JL Audio Stealthbox Center Console Install Help

[markgrise]

I purchased the JL Stealthbox, however JL's site indicates the following:

"Will not fit Trucks with AC vents on the back of the center console or vehicles with deep storage area in front of cup holders. Will not fit Full-Size “Classic” Trucks, Chevrolet SSR, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Hummer H2, Hummer H2 SUT."

Their site suggests this fits Yukon Denali's, and to my knowledge, all Yukon Denalis have a storage area in front of the cup holders. I wouldn't describe it as a deep storage area, though. It's only 1.5-2" deep and as wide as the cup holder.

Does anyone know what their talking about? I want to avoid beginning the Install if this box will not work with my 2011 YD.


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[markgrise]

This is the version I have.


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[Rocket Man]

Did you ask JL? I'm sure an email or phone call should answer your question.

 

[markgrise]

No. I was hoping to find someone who has installed this box with this console version.

I'm also curious where others have mounted the amp. I see most have mounted it under the rear captain chairs, but I have Weathertech floor mats and I'm sure my kids will eventually spill something down there.

I have been trying to locate pictures of an Install where someone has placed the amp in the driver side cargo area beneath the liftgate motor, but I haven't come across anything yet. I have a JL JX500.1 amp that should fit well.



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[Rocket Man]

Sounds like you'll just have to tear some stuff apart and physically see if things fit before running wires, as is always the case when I do an install of car stereo. But you could probably ask JL if the box fits your application. I'm sure they know.

 

[markgrise]

I think I'm okay. The site says it won't for trucks with vents on the console or those with a "deep" storage area behind the cup holders. Mine has the small compartment behind the cup holders, but I wouldn't say it's deep.

I googled some of the 2008 versions and this is what I found. I think this is what they're talking about


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[BlueAc]

Yea that's the same console I have and I purchased the stealthbox for it as well. Judging by this pic I'm guessing the seats have to come out to get the console out???


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[markgrise]

I installed yesterday. It fits fine.

It doesn't have the low end I was hoping for, but an improvement over the stock sub.


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[Rocket Man]

Glad it fit. That's got to be an improvement for sure, I can't believe they can even call that stocker a sub. They should have left them in the rear like the NBS. I used an MTX Thunderform enclosure with a 10" JL sub in my 02 and it hits hard.

 

[markgrise]

It's an improvement. I just readjusted the Audio Control LC2i and it's a lot better. Still doesn't have the thump on the low end. It does well with long bass lines, but doesn't give that deep thump with rock music. I like it, though.

I agree with you. GM could have spent an extra $50 and invested in a quality sub with better bass control.


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