Front camera relocation

[KeithV]

I've searched the posts and can't find anything about this specific relocation. Somebody had mentioned ADD doing this, but I can't find anything on their website for a kit. I saw this Raptor at the Chicago Midway Airport and it's exactly what I want to do with my camera. Silver modified Raptor from Indiana, don't know if he's on this forum. Mainly just wondering if I need any type of wiring extension to move it up to this location. If so, where I could get it. Haven't torn my grill apart yet to look at it closely, but it doesn't look like too difficult of a job to cut a new hole and move the bracket up there. Would give a lot better view over my light bar without relocating it on some big stalk and making my truck look like an elephant LOL

 

[nfsraptor]

I've searched the posts and can't find anything about this specific relocation. Somebody had mentioned ADD doing this, but I can't find anything on their website for a kit. I saw this Raptor at the Chicago Midway Airport and it's exactly what I want to do with my camera. Silver modified Raptor from Indiana, don't know if he's on this forum. Mainly just wondering if I need any type of wiring extension to move it up to this location. If so, where I could get it. Haven't torn my grill apart yet to look at it closely, but it doesn't look like too difficult of a job to cut a new hole and move the bracket up there. Would give a lot better view over my light bar without relocating it on some big stalk and making my truck look like an elephant LOL

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i just got a new bumper and does cut the camera a bit. I have the same idea but haven’t taken my grill of yet either. I’m thinking for the camera cable it’s not too difficult as how to mount it. Wires can be cut and extended or removing wire clips. I’m more interested in the cut and mount. Following thread!

 

[Jim W]

I can’t reply about your camera but could you please tell me where you purchased the skid plate and bolt one left and right of center? What type lift did you go with.
Thanks, Jim

 

[Raptor10X]

Yes interesting. I have the same challenge.

 

[Jace21583]

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/2017-raptor-front-camera-successfully-relocated.64561/

This might work

 

[Antho]

The camera harness comes from the top. So shouldn’t need to cut it if just moving it up.

 

[Gdog]

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/2017-raptor-front-camera-successfully-relocated.64561/

This might work

Now who the hell wants that ugly ass thing hanging in front of their truck?

 

[Jace21583]

Now who the hell wants that ugly ass thing hanging in front of their truck?

Apparently that guy did lol. Your only other option would be to cut a hole in your grille to match the original hole. guess it would depend on which is more important, form or function. But to my knowledge, and this is something Ive been somewhat following for a couple years, nobody makes a relocation bracket. And a non camera grille is 1000 bucks if you want to go that route and hack one up. A grille with the camera hole is still 800 if you ever needed or wanted to put it back to stock.

 

[Gdog]

Apparently that guy did lol. Your only other option would be to cut a hole in your grille to match the original hole. guess it would depend on which is more important, form or function. But to my knowledge, and this is something Ive been somewhat following for a couple years, nobody makes a relocation bracket. And a non camera grille is 1000 bucks if you want to go that route and hack one up. A grille with the camera hole is still 800 if you ever needed or wanted to put it back to stock.

I've got that same bumper and light. Obstructed view I can live with considering the options

 

[KeithV]

I can’t reply about your camera but could you please tell me where you purchased the skid plate and bolt one left and right of center? What type lift did you go with.
Thanks, Jim

Sorry, that's not my truck. Its the one I saw at the airport that had the camera relocation like I want. I hoped he/she would chime in!