Replacing factory 6 disc with factory NAV. Advice??

[KC Dave]

Hi All, what would be involved with replacing the factory 6 disc in dash unit with an 05 Factory NAV unit? I know I would have to install the NAV antenna, (not sure where it mounts however) but what else would I need?

Any advice is appreciated.

Dave

 

[GAINMOB]

i only remember what everyone else has said...1st see if your truck is wired to support it...not all were/are...for the antenna...i have aftermarket unit and i just put the antenna up in the little pocket up in the dash...when you take it out you can see it...mine is tucked in there and works with no probs....

 

[sgtowing]

I would just go aftermarket. cheaper and better.

 

[GAINMOB]

most do...but there are a few of them that want to stay stock...

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

go aftermarket, if you have any questions go to like best buy and play with a few. personaly i like them better than most stock nav units. pioneer is my all time fav but sony and alpine makes some pretty good units too

 

[GAINMOB]

+1 for pioneer...

 

[sgtowing]

I say pioneer or kenwood

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[KC Dave]

Thanks.. After looking at options, I guess I am leaning toward an aftermarket. At least it would be new, and have a warranty.

 

[Knautical2001]

Not to mention cost you less of this:

 

[MPTonyT]

you can not fit a factory navigation in the existing opening in the dash for the factory 6 disc. The nav headunit is much larger.

on that note.... Pioneer for the win!!

 

[KC Dave]

Hey all.. Crutchfield has a Sony 7" touch screen NAV unit, in dash, for $599 with free install kits. I have always liked the factory units, but if I am going with aftermarket, I guess I better go with Sony. (I work for Sony) That price is much cheaper than my employee cost!! WOW.. Has decent reviews too.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XNV770B/Sony-XNV-770BT.html?tp=20222&nvpair=FFBrand|Sony

What do you think?

Dave

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

Cheapest I've seen those was $799 and I thought those were good prices!

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[sgtowing]

seems like a great deal. if had some $$$$, i might buy it.

 

[ExpediTuner]

Can someone please send me the post where someone shows how to install an aftermarket kenwood or jvc unit, that guy talks about wiring and everything but i cant fin it, some help is much apreciated.

Thank you.

 

[GAINMOB]

search on youtube if you dont have the directions...put in the make and model of your HU and you'll see thousands of vids telling you how to do it

 

[ExpediTuner]

I know of somebody here that make a thread with pictures and how to do it but i can't find it.