Adding Sub to Sony System in '11 Lariat (Pics)
Well, I'm a basshead, and the little factory Sony sub just wasn't cutting it for me, so I decided to add an aftermaket sub in it's place. I also replaced the door speakers, but they are still powered by the factory Sony amp. Adding just the sub was very easy. All I needed was an amp, a sub, a wiring kit, and some speaker wire to RCA adapters. I didn't even have to get behind the HU, or mess with the Sony amp (which is under the center console). Here's what I got:
JL Audio XD-CLRAIC2-SW 2-channel speaker output converter https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-male-rcas.jpg Kicker 4 guage amp kit https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...ge-amp-kit.jpg Kicker IX500.1 amp https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...er-ix500-1.jpg JL Audio 12w3v3-2ohm https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...o-12w3v3-2.jpg Fox Box with 1/4" adapter plate because the sub was about 1/8" too tall https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...loaded-box.jpg And the best part about the amp is that I didn't have to run a remote wire, it turns on by detecting signal. And the feature works great. I was debating between my amp and a JL Audio 500/1v2 (great amp as well), but I'm very happy with the Kicker amp. I ran my power wire down the passenger fender, along the under edge of the truck, and through a factory grommet in the door sill of the rear passenger side door, then under the trim and around to the back wall, where it comes out in this perfect little groove. https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...se-housing.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...ger-fender.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...ger-fender.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...side-truck.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...side-truck.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-door-sill.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-door-sill.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-back-wall.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-back-wall.jpg Some of you make these awesome, elaborate amp racks on the back wall, but I wanted this to be as stock as possible. So I just used velcro to secure the amp to the back wall. That way when I trade in the truck, I just have to let down the seat and pull out the amp :). There will just be 2 little pieces of velcro stuck to the back wall. And it's plenty secure, the back seat holds it against the wall when let up. I used this factory screw that held the factory sub (I used a wire brush to scrape away the black paint, and a bare metal washer to get a good ground connection) https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...tal-washer.jpg I used tap-ins to splice the RCA adapters to the OEM sub wires for signal https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...dio-signal.jpg Then I just hooked the sub up, and that was it. https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...re171538-a.jpg https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...-fits-well.jpg |
Looks good.... smart, efficient. Wondering what you put in the doors, and how they sound as replacements while still using all the factory wiring and HU? I am waiting for my 2011 FX4 to arrive, and thinking about doing just about the same thing as you did here... was thinking of using Polks... thanks.
|
Nice little setup and install.
|
Originally Posted by sddj
(Post 4725044)
Looks good.... smart, efficient. Wondering what you put in the doors, and how they sound as replacements while still using all the factory wiring and HU? I am waiting for my 2011 FX4 to arrive, and thinking about doing just about the same thing as you did here... was thinking of using Polks... thanks.
|
i wish i could get my rear seat to fold down.
|
Originally Posted by anthony k
(Post 4725683)
i wish i could get my rear seat to fold down.
|
That's exactly what I want to do, thanx for this thread!!
|
Originally Posted by ZOMBKILR
(Post 4726686)
That's exactly what I want to do, thanx for this thread!!
|
Glad you finally got it all installed and working. Looks good!
|
Not bad man! Solid upgrade, however you need to get some kind of loom or conduit on that wire under the truck that is exposed to the elements. I ran 1/0 wire under the truck like you did and ran it through a thick tube of electrical conduit so critters couldn't get to chewing on the wire.
|
good info:thumbsup: I'm about to do this as well except I'm using this to convert the signal to a cleaner one.
http://www.crutchfield.com.edgesuite...161LC2i-F.jpeg |
Originally Posted by 08FX4
(Post 4727733)
Glad you finally got it all installed and working. Looks good!
|
I have a question about using the original sub amp wires. Was it a high level signal? I mean did you set the Kicker amp to high audio input? Thanks.
|
Originally Posted by paker
(Post 4736708)
I have a question about using the original sub amp wires. Was it a high level signal? I mean did you set the Kicker amp to high audio input? Thanks.
|
I have a few questions
1 where did you purchase the box and do they make one that will hold two 10"s 2 If I went with a different brand name amp will I be able to acheive the remote turn on without running a wire |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:40 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands