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Check out @16tunterd's FRAC switch installation location. Pretty accessible.

 

Nice work by @silverhack on his 2018 Limited FRAC installation... Still waiting on pics of his front Cam install!

 

Not really an install thread, but @joonbug's FRAC-wheeling review is here.

 

Got mine installed yesterday, 2018 Platinum

Got the front camera installed, challenge finding a spot then trimming the long threaded area that stuck up so high.



Then the interior




The faston connectors would not work as the install directions stated and to avoid the soldering I removed the existing connectors and replaced them with right angle connectors which made a clean install of the job.



I also had bed lights that I installed and I wanted something other than the very large toggle switches common with Jeeps so I put in my own micro switches I have used on my golf cart and it worked out well.

 

Nice clean install, Tony. I like your camera location. Great work-around for the alternate switch connectors. And bonus points for reading the instructions!

 

Install instructions are always helpful! Thanks for making this a reality!!

 

@azTony looks good!

 

Do you have a picture of image from the front camera? I have the same camera and will install just like you....curious if you can see the front bumper or how far out in front does the image begin. Thanks

 

Got my FRAC harness and front/rear camera switch in. Patiently waiting on my front camera to arrive. Hope to install this weekend.
Thanks to goes out to TundraTex and Air On Board!!!

 

Ok. Got it all in. Here are a few pics. Several others posted detail pics, so won't go into every step. Only casualty was one of the yellow clips that holds the a.c. panel in place. Robbed one from lower drivers left panel for now so I could get the dash back together. Tundratex FRAC harness was easy to install. Split the camera switch wires to mate up to my front/rear camera switch which lights up when pressed for forward or rear camera activation. Installed VIM switch and bezel in lower console panel. Camera video/power cable was run through the psngr side firewall plug. Cut the tip off the grommet and ran the cable. Hint, shaved down the video plug and it slid through easily with a little lube. A little silicone sealed the hole. Grounded the camera in engine bay. Have not tried the VIM switch yet, but all is good otherwise!!

 

Great job, @Rustynutz! Nice installation!

 

Forgot pic of the camera. I purchased two different ones to try. The one I have installed now is attached with double sided tape and the lens is adjustable. The other is the stud mounted one. Still waiting on my TRD pro grille from the paint shop, so will see which camera works better for final install.

 

Another FRAC installation goes live! Good job @Tracker!

 

@Rustynutz can you take a zoomed-out pic of your front camera? I can't find one that fits the new 1794 grill yet... otherwise I'm just going to wait for a pro grill to do this too

 

I like where you put the VIM switch in the glove. May I ask how do you remove the glove to drill the hole and install the switch. I want to do the same on mine.

 

Been a while but I’m pretty sure i just reached up behind it or maybe from the side when I had the radio section removed.

Step drill is the ticket for nice round holes.

I find I never use that switch. One thing I may yet do is rig a spring type switch on the vertical part just below and in front of arm rest. This way I press the button for a second and can see the front camera and let go of button to turn off. You don’t need front camera but for a moment when parking.

 

Kool..thank you!

 

Fellow FRACers. Finally got my Pro grille installed. Mounted the camera under the letters. Used the camera in pic below. Is very clear and has a great picture. The stud barely sticks over the top of the rail and barely noticeable. Hit the threads with a little black paint to darken it. Thanks to the Tundratex harness, all works like a charm!!

 

Great job, @Rustynutz! Looks like a professional installation!

 

I finally installed my Front Rear Anytime Camera last Sunday. It's really cool. Kudos to TundraTex for making such a great product. I'm really happy with it.

The installation took about half a day. I was taking my time. I also made a detailed how-to video of the installation. Please give it a up if you find it helpful.

https://youtu.be/Im_8uAFETy4

 

Nice job @nk1794! I like your switch location choice too.

 

Thanks, Tundratex. It was a fun mod to work on.

 

Nice videos man! Do you have a build page? You should post all your videos on if you do. If not start one!

@dcsleeper408 looks like I’m not the only frac installer in the BA now! Woot!

 

Thanks. Ill look into doing a build page.

 

Night shot, you can see the low level lighting outside. The camera is well lit.

 

@TundraTex, this is the summer that I finally get my FRAC I installed. Has anyone done something like this instead of cutting the boot? Overland_Mike installed a stereo using this method, and it looks like it may be a little easier. What are your thoughts?
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I HATE butchering the OEM boots because they do a good job keeping all the crap out, so I instead butched the truck and drilled 3 giant holes. After I took these pics I did paint the exposed steel.


I used proper water resistant bulkhead fittings.

$9 eBoot Plastic Waterproof Adjustable 3.5-13mm Cable Glands Joints, PG7, PG9, PG11, PG13.5, PG16, Pack of 20

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ03AUQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I then ran 4 gauge power and ground to the inside box and end up with the ground going to a factory ground spot that is just under the air cleaner box. Btw, I ran 2 PG11 fittings for the 4 gauge and then a PG9 for the relay control wires that will head out to the underhood panel.




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That looks clean. I like it.

 

Either approach will work, but it was difficult enough for me just to reach in and access the boot nipple. I can’t see how drilling a hole while making sure not to hit anything important on the other side of the firewall would be easier.

Toyota engineers designed the boot specifically to allow additional wiring to be routed. I’m going to accept their gracious offer every time! Sealing the boot afterwards is as easy as heating some shrink-tube or wrapping with a good PVC tape.

So pick the approach that you like best, and go with it. However, I would recommend a dry run to fit check getting a drill in that area before making your final decision.

Let me know which way you choose!

 

I used this tape to seal up the hole.

$15 3M Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 2228, 1 in x 10 ft, Black, Conformable, Self–Fusing, Electrical Insulating, Moisture Sealing, Indoor and Outdoor Applications, 65 mil thick, 1 Roll

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B1AP3O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That looks clean. I like it.[/QUOTE]
Can you make me a video