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[SS]CJ · 08-26-2003

Here's what I have running in my 97 F-150 extended cab 4x4:

I pulled the small rear seat and made an upward firing box that is 2 inches shorter than the factory seat. There are two 12" Rockford Fosgates in there. I put some spacer blocks on top and mounted a piece of particle board on top after I put padding and carpet on it. Basically, you can't tell that its not the stock rear seat. I have two 8" mid/bass drivers in the rear, they are in the original factory speaker location. I have 3 speakers in each door panel. There are 4" mid/high range speakers in the factory location. Originally, there were 2 map holder spaces towards the bottom of each door. I sacrificed one and put 5 1/4" Altec Lansing seperates there. I fabricated a carpeted cover to fit where the opening was and installed the tweeters. The passive crossover is in there as well. I have a mini-disc deck that also controls a 10 disc cd changer in the back. The RCA outputs from the deck go to an active electronic crossover network. The elec crossover is mounted in the center console. It's riveted in so a potential thief is gonna have a bitch of a time gettin it out. I have a 4 channel amp running all 6 door speakers. That is also mounted in the center console. I mounted all my amps with nylon locking nuts and bolts. It takes 2 ppl for R&R. I have a smaller amp running the 8" mid/bass drivers in back which is mounted under the drivers seat. I have 2/3/4 channel amp mounted under the passenger seat which drives the two 12" subs. It's bridged to mono and each sub has its own space (1.0 cubic foot apiece). It took 3 weeks because all rca cables, power wires, ground wires, etc are under the carpet. The RCA's and power/ground wires are seperate and do not cross at all. The electronic crossover has a remote gain dial (basically a bass boost) that is mounted under the dash (near steering column) which was a royal pain. The theme for this install was to make it appear that I didn't have a system at all. The only thing that gives it away is an aftermarket head unit. This was the first car stereo system that I took my time on and did all at once. Most of my other systems have been hack jobs that I didn't take my time on. I would add a component here and there, with the hope of it sounding good.

Anyway, sorry for the long post.

P.S. I'm already planning some basic modifications to what I have now.

08-26-2003	#13
[SS]CJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,372	stereo specs Here's what I have running in my 97 F-150 extended cab 4x4: I pulled the small rear seat and made an upward firing box that is 2 inches shorter than the factory seat. There are two 12" Rockford Fosgates in there. I put some spacer blocks on top and mounted a piece of particle board on top after I put padding and carpet on it. Basically, you can't tell that its not the stock rear seat. I have two 8" mid/bass drivers in the rear, they are in the original factory speaker location. I have 3 speakers in each door panel. There are 4" mid/high range speakers in the factory location. Originally, there were 2 map holder spaces towards the bottom of each door. I sacrificed one and put 5 1/4" Altec Lansing seperates there. I fabricated a carpeted cover to fit where the opening was and installed the tweeters. The passive crossover is in there as well. I have a mini-disc deck that also controls a 10 disc cd changer in the back. The RCA outputs from the deck go to an active electronic crossover network. The elec crossover is mounted in the center console. It's riveted in so a potential thief is gonna have a bitch of a time gettin it out. I have a 4 channel amp running all 6 door speakers. That is also mounted in the center console. I mounted all my amps with nylon locking nuts and bolts. It takes 2 ppl for R&R. I have a smaller amp running the 8" mid/bass drivers in back which is mounted under the drivers seat. I have 2/3/4 channel amp mounted under the passenger seat which drives the two 12" subs. It's bridged to mono and each sub has its own space (1.0 cubic foot apiece). It took 3 weeks because all rca cables, power wires, ground wires, etc are under the carpet. The RCA's and power/ground wires are seperate and do not cross at all. The electronic crossover has a remote gain dial (basically a bass boost) that is mounted under the dash (near steering column) which was a royal pain. The theme for this install was to make it appear that I didn't have a system at all. The only thing that gives it away is an aftermarket head unit. This was the first car stereo system that I took my time on and did all at once. Most of my other systems have been hack jobs that I didn't take my time on. I would add a component here and there, with the hope of it sounding good. Anyway, sorry for the long post. P.S. I'm already planning some basic modifications to what I have now.