OEM sub enclosure 861500W040
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Hey if it works might worth picking up and could still use it with one of those subs. Ive never had a ticket myself but heard good things. Im between getting Kicker or JL audio myself but Ill be using a 5 channel amp since doing the speakers also.
I went for it. I ordered
Kicker 46CXA400.1T amp
Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81 sub
Im going to run the sub dual voice coils in series to get 2ohms. Also the amp is a better fit for the enclosure. Can i just screw it into the plastic as i know the mounting holes with definitely not line up.
Kicker 46CXA400.1T amp
Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81 sub
Im going to run the sub dual voice coils in series to get 2ohms. Also the amp is a better fit for the enclosure. Can i just screw it into the plastic as i know the mounting holes with definitely not line up.
cbailey1523
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Hey I haven't been in there to look at it yet, but do you all think that with a little massaging and fabrication a 10" Sub would go into the enclosure?
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cbailey1523
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No answer at all? That's unusual.
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AuSeeker
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WOW, you need to have a little patience and give those who maybe able to answer your question time to even see your post. it's only been a little over 24 hours since you posted and not every member here can answer your question, also these are trying times with what all is happening in the world and this country and many members are most likely not visiting the forum since many have had their normal day to day life turned upside down if not worst!
No.
You'd have to make an absolute mess of the original enclosure, you'd be better off starting from scratch with MDF
I finally had the chance install the amp and the sub. It was a long process but if you're patient it comes out well. The only problem I had was that the amp I used (Kicker 46CXA400.1T amp) was great for size but was too deep. That in turn made the top clip not connect too well. I also had to shave one tab on the cover panel. Still a great little amp and the gap is minimal.
Hey man how did that Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81 sub fit in the stock enclosure?
Looking to get that but crutchfeild said it was too high and might hit the stock panel
chompster4runner
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I just installed kicker comp 8in shallow in the stock sub box yesterday. You just have to align the sub as centered as you can when you screw down the sub. I looked thru the grill and the speaker rib are cleared. There is a slight gap between the panel and sub. I`d say 1/16th
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Awesome man! Have you played it so far with the stock covering to see if it hits the panel?
They guys at crutchfeild thought i might need to modify it, and im trying to fit the biggest sub possible in that enclosure because i got a 1600 watt rms monoblock amp to power it.
i accidentally wired up my pioneer sub wrong to it and blew it out (only handles 150 watts rms and i gave it 800 lmao) So im trying to get a sub to wire in with 2 or 4 ohms to deliver 500 rms or 300 rms respectively.
But i love the stock location and dont want to take up any cargo space, so this is really the plan i was going for
chompster4runner
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I did listen to it when I was bumping it. No rattle from the grill area but definitely rattle from everywhere else. LoL. In hindsight, I should have add a layer of foam on the speaker because the stock subwoofer had a grill with foam on it. But so far it’s not touching. Make sure you get some sound deadened on the metal and plastic panel. The box is glued together which I did add more sealant I had from home projects.
