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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Anyone find one for the back. My plate, without any frame or holder, fits snug up-against the rear portion of the back-up camera. If I put even the smallest frame around it the holes for the bolts don't line up with the plates. Post pics if you have them- Thx.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:14 AM
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I'm using an old frame I had already and didn't notice any issues with the fit in the rear. I haven't done the front yet since I noticed that the front bracket looks like it would be difficult due to the slots that hold the bottom of the plate.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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I put this one on over the weekend, it was a very tight fit but works.
It also didnt have the red logo on it as shown, just says HEMI



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-HEMI-C...ht_2025wt_1185
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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I had the same problem as you described, so I marked the width of the back-up camera on the plastic license plate frame with a thin marker and ground it down with my grinding wheel. It took all of three minutes to do. Now, it looks and fits like it's supposed to.

Good luck to you!



 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Looks like I have the same brand of plate frame that Total Loss has, but mine is black. And mine fit just fine without any issues with the backup camera.

my issues where with the screw covers, they wouldn't fit.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SadaraS
Looks like I have the same brand of plate frame that Total Loss has, but mine is black. And mine fit just fine without any issues with the backup camera.

my issues where with the screw covers, they wouldn't fit.
cant use the factory screws with the covers...the head is too large for the covers to work, but like others did if you notch the frame any of them should fit. I dont have the issue since i didnt opt for the rear camera...call me ol fashioned but i just turn around
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012sxt
cant use the factory screws with the covers...the head is too large for the covers to work, but like others did if you notch the frame any of them should fit. I dont have the issue since i didnt opt for the rear camera...call me ol fashioned but i just turn around
I finally got it worked out, it was an installer issue... Meaning me.

As for the camera, I don't use it as my primary view for behind me. I do a lot of looking. But I do glacé at it to make sure there is nothing directly behind me.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Total Loss
I had the same problem as you described, so I marked the width of the back-up camera on the plastic license plate frame with a thin marker and ground it down with my grinding wheel. It took all of three minutes to do. Now, it looks and fits like it's supposed to.

Good luck to you!



Thanks!

Great idea... are you an engineer? Or do you know an engineer who did this before
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by St.Char
Great idea... are you an engineer? Or do you know an engineer who did this before
LOL! No, just a guy with a toy and a part that needed a modification. You'll find a lot of us on here.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Here's mine



 
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