You can use an FM Direct.

 

You can always swap out your factory radio and get an after-market radio, that will allow you to add a sirius interface so you can control it through the actual stereo. Very similar what you were looking for, but now your getting a better stereo that will do much much more. You'll get increased sound quality, satellite radio, and if you want, I-pod control.

 

I have mine mounted to the dash and directly wired. No FM transmitter, no cigarette adapter. (although you'll probably want to use the cig adapter behind the dash since the units are now 5v)

It is ridiculously easy to install. My choice was to remove the brake light cover, and run the antenna wire from there thru the headliner to the dash. Buy the FM modulator and install it behind the head unit. I have done this for both vehicles we own.

I didn't drill holes anywhere visible, and I allow the cords to run underneath the AC controls, and heat shrinked the 3 together for visual appeal, even though they are barely noticeable behind the radio itself.

My Tacoma had an open fuse bay with switched power, so I tapped into that and grounded on a bolt directly behind the head unit. You could use an "add a circuit" as well.

While you are in there, go ahead and add an Ipod/auxiliary outlet!

 

Wired into the OEM 6 Disc Changer with http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/products.aspx?ProductID=346

 

More info on the Satelite Radio set up and the CB set up? Thats exactly how I would like my interior to look!

 

Sirius install

Thanks for the input. I will probably leave the factory radio and add on the satellite with a direct power feed but I am still hoping to see where others mounted the sat radio. Thanks again.

 

I just have this mount. You remove the AC controls and mount it from there, so you don't drill into the dash anywhere. It works pretty well, as there really isn't much real estate in a Taco.

 

I just have this mount. You remove the AC controls and mount it from there, so you don't drill into the dash anywhere. It works pretty well, as there really isn't much real estate in a Taco.

does anyone know where i can get this mount?

 

For a cleaner install, just save up and get a sat-ready head unit...like my AVIC-D3.

 

For a cleaner install, just save up and get a sat-ready head unit...like my AVIC-D3.

Damn that's clean! Gigitty Gigitty heh heh allllright. :naughty:

 

I just hard wired my mount at the drivers side pillar post with a windshield suction mount.Works best for me cause I remove it alot and put it in my blaster in my shop.Portable satelite.

 

How to remove headiner? Is there any problem with water leaking into third break light. I would like to try this.

Thanks

 

Hi,

How do I peel back the headliner to get at the third brake light? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

 

I just put my antenna on the dash, reception is perfect and install time was under two minutes - antenna will never give out due to weather and weather wont work its way into cab. :thumbup:

 

The two little coat rack hooks, turn them and then pull out. BUT I didn't even bother, once you pull the side panels off and go into the bed and unscrew the third brake light, you can shimmy your fingers behind the headliner to run your antenna wires to the light.

 

You can mount the sat radio antenna under the rear corner of the bedside cap next to the tailgate and run the cable up the passenger side and into the cab through the rubber plug just under the passenger front seat. I put mine there and it works great even with my hard fiberglass tonneau cover over it. The best part is you will never have to see the ugly thing again

 

Sounds like a great place and to not see it.. How do you get the antenna under the bedside cap? It is very stiff ad has ribbs under it

 

pop out the popper that holds the inside edge of the bedrail cap. you can then flex the cap up towards the inside edge so you can slip the antenna under the edge and it will magnetize to the metal edge of the bed. you can slip the wire down one of the holes in the metal, pull back the fender liner and snake the wire down. then just wire tie it down to the frame rail and send it along to the body grommet. I will try to get pics for you guys to show how and where i mounted it. It s just a great spot for the antenna and you never have to see it.

 

How to seal the third break light after breaking seal, with the ability to remove brake light again in case the antenna has to be replaced.

Thanks Again

 

Sirius Sat radio

I ended up installing the sat radio to the right of the steering column. I took out the tray that is there, put in a back piece to hid the opening and hardwired everything in. It is out of the way, and I can reach it while driving or use the remote.