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No drill front camera in chicken wire grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TriniPhantom, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. Jan 21, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    TriniPhantom

    TriniPhantom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2018 TRDOR with the chicken wire grill. I want to mount a front camera in the grill, but I don't want to drill or cut the grill. Has anyone done this and have any suggestions or pics of the install?
     
  2. Jan 21, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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    wolf2600

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  3. Jan 21, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    TriniPhantom

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    This is awesome. Once again TW doesn't disappoint. Have you used this yourself? I'm wondering if it's able to get the angle of the camera right for a good view? I'm thinking of that Nakita camera that many people use.
     
  4. Jan 21, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Northerntaco69

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    Don't want to sound like a dink, but i been seeing these front mount camera's. What's the point exactly? Don't you have eyes just curious
     
  5. Jan 21, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    PilotMM

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    The nose is big on the Taco and when approaching obstacles while in CO I wish I had one. Plus it would be nice to know how close I am parking to the next guy.

    It’s a convenience item for sure and not required.

    -M
     
  6. Jan 21, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    TriniPhantom

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    There are a couple reasons:
    1. Light travels in straight lines, therefore from the driver's point of view, there will always be a blindspot directly in front of the front bumper. So it can considered an added safety feature. This is the main segway into the other points.
    2. Helpful when wheeling without a spotter.
    3. Helpful when parallel parking on the street or parking in tights spots especially in the city.
    4. Helpful when your garage is small and barely fits the truck (like mine).
    5. Also it's a fun, PnP, relatively inexpensive mod to do that poses no downside and allows you to personalize your truck to your liking.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Northerntaco69

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    I def see the offroading without spotter. That would be nice. I get it. Thanks for the clarification.
     
  8. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    wolf2600

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    I have the grille, but my truck wont be delivered until next month.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    TriniPhantom

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    Nice. It's a race then let's see who gets it installed and posts a pic first haha!
     

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