EDIT:
There are a few members who have gotten XM antennas that are true plug and play (compared to my write up where you have to swap the inside electronics). Since I have not tested these myself, it is your responsibility to verify the correct part numbers:
2010-2013
@
mdogg
: 8696006030A1 working on Limited: Safety Connect not retained on Limited models:
LINK
@
4Funnr
: Trail Non-JBL/Nav: 86960-33010-B1 (color matched Mag Gray)
LINK
2014-2015
@
d_clark
: 2010 Corolla (direct fitment):
LINK
2016+
@
Brandon_Reed
reports that there are different connectors and attachments on the 2016+ antennas. Currently there are no known antennas for a direct swap.
LINK
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I got a few requests on here asking about my low profile antenna option (@localguy
@
Gabex35
@
"krax"
and others). This is helpful to those who want to replicate my K9 option or want to get more clearance between the antenna and cargo boxes/roof racks, use the Front Runner/Eezi Awn tables, or just who want to delete the antenna.
For 2014+ 5th gens, the shark fin antenna no longer contains the GPS chip or the diversity antenna- essentially the top 75% of the XM shark fin is wasted space. Please note that for 2010-2013 owners with Navigation, the XM contains a GPS chip which is not covered here.
Referencing some of
@
delloro
's pictures when he opened up his antenna
here:
Since I ordered the Eezi Awn rack with lower legs to get it closer to my roof, I needed to find a slimmer option. I noticed that the XM antenna hole on most Toyotas since around 2008 was very similar to the 5th gen 4Runner:
Cue eBay order of Toyota Corolla OEM Satellite Receiver, OEM Part Number #86960-02050:
Comparison between new low profile option and OEM 5th gen receiver:
It bolts up! So far I've gone through two huge rainstorms, with no leaks.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Corolla receiver uses a different XM antenna plug than the 2014+ 4Runners. I knew this going in, because Toyota changed XM antenna types around this time. You'll need to swap the internals from your OEM 5th gen antenna over to the new Corolla antenna, or splice in the connectors.
Alternatively, you can explore other options- in my research I found that most Siennas, early 2nd gen Tacomas, Camrys, and some other late model Toyotas share the same hole pattern as the 5th gen 4Runners.
The beauty of this swap is that it is a great OEM option, and since most Toyotas share the same color codes, you can likely find one that matches your color code, or just settle for the black one.
And a special shout out goes to
@
MTN4RNR
for helping me install my rack!