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Front camera mounting ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EastVanTaco, May 14, 2019.

  1. May 14, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    EastVanTaco

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    I have the anytime front and rear cam mod on the way ....
    Just wondering how others mounted the camera on the pro grille?
    Thanks
     
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  2. May 14, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    This is how I mounted mine, used a step drill for the hole:

     
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  3. May 14, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Wow that looks great ...
    Is that the cam anytime cam comes with?
     
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  4. May 14, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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    This is how I have mine. It's a bit off center, but I just keep in mind its basically lined up with driver seat view.

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  5. May 14, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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  8. May 14, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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  9. May 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Here's the front camera pic, better than the rear cam in pic quality.


     
  10. May 14, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Your system should work just fine.
     
  11. May 14, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    If you're not satisfied you replace it with a better camera, but it should be adequate.
     
  12. May 15, 2019 at 5:06 AM
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    I've got the same camera, this is exactly where'd I want to mount mine. Any issues with the sensor?
     
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  13. May 15, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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  14. May 15, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    No issues at all.
     
  15. May 15, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    I bought my front camera for when I go offroading so I can see what I am about to drive over. I slipped it through an already existing hole on the very bottom of the front bumper and screwed down the nut to tighten it down. It is perfectly centered.

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    I’ve thought about doing it that way. Only thing stopping me was how dirty the camera would be getting. Have you had any issues with that?
     
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  17. May 15, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    So far so good. It doesn't get any dirtier than having it on the grill. And if it does I just wipe it off.
     
  18. May 15, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    If you do not go off roading, why do you need this. I would like to install one but I am trying to think of a reason for my purchase. I think I need one that will record my driving.
    I am not knocking the idea of a front camera, but I need a reason in my mind to buy one. I think they are neat, but is this the reason for the purchase?
     
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  19. May 15, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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    Haha great question. I use mine mainly for parking garages. Tight spaces!
     
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    Just a thought of what's to come...
     
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