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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VicNic3, Jun 25, 2020.

  1. Jun 25, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    VicNic3

    VicNic3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Dirk Diggler

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    I dunno seems about right

    Also not gonna lie it will make a front facing camera look more clean. I've been putting off install on mine for several reasons

    Mainly I am absolutely horrible with electrical
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    tonered

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    I suck with electrons also.

    I did install a front camera when I got the Taco. As long as you have a plug-n-play kit, the worst part is fishing through the firewall.

    The camera that I have fits the badge on my cheese grater grille:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2EN5J2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    There used to be two version. Non-wide angle that fits the center hole and looks a bit like Gonzo's beak and that one, which is wide angle. I should have grabbed that one, but mine is working very well.

    I have a Pro grille in the crawlspace that I got on trade. I haven't decided on a camera yet. For a mount, 5min with a knife and some black plastic would be my route. That's just me though.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Finally got mine in, took like 2 weeks for them to ship the damn thing! It does fit the row above "TOYOTA" however if you invert it, it's too tall to fit on the first row. I ended up not using the Pro grill mounting bracket. Since I have TSS on my truck, the garnish is flat so I was able to make this camera flush in front of the garnish by drilling a hole and dremeling some plastic away so the nut can fit snug. I have a bracket for sale if anybody is looking for one. [​IMG]
     
  6. Jun 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    VicNic3

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    Got any pics of your install?
     
  7. Jun 28, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    Is there a certain camera that fits this bracket?
     
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    TacoSpoiler

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    How long did it take you to install it?
     
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    I don’t have TSS...but a large washer or flat piece of metal works just fine.

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    What camera is this? How is the picture quality?
     
  13. Jun 30, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Picture quality is as good as the oem rear if not alittle better.

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    Finally got around to updating my front camera mount .
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    what camera did you go with? Did you use yotaleds bracket or you made it?
     
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    In Florida they only require the rear license plate so I installed mine in the front bumper. Works great!
     
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    Does mounting in front of the TSS ever interfere with the radar?
     
  20. Jun 30, 2023 at 5:13 PM
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