Custom 05 Tacoma sound system

Radone · 04-23-2005, 12:30 PM

Just finished my system in my 05 DC Tacoma!
You can check out pictures on my CarDomain page.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/827702

mountainpete · 04-23-2005, 01:47 PM

That's a really nice and clean install. Very well done!

Did you keep the factory head unit?

Radone · 04-23-2005, 02:40 PM

I used the factory head unit with a SoundGate LOC4.4 it's a 4 channel line output converter.

mrbigbri · 04-24-2005, 08:38 AM

Wow. That has to be *the* nicest install I've seen in any tacoma. Excellent work.

robsatx · 04-28-2005, 07:33 PM

Thanks in advance.

nubreed71 · 05-09-2005, 09:10 PM

Can you explain what you used to hook the Ipod up to your stock head unit? Is it one of the factory stereo interface units? Which head unit do you have? Is it the standard am/fm CD player?

Sorry for all the questions, but I just bought a new taco and a USA spec Ipod interface from crutchfield. Apparently this thing is supposed to plug into the back of the factory head unit where the cd changer would plug in and I want to make sure my head unit will work with this thing before pulling the dash all apart...

Any help you or anyone else can provide is much appreciated.

The truck looks sweet and the install is super clean!

Mreeves · 05-09-2005, 09:35 PM

hey NuBreed i orderd the same thing u did, and it should work. I called my audio guy today and he said there is a cd changed input on the back of the head unit. so you and I both should not have any problem. the ony thing i am trying to figure out is how to ge the head unit out lol

Schuey2002 · 05-10-2005, 12:12 AM

On your cardomain site, you can see a pic of the back wall which appears to be Dynamated, did you do your floor and doors as well?

RedOh3 · 05-10-2005, 12:23 AM

Sheesh man, that's some impressive work. What did it all end up running you ifyou don't mind me asking?

05'DCTaco · 05-10-2005, 12:31 AM

Damn if i didnt use thoes compartments for storage

nubreed71 · 05-10-2005, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mreeves

hey NuBreed i orderd the same thing u did, and it should work. I called my audio guy today and he said there is a cd changed input on the back of the head unit. so you and I both should not have any problem. the ony thing i am trying to figure out is how to ge the head unit out lol

Here is a great link that I found for removing our stock head unit!

http://homepage.mac.com/ebones/PhotoAlbum13.html

I'm gonna try to do the install today at lunch...I'll let you know how it goes!

nubreed71 · 05-10-2005, 01:55 PM

That was the easiest thing I have ever done. If you look at the link above it shows you how and it literally took me 20 minutes to do the whole thing. I still need to mount the interface unit so that it doesn't move around, but other than that it's all done!

Radone · 05-10-2005, 05:27 PM

It's the IPOD2CAR by Peripheral Electronics it just plugs into the cd changer
port on the back of the factory head unit. You can skip forward and backwards
through playlists using the controls on the factory head unit and it also keeps
the IPOD charged.The sound is great way better than any FM transmitter.You can read more about it on their website. http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml
Yes I did use Dynamat Extreme on the doors too. As far as total cost of system
it was around $1500. Because I bought everything off the web I saved alot.

GangusKhanh · 05-10-2005, 06:48 PM

How do you like the PCEs? These are what I plan on putting in my system..

05taco · 12-29-2005, 08:48 PM

i have an 05 access cab with the 6 cd-in dash cd player and i want to install the USA Spec ipod interface but was curious if i would lose the ability to play cds? i was also wondering if the tracks would show up on the radios display and if i could control it with the buttons on my steering wheel. thanks.

domingd · 02-08-2006, 05:27 PM

Hi guys, I not very good with car audio and im wanting to run an amp... I have already purchased the LOC 4.4 and was just wondering what was the best place to tap and run a remote wire for the amp? Thanks for your help in advace!

P.S. I have 06 toyota tacoma double cab with a stock HU, obviously...

0stepside3 · 02-09-2006, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domingd

Hi guys, I not very good with car audio and im wanting to run an amp... I have already purchased the LOC 4.4 and was just wondering what was the best place to tap and run a remote wire for the amp? Thanks for your help in advace!

P.S. I have 06 toyota tacoma double cab with a stock HU, obviously...

You could tap into the fuse box to anything that has voltage when, and only when the ignition is turned on or to ACC. Or there would probably be a electric antenna lead on the back of the radio, if there is one, you can use it as well.

elellilrah · 02-27-2006, 01:07 PM

Super clean install. Nice fab work and it fits everything. Now where do you put the tow strap, hitch, straps, chains, shotgun and such?

TUFFTACO · 02-27-2006, 02:58 PM

That looks really good. How does it sound? I have an 04 dbl cab and am working on stereo for behind the back seat. I have not seen the inside of the 05 before. Were those originally storage compartments where your amps & sub are mounted? If that is custom, who did it?

barney387 · 04-27-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05taco

i have an 05 access cab with the 6 cd-in dash cd player and i want to install the USA Spec ipod interface but was curious if i would lose the ability to play cds? i was also wondering if the tracks would show up on the radios display and if i could control it with the buttons on my steering wheel. thanks.

Did anyone ever answer this?? I have the JBL 6CD in dash, will this interface work with it??? I can't find it on the website.

gregers05 · 04-27-2006, 10:20 PM

damn dude. u did a great job on that install. lol i just put the amp under the seat and set my subs on my back seat haha. only took me like 20mins to do the install though

. is that a kicker L7 solo baric?

capsized · 04-28-2006, 12:28 AM

Looks good, I did something similar with my 06 DC. However I had to remove the plastic from the back of the seat because when I crancked it up the Sub slapped the back of the seat.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2283519

04-23-2005, 12:30 PM	#1
Radone Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	Custom 05 Tacoma sound system Just finished my system in my 05 DC Tacoma! You can check out pictures on my CarDomain page. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/827702

04-23-2005, 01:47 PM	#2
mountainpete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 348	That's a really nice and clean install. Very well done! Did you keep the factory head unit? __________________ 2003 Tacoma Doublecab TRD 4X4- Overland Adventure Vehicle Donahoe front & rear, Deaver 10, ARB Bull Bar, M8000 winch, Viking Trail line, IPF Lights, Demello sliders, Demello Hybrid Rear Bumper, BFG MT 255/85R16, Range Rider Canopy, Yakima Racks + Basket, Yaesu FT-8800R, CDMA booster, Enersys commerical power, Blue Sea Aux Fuse, Safari Snorkel, ARB/Engel Fridge, etc, etc...

04-24-2005, 08:38 AM	#4
mrbigbri Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 634	Wow. That has to be the nicest install I've seen in any tacoma. Excellent work. __________________ 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Supercharged 3.4

04-28-2005, 07:33 PM	#5
robsatx Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5	Hey what are the specs on the box? Thanks in advance. __________________ 2005 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD# 2, Factory Leather, Tape Stripe, Homelink with Nightvision, Trd Mats Sound System: Speaker Mounts Taco tunes Polk Audio Speakers Crutchfield Phoenix Gold Amp HiFiSound see my ride @ http://www.cardomain.com/id/robsatx

05-10-2005, 12:31 AM	#10
05'DCTaco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So Cal. high desert Posts: 126	Damn if i didnt use thoes compartments for storage __________________ TOOK MY CHILL PILLS... Takes the passenger seat and learns...

04-23-2005, 02:40 PM	#3
Radone Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	I used the factory head unit with a SoundGate LOC4.4 it's a 4 channel line output converter.

05-09-2005, 09:10 PM	#6
nubreed71 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 44	Can you explain what you used to hook the Ipod up to your stock head unit? Is it one of the factory stereo interface units? Which head unit do you have? Is it the standard am/fm CD player? Sorry for all the questions, but I just bought a new taco and a USA spec Ipod interface from crutchfield. Apparently this thing is supposed to plug into the back of the factory head unit where the cd changer would plug in and I want to make sure my head unit will work with this thing before pulling the dash all apart... Any help you or anyone else can provide is much appreciated. The truck looks sweet and the install is super clean!

05-09-2005, 09:35 PM	#7
Mreeves Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 41	hey NuBreed i orderd the same thing u did, and it should work. I called my audio guy today and he said there is a cd changed input on the back of the head unit. so you and I both should not have any problem. the ony thing i am trying to figure out is how to ge the head unit out lol

05-10-2005, 12:12 AM	#8
Schuey2002 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 53	On your cardomain site, you can see a pic of the back wall which appears to be Dynamated, did you do your floor and doors as well?

05-10-2005, 12:23 AM	#9
RedOh3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 401	Sheesh man, that's some impressive work. What did it all end up running you ifyou don't mind me asking?

05-10-2005, 01:55 PM	#12
nubreed71 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 44	That was the easiest thing I have ever done. If you look at the link above it shows you how and it literally took me 20 minutes to do the whole thing. I still need to mount the interface unit so that it doesn't move around, but other than that it's all done!

05-10-2005, 05:27 PM	#13
Radone Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	It's the IPOD2CAR by Peripheral Electronics it just plugs into the cd changer port on the back of the factory head unit. You can skip forward and backwards through playlists using the controls on the factory head unit and it also keeps the IPOD charged.The sound is great way better than any FM transmitter.You can read more about it on their website. http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml Yes I did use Dynamat Extreme on the doors too. As far as total cost of system it was around $1500. Because I bought everything off the web I saved alot.

05-10-2005, 06:48 PM	#14
GangusKhanh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 182	How do you like the PCEs? These are what I plan on putting in my system.. __________________ Khanh's Harnesses

12-29-2005, 08:48 PM	#15
05taco Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 66	i have an 05 access cab with the 6 cd-in dash cd player and i want to install the USA Spec ipod interface but was curious if i would lose the ability to play cds? i was also wondering if the tracks would show up on the radios display and if i could control it with the buttons on my steering wheel. thanks. __________________ 2005 Tacoma Access Cab V6 6 speed 4x4 TRD Off Road Donahoe Coilovers Deaver Rear Springs Bilstein 5100's 285/75/16's BFG AT's

02-08-2006, 05:27 PM	#16
domingd Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Hi guys, I not very good with car audio and im wanting to run an amp... I have already purchased the LOC 4.4 and was just wondering what was the best place to tap and run a remote wire for the amp? Thanks for your help in advace! P.S. I have 06 toyota tacoma double cab with a stock HU, obviously...

02-27-2006, 01:07 PM	#18
elellilrah Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 46	Great fab Super clean install. Nice fab work and it fits everything. Now where do you put the tow strap, hitch, straps, chains, shotgun and such?

02-27-2006, 02:58 PM	#19
TUFFTACO Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 169	That looks really good. How does it sound? I have an 04 dbl cab and am working on stereo for behind the back seat. I have not seen the inside of the 05 before. Were those originally storage compartments where your amps & sub are mounted? If that is custom, who did it?

04-28-2006, 12:28 AM	#22
capsized Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5	Looks good, I did something similar with my 06 DC. However I had to remove the plastic from the back of the seat because when I crancked it up the Sub slapped the back of the seat. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2283519

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