I currently have the Premium Sound in dash cd player on my 2000 XL. I want more power, and am interested in changing all speakers, head unit, and installing an amp and subs in the box. I realize that this might involve getting a cap as well. I have a sliding glass rear window, so would it be possible to do? Putting subs in the box? Where would the wiring run? I am not really knowledgable in car audio, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John

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2000 F-150 XL 4x4 Regular Cab, Long Bed, Styleside, Black, 4.6 L Triton V8, 4 speed automatic OD, 3.55 limited slip, AM/FM/CD in-dash

 

Go check out my stereo and that may give you a few ideas.
I retained most of the function of the truck and a relatively OE look.

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99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Kicker ZR360 for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
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hi bigjono
I asume you have a regular cab truck, and so do I. You should be able to fit everything inside your cab without having to put stuff in the bed.
There are a few options to improve your sound.
(1) you could use your factory head unit and use a high level to low level converter which will convert your signal to RCA type inputs for a amp.
(2) you could buy a aftermarket head unit, with RCA outputs.

In either case get a good six channel amp, and mount it under the drivers seat.Put some good component speakers in the front doors, and some less expensive speakers in the rear.

There are a lot of good choices for subs.
JL Audio makes a MicroSub you could put behind the seat. MTX makes a Sub box that goes all the way behind the seat.

If you can wait a week or so I am just about done with my install and will have some pics next week.

Bye the way if anyone is interested I have 2 AudioLink PowerlinkII high level to low level converters. They were only used for 8 months and are in awsome condition. I am not looking for any money, just pay shipping and give them a good home.



Thanks Don

dhco@rcn.com

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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
Oxford White with Wedgewood Blue two tone, with Blue Captains chairs
Bullet Cat Back, Superchip, K&N FIPK Intake.
Centerline Saber rims 17x8" with Firestone GTA 275/60hr-17 tires.
Alpine CDA-7845, ADS P640 Amp, Focal Poly Kevlar seperates.




[This message has been edited by Don C (edited 08-10-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Don C (edited 08-10-2000).]

 

Thanks for the replies. The problem is, is that I'm a big guy (6'6", 300 pounds), and I need the seats pushed all the way back (the headrest is pressed against the back glass window. Will the subs still fit?

Thanks

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2000 F-150 XL 4x4 Regular Cab, Long Bed, Styleside, Black, 4.6 L Triton V8, 4 speed automatic OD, 3.55 limited slip, AM/FM/CD in-dash

 

I'm pretty big also 6'2" 245 lbs
My seat is only 1 notch away from all the way back with my subs.
I could have made the box an inch thinner to fit if I needed to.

 

I have a 2001 Regular Cab ordered (should get it in about 4 weeks I hope). I already have 2 10" MTX subs and amp and would like to add them to my new truck. I was wondering if I will be able to hook them up to the factory head unit (single CD w/ premium sound and amp), or am I going to have to go with a new head unit. I really don't know what the capabilities of the factory unit are.