Kicker CompRT 8" subwoofer

Hoping for input from anyone who may have installed this in their CrewMax. I have 6-3/4" which fit fine and work ok, but would like to move larger if possible.

 

I am just a little bit lazy, and did not want to move the jack and other stuff behind the seat, so am trying to live with something that just moves/affects the driver side half of the back panel. The 6-3/4" kicker works OK, but I was hoping the 8" would fit without messing with the rest of the back (rubber mat/jack/etc).

 

1. Will the Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81 fit behind the seat? Crutchfield could not/would not tell me it could. That seems to me to be the best, most economical addition to a CrewMax. Just looked at the speaker (only-not the box too) online. Unfortunately mine is not a JBL system. Need to add a box. Either a Fox box or some other, or the Kicker 8" box (if it fits).

 

@carman, have any input?

 

I have the 8 in my '08 CM, but I cant speak to fitment/clearance in the newer trucks.

 

Thank you Windsor. I think the fit is really close, which is why Crutchfield would not commit. I would try the 8" if someone close in generation says it is ok. I have the 6-3/4" CompRT and it works ok. I just don't really want to be a guinea pig. May try anyway. Just hoping.

 

Again, being different seat setup, I cannot say for certain how things will fit. But, this is how I did mine. I wanted to keep wall space. A wedge box on the wall will probably work better for you.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/single-8-in-08-cm.44424/

 

Thank you for your reply. I think 2008 is generation 2, which may make a difference. I sort of have faith in Crutchfield..... if they do not say “ok” or “sure” then i am back to contemplating my navel.

 

See if carman chimes in on the fit. But you will most likely be looking at a wedge or OE JBL box for best fit.

 

Thanks.i was curious about why you linked carman. I have tried two smallish subwoofers for behind the CrewMax back seat. First did not fit. kicker 6-3/4 is fine wondering about Kicker 8”. Will try to look up the one that did not work.

 

$70 Kenwood WBOX100 Vented Enclosure Box Subwoofer (without amplifier)

Kenwood-WBOX100 is the one that does NOT fit my truck.It is very close, but hits a cross bar and or a seat back strut (at least where I tried to mount it)

 

This fits like a glove behind the back seat (driver’s side) of the 2016. The all in one setup made installation a breeze.

 

I had one 10 inch kicker comp rt and did not like the bass out of it got rid of it

 

There should be a passive radiator that you can get that matches the kicker 6.75 sub.

Its basically like having a ported enclosure but doesn't take up any extra space. It would make a really big difference in output.

Its a good option to consider.


https://www.kicker.com/675-comprt-subwoofer-box-4-ohm


The one on the right is the passive radiator.

 

Thanks for suggestions. Kind of decided to quit messing with sound until Spring.