'09 Back-up Camera

Ok, if any of you are like me, one of your first thoughts was about retro-fitting the '09 Tacoma back-up camera into your current 2nd Gen. Taco. I did some checking around and talked to a parts dealer that is a close family friend. Here is what I know:

1) The '09 mirror and camera set-up was not intended to be retro-fitted.
2) Major splicing, cutting and patching would need to take place for install.
3) The rear view mirror needed retails for $631.84.
4) The camera retails for $720.15.

I'm not saying it can't be done, but with all the technology and manufacturers out there, I know you can get a comparable system, if not better, for less money and less work.

Hope this helps.

 

Oh yea, a friend of mine installed s whole system in his family mini van, included two back headrest monitors, new headunit which can handle a different dvd for each screen, a gps and a backup camera, all for about 3000 installed, i mean its not cheap but imo its better than the stock stuff....

 

I am in talks now with my a/v installer.... He is gonna look into this cam for me... Toyota uses fujitsu 10 products which happen to be Eclipse.... So he thinks we can get around toyota.... With that said I will keep you updated... I am gonna try to integrate it into my eclipse double din unit.

 

do you have a part number?

 

Holy thread revival Batman!

Nice job using the search feature bh...

 

for that much cash you could get a nice aftermarket DVD/NAV/BACKUP CAMERA system for that. crutchfield had a nice setup for 750.

 

you can actually buy the 09 tailgate handle for 70 bucks at toyota of dallas

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/20202-09-style-backup-camera-08-complete.html

 

Or you can buy the regular 05-07 handle for U$17 on Ebay and use a dremel tool.




Eclipse 5510 with Eclipse 106 camera.

Fritz