3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

New Level, Back Up Camera...Problems n Pics

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-02-2010, 06:00 PM
Matt99's Avatar
Matt99
Matt99 is offline
Champion
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 4,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default New Level, Back Up Camera...Problems n Pics

1. Alright...Well I bought and installed that camera Rubberfrog got. Love it, only problem is MOUNTING it. Frog has a body lift, leaving alot of space to mount. I fabbed up an aluminum "L", cut some ABS and made this...Isn't finished, and I need your ideas. The spray from driving in rain covers the lens...what could I do to shed or block it that wouldnt look too bad?

Name:  1262472002.jpg
Views: 61
Size:  140.2 KB
Name:  1262471900.jpg
Views: 43
Size:  47.3 KB

2. I replaced my level. I paid a spring shop to put in a 3" spacer in the front. I also got a 1.5" block for the back. Due to the "talk up" and lack of comparison, I was happy. My girlfriend bought me 2" spacers, and I put them in. Not only did take and keep the old OEM piece, but the spacer he put in was less than 3/4"....almost stock! Needless to say, I am pissed. He is hell to deal with, so Im done with it. Huge difference, I love it.

I have 2" longer shocks, and when my wheel hits a hole there is a tremendous jolt. Have I maxed out sag? Also, My camber is down ridiculously. The top of the tire is almost 1" out. I don't think a regular alignment will fix this. When I am at full lock, my truck drops over an inch.
Name:  1262472318.jpg
Views: 75
Size:  101.7 KB
Name:  1262472340.jpg
Views: 55
Size:  114.8 KB

3. One more problem...I have a horrible parasitic draw on my battery. I have HID heads, HID fogs(the ones w/o a harness), FYI when these are on my radio is staticy. I have a 1600w amp w/2x12", LEDs in the dash, and the camera. I guess thats all the battery stuff...any idea where to start checking?
 
  #2  
Old 01-02-2010, 06:25 PM
Unperfected's Avatar
Unperfected
Unperfected is offline
Professional
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

drill a hole to the right or left of the lisence plate and put it in the bumper
 
  #3  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:00 PM
Matt99's Avatar
Matt99
Matt99 is offline
Champion
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 4,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

You cant see the ball if you do that, and thats the main reason I got the camera, so I could back up to a trailer quick
 
  #4  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:04 PM
SMKNRAM's Avatar
SMKNRAM
SMKNRAM is offline
Champion
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sylva, NC
Posts: 3,186
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I think that looks good man!! you need to get a little wiper for the lens!!!
 
  #5  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:34 PM
cwboyjohnny24's Avatar
cwboyjohnny24
cwboyjohnny24 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Orlando, Fl
Posts: 1,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

try putting rainx on the lens and see if that helps.
 
  #6  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:38 PM
cwboyjohnny24's Avatar
cwboyjohnny24
cwboyjohnny24 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Orlando, Fl
Posts: 1,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Your alternator probably can't keep up with the draw. You can pull it and take it to an alternator shop (I did this on my old Ranger) have them rewind the insides and you can boost the amps. Also, get a really good battery like an optima.
 
  #7  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:54 PM
RubberFrog's Avatar
RubberFrog
RubberFrog is offline
Champion
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 2,687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Take that L off the bumper and mount it on the hitch bar, slightly under the bumper. I get no spray at all in that position.
 
  #8  
Old 01-02-2010, 08:33 PM
Matt99's Avatar
Matt99
Matt99 is offline
Champion
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 4,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RubberFrog
Take that L off the bumper and mount it on the hitch bar, slightly under the bumper. I get no spray at all in that position.
At one of these spots?
Name:  1262472269-1.jpg
Views: 28
Size:  25.7 KB
 
  #9  
Old 01-02-2010, 09:11 PM
RubberFrog's Avatar
RubberFrog
RubberFrog is offline
Champion
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 2,687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yellow
 
  #10  
Old 01-02-2010, 09:57 PM
TRXHemi's Avatar
TRXHemi
TRXHemi is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Damon, TEXAS!
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Frog - that sig pic is bad a$$.
 


Quick Reply: New Level, Back Up Camera...Problems n Pics



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:06 AM.