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Old Mar 4, 2024 | 06:28 AM
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Can anyone recommend a front camera recommendation for a 2012 JKU Rubicon. Do you have pictures of your installation if you have one?

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Old Mar 4, 2024 | 08:37 AM
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I must add that I have been a passenger in a Gladiator Diesel Ruby with the front camera and I would say it allows a higher degree of safe solo wheeling as one can see rocks and obstacles way better and it sees if traffic is opposing at the brow of a steep hill over the top. Good idea. I believe you can get a camera that connects to a phone or iPad (or Android type) and do that with a dash mount. Probably need a washer on the lense to keep it clean. Might be the best bet and the most cost effective.
Found this on Canada amazon:
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black) : Amazon.ca: Electronics

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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 01:46 PM
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I have a motorcycle "DVR" type of a system on my JK.
It came with two little cameras, so I stuck one under my passenger side taillight, and the other one sitting on top of my winch control box.

I'm planning to get another one here soon, I want to mount a couple cameras on my roll bar facing to the sides.
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Old Aug 1, 2025 | 05:59 AM
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I mounted mine just behind the front grille using one of the top compact cameras I had lying around for garage stuff. The image is sharp enough for tight trails, especially with a small screen mounted inside. I didn’t need anything fancy, and it worked great with my head unit. Ran the wire under the hood and through the firewall grommet, no drilling needed.
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