TroyBoy
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I installed an off-road camera into my stock front metal bumper. This would have been so much easier if I didn't have a winch in the way. I had to remove the hawse fairlead and stick my fingers in the opening to install the camera. Very tedious.
You will need the Tazer JL to enable the cargo cam:
https://zautomotive.com/product/tazer-jl/
A video connector sold by Z Automotive:
https://zautomotive.com/product/video-cable/
Installation instructions for the video cable:
https://zautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tazer-JL-AV-Cable-install-guide.pdf
This is the video camera that I purchased:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071RP3MS1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are lots of cameras to choose from. Just make sure it is a forward facing camera. In amazon.ca or amazon.com just search for "front camera for car"
The camera I bought comes with a drill but it's only capable of drilling through wood and plastic. I used a step drill bit that I had. I think the hole size was 3/4". Paint the hole after you cut it to prevent rust.
This is the final result. The camera comes with a clip to hold it tight but the problem I found was that the bumper metal was too thick and I couldn't tighten it properly. I ended up using pliers and bending the prongs outward. Another option would be to chuck the clip and silicon it in place. This would be so much easier if the winch wasn't in the way.
View attachment 79135
The camera sits on a 45 degree angle and allows you to see about 10 feet in front of you. I think this will work well when cresting a hill. The quality of the video is not bad considering it's price.
Added some images from the uconnect showing the viewing angle.
You will need the Tazer JL to enable the cargo cam:
https://zautomotive.com/product/tazer-jl/
A video connector sold by Z Automotive:
https://zautomotive.com/product/video-cable/
Installation instructions for the video cable:
https://zautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tazer-JL-AV-Cable-install-guide.pdf
This is the video camera that I purchased:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071RP3MS1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are lots of cameras to choose from. Just make sure it is a forward facing camera. In amazon.ca or amazon.com just search for "front camera for car"
The camera I bought comes with a drill but it's only capable of drilling through wood and plastic. I used a step drill bit that I had. I think the hole size was 3/4". Paint the hole after you cut it to prevent rust.
This is the final result. The camera comes with a clip to hold it tight but the problem I found was that the bumper metal was too thick and I couldn't tighten it properly. I ended up using pliers and bending the prongs outward. Another option would be to chuck the clip and silicon it in place. This would be so much easier if the winch wasn't in the way.
View attachment 79135
The camera sits on a 45 degree angle and allows you to see about 10 feet in front of you. I think this will work well when cresting a hill. The quality of the video is not bad considering it's price.
Added some images from the uconnect showing the viewing angle.
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