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Installing Sub to stock stereo - my install

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by csuviper, May 28, 2015.

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  1. May 28, 2015 at 11:02 PM
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    So i decided to document my install. Made the install take a little longer but might give others ideas about how to go about their own install.

    Line Output Converter: AudioControl LC2I 2-Channel Line Out Converter and Subwoofer Control
    Sub: Sony Xplode XS-L1035
    Sub Enclosure: Custom built by myself using 3/4" thick MDFB
    Amp: MTX Audio
    Wire Kit:
    Alphasonik AAK8G Premium 8-Gauge Complete Car Amplifier Installation Kit Hyper-Flex Power, Ground, Speaker Wire RCA Cable - Exceeds AWG (American Wire Gauge) Standard Element Certified Amp Install Kit
    Lightning Audio by Rockford Fosgate 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Wiring Amp Kit
    Add a fuse holder:
    $8 Nilight GA0007 1 2Pin Way 16AWG Waterproof Wire 1.5mm Series Terminal Connector-5 Pack
    Bussmann BP/HHH ATM Add-A-Fuse
    Base control knob: ACR-1 Remote Level Control installed in switch blank curtsy of @TruckyTruck

    Concept drawing of the sub box.
    Tundra Sub Box 1.jpg Tundra Sub Box 2.jpg

    Using the table saw to cut the MDF.
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    Drawing the hole for the sub. Used a drill bit, cardboard and pencil.
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    Started the main hole using a whole saw and then moved to a saber saw to complete. Finished off with sander.
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    Progress of the enclosure.
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    Enclosure screwed together.
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    Completed custom sub enclosure with sub installed. Nothing fancy but it does the job. It is painted with Rustoleum truck bed liner.
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    Chose to place the fuse for the amp in the engine compartment fuse box. Drilled two small holes and used grommets to seal it up with the wire. These were the two locations that made sense that i could get a drill to without removing the fuse box and wireclips.
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    Close up of the fuse siting in the fuse box
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    Chose to put the LOC in the space under the cup holders. Had to drill a hole in the side where the storage space is to feed all the wires through.
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    Close up of the hole with wires to the LOC
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    Chose to run the power, accessory and RCA cables from the stereo to the amp in the wire runners under the plastic panel by the door. Not sure what they are actually called.
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    To get to the stereo you have to remove the cup holders, the center console single cup holder/storage piece, cig ligher section and A/C controls before finding the 4 bolts that need to be removed for the stereo.
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    Closer pic of the stero showing the bolts to be removed.
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    An add a line fuse holder was used to provide accessory power to the amp. This plugs into either an open slot or an occupied slot. The add a line fuse holder has two spots for fuses. One as a replacement of the existing fuse and one for the new wire that you can connect to.
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    Add a line fuse holder installed (bottom of pic with 10A fuse sideways)
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    LOC in position. Wires not cleaned up yet.
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    Removed the rear seat to be able to run the amp wiring under the carpet.
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    Connection of power and ground for the LOC to the cig lighter accessory outlet.
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    Amp in position under the seat and wires pulled under the carpet.
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    Base adjustment knob installed in the switch blank (provided to my by @TruckyTruck from his previous install)
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    The ground connection point that i chose was next to the rear seat belt piller. It is the ground point for the rear window motor.
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    Close up of the ground connection.
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    Amp in position and wired up.
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    Close up of the wires pulled through the carpet.
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    Amp in position and seat installed.
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    Removing the center console single cup holder and storage section. Just pull up and it pops off.
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    Completed look at the battery. No wires show for the amp install.
    While i was doing the install i decided to clean up the battery terminals and replace the rusted and acid covered battery hold down with an aftermarket rubber hold down that i found at Advance Auto. Snug fit. Just need to trim the supports down.
    IMG_5268.jpg
     

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    csuviper, May 28, 2015
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  2. May 29, 2015 at 5:02 AM
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    Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for the write up.
     
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  3. May 29, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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  4. May 29, 2015 at 1:22 PM
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    This is an awesome thread! I really like what you did with the fuse box hiding the main amp fuse. I might have to do that one. I'd really like to to see how your rear seat sits with the box and what you think of the bass you get from it.
     
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  5. May 29, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    I will provide pics of the sub enclosure behind the seat this weekend.
    As far as sound i haven't messed with it much yet. Sounds decent so far though.

    If you didn't see the other thread yet, the base knob doesn't work. Ill try a different cord this weekend but right now no light and no adjustment.
     
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    I saw that just now. That really stinks.
     
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    Engineers and your perfect design cuts...
     
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    Nice work
     
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    Is your pickup a crewmax or doublecab? Trying to replicate this in my DC and need some measurements for the box to fit behind my rear seats.
     
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    Great job - I know this was a couple years back, but I just did this on my 2017 Tundra SR Dbl cab with an LC7i, Rockford 250x4 amp,
    $350 Rockford PS8 Rockford Fosgate PS-8 Punch Single 8" Amplified Loaded Enclosure Subwoofer
    Rockford PS8 with Rockford speakers in doors, all mounted under the rear seat... and funny thing, I did the exact same thing with my power/fuse in the fuse box ;)

    If anyone has questions on the install or needs help, I have some good info, having researched the heck out of this and just did it myself... happy to help! (Wiring diagrams, pics, advice, etc)
     
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    I have all the stuff to install (subs ,wires, amp,fuses) just don't know where to begin lol i want to use the stock head unit.
     
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    About to install a sub box in my 2017 Crewmax...hoping there is enough room behind the rear seats! Also installing a 5 channel amp and door speakers. Using a JBL processor.
     
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    Did you have JBL or Non-JBL? I'm looking into replacing the factory speakers/amp. I've already got subs/amp waiting to go in.. Just not sure what to do about speakers yet.
     
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    Awesome post bro. By any chance do you know or remember the angles of the cuts for the box?
     
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    Pretty damn cool.. I dont know how you guys do al this wiring stuff.. looks good tho.. no pics of how the box looked in the truck? D.C. Or CM
     
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    Question - has anyone tried to do an under set flush/shallow mount 10 or 12 in a gen 2 CrewMax?

    I woke up one night thinking it could be done so that the seats still move forward and back and and recline.
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:22 PM
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    I really doubt it. If you could, you certainly couldn't lower the seat back down.
     
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    Only room for an amp from what I recal.
     
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    Ok thanks
     
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    My back seat reclines - seat bottom doesn’t fold
     
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    I assume we have the same type of seats... Your seat backs don't fold down flat?
     
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    14 and up crewmax seats are different.
     
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    Yes, but his profile says 2011 crewmax
     
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    Sorry didn't look at that
     
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    Yes they do
     
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    I'm guessing these measurements for a single sub enclosure would work for someone wanting to put a duel subwoofer setup behind the back seats of their 2016 CrewMax?
     
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    Double the width. I know audio enhancer box is 50" wide for 2 subs. Few others are 48" wide.
     
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