Price_Dog

Anyone have plans for an under (back) seat sub box? I don't know much about steros or what's needed for the boxes, but do know that my old man is retired, is a whiz with wood working and is always looking for another project.

If no one has plans, for those of you that have built them, what is the purpose of the box? I know that sound elementary, but is the purpose JUST to hold the sub in place, or does the box need to be lined with closed cell foam or anything like that?

Any help or pointers would be appreciated.

Thomas

DODGER BOMBER

i know the stereo shops up here make them out of fiberglass witha chicken wire frame. works well. I personally bought mine off Ebay. I couldnt even build mine for what i paid for it.

03dodgeoffroad1

box size depends on the sub going into it so once you choose the sub you want or have the company will give specs on box sizes for a sealed and a ported box you are going to want the sealed box specs because up wont be able to get the airspace you need for a ported box
the box i build for my truck is almost all fiberglass because you get the most out of the under seat area the only wood i used was the speaker rings and support and a 3 inch riser on the side the rest is all fiberglass

Price_Dog

Interesting. I didn't realize they were generally made out of fiberglass for these trucks, but I suppose that makes sense. Do the '03s have the same under seat area as the '06s? Can't remember if they changed the backseat design after they reworked the trucks post 2001/2002.

03dodgeoffroad1

i am preaty sure they are the same

03dodgeoffroad1

pics of my box

Price_Dog

Awesome. Thanks. I checked and I also believe they are the same. I think the '02+ are all the same. Now I've just got to decide if I'm going to put one or two subs in. I'm leaning toward one because I'd like the back of my truck to still be a little functional. I'm sure you've got to remove the fold out floors to install a full box back there, so I'm thinking of just putting one sub under the drivers side rear. Anyone out there with just one 10" sub?

Thomas

blackjet2500

Be sure to keep mounting depth in mind, a lot of subs out there wont fit under our backseats.

DODGER BOMBER

My buddy has a solar barac kicker i think its a 8" square and that thing sounds nice for its size. And the sounds quality is amazing.

Price_Dog

Heck, for what I can buy a box for I'll probably just purchase a custom fiberglass box that'll be lighter and look better. I've just got to figure out if I'm going to ruin the entire back storage area or just one half of it Have to figure out a new place to keep my jumper cables, trailer hitch and pin converter and jack I guess . . .

03dodgeoffroad1

mine is for sale with speakers if you are interested

stroker101

this is what was installed in my trk. of course i lost the storage, but gained more by installing an aluminum box in the bed. the thing i miss, is the feature of having the platform when needed.


https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=228383

Price_Dog

Do those speakers press against the bottom of the seats when the seats are folded down? Looks good though! Like the sub/amp?

Thomas

stroker101

yes, but ever so "slightly". i still want to add grills to the speakers for added protection against "wear"

03dodgeoffroad1

i dont know if you were talking to me or stroker101 but in my case i had to jack the seat up 3 inchs but that is what i had to do to get a little over 4 cuft and as long as i dont have passengers over 6' 3" it is ok