properly, but once it was done, I was able to get the other side wrapped up in just 30 minutes. I did add a little grease to the gears like the factory had on the plastic gears. I figured it couldn't be a bad thing. Both mirrors now function flawlessly and they even fold/unfold faster than before. I tested the passenger mirror with the new motor and gears against the driver's mirror with the functioning factory motor and gears.

Replaced 2011 Tahoe power mirror gear and electric motor. Took a bit of time but parts were great quality and instructions were good. Be very careful on collet alignment...read instructions and follow closely. Also, not sure how I could have done it without an arbor press...lots of tension on the spring. Saved lots of $ doing it myself. Highly recommend.

After receiving the part I was able to install the part after watching the tutorial that was on utube. After assembly the unit is working great. A lot fast than the other mirror.thanks gruvenparts.

It would be helpful to make a video for the 2016 Ram Trucks like mine, so I relied on the PDF. Took me about 3 hours but that was mostly me being careful to gently tug all of the wired connectors so I don't destroy them when I unplug. A few notes on the PDF: 1. The mirror instructions should be revised: Unlike the pre-2014 trucks, to remove the mirror, you just lower it down as much as it will go, grab the top half with your full hands and fingers (wear gloves), and YANK it down 45 degrees. I promise you won't break the mirror. There's just two clips on the top, and the bottom is a hinge. There are several videos on YouTube of people who show how to do it this way. 2. Etching a mark on the base and the motor is super smart to make sure you put it in the way you removed it. 3. I guess I could have bought a cheapo press/vice from Harbor Freight to push down the spring, but I did it with a large C-clamp, and a 1" deep socket. You could have a friend push down the socket while you turned the spring retainer - it's not THAT strong. 4. I just don't see a need to grind down the Collet. The nylon gear lasted seven years, so I imagine that your metal gear will last another seven. 5. LOL the new motor runs so much faster (and louder) than the original. It's funny to watch the driver side fold in half the time that the passenger side does. Bottom line, 5-stars. The body shop wanted $700 to replace the mirror. The dealer wanted $600 for the entire powered mirror assembly - they would not just sell the motor. So basically I spent $70 for this part $8 for a large C-clamp (to use as a make-shift press) $9 for a cheapo set of torx screw drivers $10 for a 1 inch deep socket. (prob didn't need a two inch deep socket) Effectively saving $500 and the joy of getting to know how a sideview mirror works. ** reply ** Thanks Jeremy and good job on repairing yours ! FYI the tabs on collet SHOULD be ground down. Those are there because the OEM knew the plastic gear would break, and when it does the entire mirror head can back drive (fold in) from the force of the wind. So, to prevent that, they added the bumps (tabs) protruding off the collet. However, now the mirror drive unit most overcome those tabs on every fold and unfold cycle, which stresses the internals and motor, needlessly. I say needlessly because once you install this strengthened metal gear it wont break. If it did break, you would of had to smash the entire mirror off the truck and you have a totaled vehicle at that point anyways so the mirror is the least of your problems ... Bottom line is grinding tabs off collet allows mechanism to move easier and smoother and quieter and the tabs are NOT needed because the metal gear is now stronger than anything else in the unit.

Motor came quickly...installed easily and I'm sending the failed one back. Great service. New motor seems much more powerful and responsive..

I replaced my gear from the seat..perfect fit...I finally decided to fix my mirrors and knew this is where I will find what I need..

I already replaced the motor and gear in my driver side mirror about 5 years ago and that window is still working great. I knew when the passenger side mirror went out exactly where to go. Quality part and motor! It should have been made like this from the manufacturer. Definitely requires some skill and tools to complete the replacement unless you buy the motor and gear assembly refurbished from Gruven. Mirror is working great now. Thanks

I bought the passenger motor drive unit. Just a note if you have an aftermarket side mirror (i.e. Ebay or Amazon) this unit will not work, at least in my experience. I was able to aquire a OEM side mirror, and it worked out. The video is informative. The hardest part is removing and installing the actual mirror. I would recommend this product. Whenever my driver side goes out I'll do the same thing and buy here. Thanks

I changed the drivers side about 6 months ago then the passenger side stopped working a couple weeks ago. Both plastic gears were cracked in the rotation mechanism so I decided to use Gruven motors and gears rather than OEM. While they make noise when operating I’m satisfied they will last. I especially want to compliment Gruvenparts for the fine video they produced! I referred to it often while R&R ing.