Sub Boxes

[dgoodhue]

Re: Sub Boxes

There also may be room under oneof the seats. I haven't really figured that out yet.

There is some room under the drivers seat if you remove the spring (it helps/assist the seat move forward) My amp is 12.25 x 10 x 2.25. It just barely fits with the seat all the way back, the corner of the amp just hits the seat lever bracketry.

The passenger side seat has a lump in the floor making it more difficult, because the back of the seat would hit the ampiflier where the floor is slightly raised. The seat spring would still need to be removed. If you could fit an amp, it would have to be a really small amp (Maybe a 6 or 7" x 10" footprint) or maybe a really thin amp, if you didn't want to remove the spring, the 10" width dimension would need to be 7" or so You also have to be aware of the wiring connections, I have to use right angle adapters on my interconnects, because they would hit the seat rail.

 

[SonomaGTlover]

Re: Sub Boxes

looks very nice - any chance we can get a side view to see how deep it is.

PS - the marlboro had an amp under the drivers seat. Worked good plenty of room.

Side view posted...
I don't think my amp will fit uder the seat. I'llprobably just put it off to the side where the jack mount is... soon to be was. It would fit above the box but I don't think I want it visible from outside the truck.

 

[hatrik8]

Re: Sub Boxes

I don't see how that box could possibly fit with the seats all the way back, but I'm sure you checked. Want to make me one?? Keep us updated. How deep are the 8's?

 

[SonomaGTlover]

Re: Sub Boxes

Well, you'll just have to wait for the installed pic then :tup:
At minimum wage + materials it would be cheaper to extent the cab.
If you wanna play around with the fiberglass I'd be happy to send you the measurements and a materials list. It's really not that hard, just time consuming.

 

[hatrik8]

Re: Sub Boxes

Well, you'll just have to wait for the installed pic then :tup:
At minimum wage + materials it would be cheaper to extent the cab.
If you wanna play around with the fiberglass I'd be happy to send you the measurements and a materials list. It's really not that hard, just time consuming.

I might take you up on that offer, only after I see installed pics though.

 

[SonomaGTlover]

Re: Sub Boxes

OK...as promised I took some pictures of the box installed. It's not completed yet but I did fire it up and I've got all the bass I'll ever need. I can feel my brain shaking in my skull and that's just on the 25X4 (40X4 peek) Pioneer head unit, no amp yet.


Here it is with both seats all the way back where the headrest touches the rear glass.

Here ae the right and left views with one seat leaned forward,
very easy to see how well it fits in the space.
YES, the seats are still all the way back, I never moved them.

Here is a side shot with the seat back and the second pic is
from level with the bottom of the box. This shows the angle upward.

Well, that's all for now. I need to get a layer of woven material on the outside then I'll sand it down and probably paint it Glossy Black. Don't think I'll be doing carpet on this one.

 

[ircwet]

Re: Sub Boxes

if your short you can add higher seat rails to raise the seat......and gain room

 

[hatrik8]

Re: Sub Boxes

did you have to remove the jack? what about the jack bracket?

 

[SonomaGTlover]

Re: Sub Boxes

did you have to remove the jack? what about the jack bracket?

Yes, I removed it. Had plans to do it anyway. It was in the way by about 2 inches. That can easily be adjusted with height or setting the seat 1 notch forward to get an extra inch of room for a thicher box. I wanted to keep the box just about the same height as the console.

 

[wantingasy]

Re: Sub Boxes

You should mount the amp on top of the box. Build up a cratar like house for the amp and run the wires through the box, it would look clean no wires would be seen. I know you said you didn't want to, but the top of the box is just going to be flat then?

 

[SonomaGTlover]

Re: Sub Boxes

Yea, I've considered that. Not sure what 'll do yet.
It just may end up there on top if it'll fit. I just didn't
want it displayed...may as well have a couple $100
bills in the cup holders. We'll see when the time comes.

 

[Syborg Twin Turbo]

Re: Sub Boxes

very impressive. I can't wait to see more pics.

 

[alwayscode390]

Re: Sub Boxes

I have 3 10" subs , is there any triple prebuilt boxes out yet? If not , where is a good place to get a prebuilt double 10" box? Any of them allow you to keep the jack/chucks still? Thanks ---

 

[bezerk]

Re: Sub Boxes

nice setup jon. planning of selling them?

 

[ashman]

Re: Sub Boxes

thought i'd post mine..sub for the "simple minded"

 

[MrNurse]

Re: Sub Boxes

i have a firend that is going to build me a sub box that will replace the center console. I told him I want the stock gear shifter bezel with the cup holders in it and he said it would not be a problem. he cant get to it for another 3 weeks, I will be running a jl audio 10w3v2 and a jl 500/1 to it and i already have mb quarts in the kick panels of which i will be powering with a 300/2. right now the 10w3 is behind the drivers seat and i have an alpine amp but i dont want to keep hugging the steering wheel. and that is why i want to move it to the center console. I trust anything this guy says he can do. his shop is www.kingpinkustomz.com to see some of his work. I was thinking that if some of you like it he could make more than one.