Spare tire subwoofer

[BrianH87]

I'm liking this idea. I only have the 9 speaker system, but it looks like you ended up not even using the original sub for anything anyhow. Unfortunately I don't actually have a spare tire. Do you think one of these would still work? Or should I consider one of the rectangular powered subs for the spare tire well? I want a clean install and look that won't break the bank.

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[Mike Pfeifer]

I have the 9 speaker system but have not yet made a decision on what I’m going to do for a sub yet. What I can say is that using forscan to “flatten the EQ” on the 9 speaker should be the absolute first thing that is done. A true night and day difference. I’m not sure if it is actually is flattening the EQ as everyone says, but whatever it is changing is for the better.

 

[69mach1-395]

You don't need a spare for it to work, it just sits where the spare would be. You need a 6mm threaded rod and wing nut to hold it down and maybe something to prevent rocking on the spare mount boss.

 

[BrianH87]

I’m clueless when it comes to audio. Would I be better off tapping the factory output before the amp rather than the rear speakers? I only ask because I have to run wires up front anyhow for power.

 

[Cathul]

I’m clueless when it comes to audio. Would I be better off tapping the factory output before the amp rather than the rear speakers? I only ask because I have to run wires up front anyhow for power.

Yes... you can even get some T-harnesses for this task. This way you don't have to cut or splice into any of the factory wiring.

 

[69mach1-395]

Good news everyone...using the rear speaker leads made a huge difference, so don't use the sub leads.

 

[BrianH87]

So either way works. I misunderstood. I thought you just tested the factory sub amp wiring. I was referring to the front amp. (I don’t have a sub.)

 

[69mach1-395]

It's usually better not to run signal next to power, if that helps any. Might get some noise...

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