Trav_13

Badass Truck and Badass Garage! Looks Awesome!

Yes, this project is actually alot simplier than it seems. I enjoy installing them as they are not that difficult and my customers love them!!

2007-2013 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Fullsize Pickup Truck Backup Camera Installation Write Up. You assume sole responsibility for your installation, or any problems you may have. Please be aware that you are working with Electrical Components, so make sure you are comfortable working on such systems, and if you are not please consult a professional.** This is a photo of a Chevy Silverado LTZ Truck without the Rear Camera, the goal is to Install a OEM Style Backup Camera. You can see the OEM Configuration of this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck without the Camera Kit.​ Drop the Tailgate and Unbolt the Lower Center Bolt (13mm Socket), this bolt is responsible for holding on the Tailgate Bezel. Remove the Tailgate from the Truck and place it on a set of Secure Sawhorses or Table. As illustrated lay a towel near your tailgate handle, and use a small trim tool to pop the tailgate bezel loose (it has 3 clips which hold it in place). Becareful not to apply to much pressure to avoid denting the gate or damaging the finish. Drill a Hole as Illustrated in the Bottom Center of the Tailgate. A step bit works very well for this. Once your hole is drilled you can then feed the Camera Wires through. I’d fish a long wire up thru the hole you drilled and with a little bit of maneuvering this wire should come out in the opening where the tailgate handle is located. At this point I’d take the end of the Tailgate Camera Harness and attach it to your wire securely and then bring the wire back down thru the bottom of the tailgate, letting it hang out the bottom. Push the Tailgate Handle Bezel Securely Back into Place on the Tailgate and reattach the Bezel by reinstalling the 13mm bolt that you removed in Step 2. If you have a Tailgate Lock, you need to move this over to the New Tailgate Bezel with the Camera. Please note that on this truck I did add the Tailgate Lock Kit, it is NOT INCLUDED with the Camera Kit. The camera kit does come with a plug for the hole though if your truck doesn’t have the Locking Tailgate and Do Not Desire to add it. ​ You may need to drill a hole in the bottom edge of your bed (most 2009 and up trucks have this hole already provided from the factory) I drilled this hole in the dead center of the bed and a bit higher that way it wouldn’t show when the tailgate is reinstalled. Reinstall the Tailgate and Feed the Wires through the drilled or provided holes. At this point you are about 1/2 way through the project. If your license plate is still installed you will want to remove it at this time, as this is where your Chassis Harness and Tailgate Harness Connect. Please view some of the attached photo’s and you can see that there is a connector that will allow you the flexibility of removing the camera and tailgate if you ever need to. This connector shows you the proper way to install the ends together, as there are two arrows, one on each plug end, please match those up and securely connect it together. Next is routing the wiring up to where it will enter the cab. The harness is used for several different lengths of trucks and you may find that you have a little excess if your truck is of a shorter configuration, you may lay the harness out next to your truck to determine the excess and tie it up at the back of the truck if you wish to do so that way you don’t have a bunch of extra wiring in the cab. I typically put the extra wire up above the spare tire near the trailer wiring. I also route this harness along with the Chassis Harness that is on the truck from the factory to give everything a clean and professional look. (Please See Photos) You will now want to enter the cab, as you can see in the photos I run the wire up through the transmission shift boot. I have found this the easiest point of access, but please be sure to make sure to apply plenty of RTV Silicone once you have came through this gromment to prevent any water entering your cab after the install. Run the wire up to the Electrical Center. For your Red Wire connect it to an Accessory Power Supply of your choice that is suitable for your particular vehicle. For your Black Wire you can ground it on a Stud that holds the Electrical Center in Place (See Photo) Take the RCA Plug and Connect it to the appropriate connector. This truck actually had the Factory Navigation, and after having the OEM Radio Programmed to recognize the Camera we simply plugged it into the back of the factory radio with the supplied harness. Some Trucks have an aftermarket radio with an RCA Provided for your Camera, please consult with your aftermarket radio installation guide for instructions on how to make your connection Some 2009 and Up Trucks will utilize the OnStar Auto Dimming Camera Mirror for this Installation. This installation requires only about 2 more steps if your truck is properly equipped (Please consult with me on this) Replace the OEM Mirror with the OnStar Auto Dimming Camera Mirror Plug in the Provided Connector the Dash Harness, and begin enjoying your Back Up Camera ​ Moderators, would you be willing to pin this write up?

Sold!! Thanks Guys!!

Thanks for all the bumps guys! No I'm sorry I won't ship to Canada. I can get them close on the US side If you have an address but they would be outrageous to ship to Canada. Thanks Travis

Photo on the Truck..

I am selling my 22" GM OEM CK 375 Wheels that were just removed from my 2011 Sierra Denali. I put these wheels on my GMC Sierra Denali in July of 2011 and they have been used for 2 summers. The Tires are the 285/45/R22 Bridgestone Dueler Alenza's and they are in Great Shape with only 10K Miles of use. I have recently put in an order for a Sierra Denali HD and these wheels will not fit a 3/4 and that is my only reason for selling. These wheels do come with a set of locking lug nuts and also have TPMS Installed. I am going to miss these wheels as they really dressed the truck up, but since they won't fit the HD Platform they must go!! I am asking $2000 Shipped to anywhere in the 48 Contiguous States. If someone wishes to pick them up in Central IL, I will sell for $1800 Cash!!

Not any warranty left for a 2003. I'm guessing you haven't looked up there or waxed the roof in a while as it seems like spots that big would have developed over time?

2007 Sierra Extended Cab SLT with my 2010 United 18' Foot Enclosed Trailer...

Gifford here, pretty close to Paxton!

Make Offer's....Nothing Reasonable will be Refused! Infinity Reference 5x7 Speakers-Removed from a Ford F-150 King Ranch I bought the Interior Out Of...Worked when Removed 3 Weeks Ago...I don't have anything they will fit.....$75 Shipped GM Factory Tailgate Handle Bezel with an Audiovox Rearvision Camera...Bought these Parts to Install in my 07, and ended up trading it the next week, Never Installed. My New Truck came with the Camera so I have no need for this....This Camera will fit in the Factory Bezel with slight modification, there are several Rear Camera Posts on this board which can help you with the Installation-$90 Shipped Cadillac Escalade Power Folding Mirror, and Onstar, Stabilitrak, and Rear Park Assist Switches-$25 Shipped

Hi Jason, Should be the same process! Travis

Yes the Camera can go in the Bezel or you can plate mount it, you do have to slightly enlarge the hole in the bezel for the camera to drop in, but its no big deal.....Camera and Bezel is still available by the way.

Headlight Switch Sold!