2silverados
4/21/2008 8:01:48 PM
Hi All,
I've got a nice black 05 Silverado 1500HD LT. Love my Chevy! I want to install a backup camera and need to find a good way to go through the firewall. From what I've been told there's a spot near the exhaust, but that doesn't sound good for wiring. Is there another place I can get access?
Is there somewhere I can go to get a schematic of the firewall? I don't want to do a sloppy job or mess something up. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
northey87
4/21/2008 8:30:05 PM
Welcome to the forum!!! Someone here should be able to help, just hang in there.
ehhget
4/21/2008 8:48:13 PM
I just picked a spot that looked clear from both sides, drilled thru and put in a grommet whenever I had to run wires. I found it was easier down by the pedals on a flat area. Not close to anything that could be a problem.
shawnvw
4/22/2008 1:15:31 PM
pull the fuse box off that is near the drivers left foot. It is just clipped into place. There is a grommet behind it
ehhget
4/22/2008 2:51:48 PM
shawn thats good to know is that on 01 also?
biglg
4/22/2008 10:32:34 PM
What camera are you installing on your Silverado? what camera do others have? I just got a 2007 NBS silverado and want a backup camera as well. However, I dont know exactly where I can mount one. I dont want to drill on the bumper or cut out a hole for a unit like the Kenwood CCD-900 which I had on my tahoe.
shawnvw
4/23/2008 2:05:37 PM
ehhget....I believe the grommet is there on the '01 also
Chas1955
4/30/2008 6:22:38 PM
I used a Kenwood CCD 2000 & mounted the camera between the bumper & below the tailgate. DON'T try to mount it on the ouside of this lip because when you open the tailgate you will crack the lense!!! I did so I fabed. a braket & drilled a hole in this lip & with a grommet it is very hard to see.
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Chas1955
4/30/2008 6:29:08 PM
Sorry about the frame picture it is now under my 55 Chevy with a little more work to be done This time I hope there is a picture of my truck
Charlie
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biglg
4/30/2008 7:25:25 PM
What camera did you use chas1955? Also, how about a photo of a few feet away showing exactly where your camera is located and the look. Thanks for the info.
cdusthockey
4/30/2008 10:15:54 PM
Chas Very nice truck, how do you like that 6.0 in the halfton? a guy my dad know at work says its the fastest thing hes ever owned
Chas1955
5/7/2008 7:10:07 PM
kENWOOD CCD2000 & I drilled a hole right in the middle between the bumper pads. Good luck
Chas1955
5/7/2008 7:12:39 PM
I love it 2nd best Chevy I've ever owned after my 55 yes it is fast, but I hear the GMC has 400HP!
Chas1955
5/8/2008 5:46:40 AM
Just curious why my truck picture dosen't show.
