Has anyone ever tried to pull this off? I am running into problems trying to get an amp to fit behind the rear seat of my 04 supercrew. While working on it, it dawned on me how convenient a toolbox install would be. Is it even prudent?

 

it would have to be very well sealed from moisture and also you would need to box it off so tools and other metallic things don't bang on it.

 

Any ideas on how to possibly moisture seal it?

 

i'm kind of doing this...i'm mounting all my amps in the bed of the truck....but i have the bed sealed off from moisture with a diamond back cover.

 

A toolbox install is going to be far more stressful than going behind the seat.

 

How so?
I have a 27" long amp (taken from the trunk of my car), and I cannot figure out a way to make it work behind the seat.
So I'm just trying to think of an alternative.

 

Sounds like you need to switch amps. A 27" amplifier is just not practical for a truck install.

 

+1

Also, I don't know how moisture proof you can make the toolbox. I'm sure with the mass productions of toolboxes, they are no where close to the tolerances of a truck bed where a tonneau could be put on.

I know you're probably trying to save money reusing that AMP, but if it was me I'd sell it to fund a new amp purchase; unless you can use it in another vehicle------DirtySCREW

 

+2

What a nightmare it would be mounting in the toolbox. I have tried every which way to make mine water tight and it never works. The cold moisture and hotness in direct sun would make it even worse.

I had 3 older amps I tried for months to use and finally scratched them all, sold them on craigslist and bought 2 new amps from powerbass, mini series, and I'm much happier knowing they are secure behind the rear seat.


BTW stealing your amp would be so easy in your toolbox.

 

Kicker 2500.1??

Honestly, I dont see that being the best of ideas. Theres good way that the amp is going to end up in problems due to moisture or added vibrations or theft. Try it if you want.....

 

 

build a false bottom you should be find

 

This thread was 5 years old. I'm sure he's long figured out if it would work or not. Original poster may not even have the truck anymore. please check the thread dates.

 

Looking at possibly overheating amps if ambient temperature permits. Any rubber gasketing from lowes would do.

 

Please look at the dates. No need to keep bumping a 5 year old thread that I'm sure has been solved.