OBS Solutions Swing Lock Mirror Kit for 1980-1997 Ford F-Series Trucks & Bronco

Upgrade your worn-out factory mirror brackets with the strongest and most versatile Swing Lock Mirror System available for your OBS Ford.

Designed and manufactured by OBS Solutions, these mirror brackets are a direct replacement for factory Swing Lock mirror brackets and feature machined 6061 aluminum construction paired with our proprietary 303 stainless steel pivot and lock mechanism. The result is a mirror system that offers improved durability, fitment, and appearance while retaining the classic Ford towing mirror look.

Completely serviceable and built to last, these brackets are designed for daily drivers, work trucks, tow rigs, and restorations alike.

Select Your Configuration

1. Bracket Finish

Choose the finish that best fits your truck:

• Raw Aluminum
• Powder Coated Black

2. Mirror Bar Length

Choose the mirror bar style that best fits your mirror setup:

Standard Length Bar

• Designed for use with traditional factory-style Swing Lock mirror heads.
• Maintains the classic OEM appearance and mirror positioning.

Short Bar

• Designed for use with larger factory tripod-style tow mirror heads and similar aftermarket tow mirrors.
• Positions larger mirrors correctly while maintaining proper adjustment and visibility.

3. Mirror Gasket Style & Color

All kits now include mirror mounting gaskets.

Select the gasket style and color that matches your truck:

• 1980-1986 Black Gaskets (Bullnose)
• 1980-1986 Gray Gaskets (Bullnose)
• 1987-1997 Black Gaskets (Bricknose & Aeronose)
• 1987-1997 Gray Gaskets (Bricknose & Aeronose)

Features

• Machined 6061 aluminum brackets
• Proprietary 303 stainless steel pivot and lock mechanism
• Stainless steel mounting hardware included
• Fully serviceable design
• Direct replacement for factory Swing Lock mirror brackets
• Available in raw aluminum or powder coated black
• Compatible with Standard Length Bars or Short Bars
• Includes mirror mounting gaskets
• Sold as a complete driver and passenger side kit

Additional Details

Shims are included to allow use of popular Slide-N-Lock mirror extensions (Standard Bars Only).

The optional tow mirrors used with the Short Bar configuration are high-quality replacement mirrors that provide excellent visibility, durability, and appearance. Unlike many low-cost aftermarket options, these mirrors offer quality and construction comparable to the original Ford tripod-style towing mirrors.

Important Notes

• Factory mirror heads will bolt directly to the Standard Length Bars.
• Most factory tripod-style tow mirrors and similar aftermarket tow mirrors are compatible with the Short Bar configuration WE DO NOT RECOMMED PUTTING TRIPOD MIRRORS ON OUR STANDARD BARS. Click Here to Purchase our Tripod Style Mirror Heads
• New mounting hardware is included.
• These mirror brackets are not a bolt-on replacement for trucks equipped with factory Sport (Nemo) mirrors or factory Four-Post Tow Mirrors.

If your truck is equipped with factory Sport (Nemo) mirrors, please see our Sport Mirror to Swing Lock Conversion Kit.

Material Information

These mirror brackets are manufactured from raw aluminum and stainless steel. Minor cosmetic imperfections from machining and manufacturing processes may be present. These imperfections are normal and do not affect the fit, function, or strength of the product.

Mirror Adjustment Note

If your mirrors fold inward while driving, tighten the upper pivot hardware using a 9/16-inch socket and a 1/4-inch Allen wrench until the desired tension is achieved.