Will this mount straight to my truck without drilling?

Yes. These mount at the factory rocker panel points—no drilling or fabrication required. Bolt it to your existing holes and you're done.

Do I need to prep or paint this before installing?

No prep needed. The chrome finish ships ready to bolt on. If your truck's mounting surface is rusted or corroded, clean it first to ensure a solid fit.

Is this a left or right side mirror?

This is the driver-side mirror. Confirm your truck's year falls within 97-03 F-150 or 97-99 F-250 before ordering—fitment is model-specific.