Adding AMP & Subs to OEM Bose/Navi Head??

[TXSlammer]

I have a 2007 Tahoe LTZ w/ Bose, Navi, rear DVD, etc. I just picked up two Fosgate R2SD2 12s and a 1200-1D amp. Can I add the amp/subs and keep the OEM head unit?? I do not want to replace it. I just want to add more bass.

 

[Bruizza]

Yeah you can buy a line output converter and tap into your current bose sub for your RCA's and remote turn on.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EOZmHI4ltX4/g_721/Line-Output-Converters.html

 

[NathanJax]

Yeah you can buy a line output converter and tap into your current bose sub for your RCA's and remote turn on.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EOZmHI4ltX4/g_721/Line-Output-Converters.html

 

[TXSlammer]

Thanks Bruizza. where will I tap the remote into at the sub?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Thanks Bruizza. where will I tap the remote into at the sub?

I ran remote from under the hood on a 12V switched. There's also the same under the dash (I didn't know at the time). It's a pink wire and it's from a post on gmfullsize is about all I remember.

 

[Bruizza]

Remote I am not 100% sure on. Been a few years since I installed one of those in my old Yukon. I feel like the line output converter had a spot for it but you could go with vt_hokie's suggestion.

 

[TXSlammer]

Thanks again guys... did y'all leave the bose sub hooked up? I have been reading a lot on this (I think I'm more confused now) and some people said that they blew the little bose sub from turning up the stereo too much. I think I would remove most of the bass from the eq on the h/u and just use the subs for bass. did y'all have the same issue with the bose sub or did you leave/remove it?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

I left it hooked up. It's been fine for 3 years now.

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[DWebPro]

Let me know when you find out where you run your power wire from the battery.

I have looked all over the place and can not find a spot to get the wire into the cab.

 

[Deephaven]

I'd unplug the Bose sub. No need for another source of interference.

I bought an adapter to get GM RAP power in my '10. I needed it for other reasons though. There may be a retained accessory power lead somewhere that someone knows about.

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Let me know when you find out where you run your power wire from the battery.

I have looked all over the place and can not find a spot to get the wire into the cab.

I ran it with the main grommet to the top left of the brake pedal. I've run 4 wires through there so far. It's easy to get to from under the hood. I used a metal coat hanger and taped my wires to it and pushed them roght on through beside the other wiring.

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[DWebPro]

I ran it with the main grommet to the top left of the brake pedal. I've run 4 wires through there so far. It's easy to get to from under the hood. I used a metal coat hanger and taped my wires to it and pushed them roght on through beside the other wiring.

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Thank you sir! Just routed the wire between meetings, now I need to hook up the rest and I will finally have some bass!

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Thank you sir! Just routed the wire between meetings, now I need to hook up the rest and I will finally have some bass!

You're welcome. Enjoy the thump

 

[TXSlammer]

Let me know when you find out where you run your power wire from the battery.

I have looked all over the place and can not find a spot to get the wire into the cab.

I watched a video on Youtube where they ran it through an existing whole in the fire wall. That's what I am going to try and do. I am installing this weekend so I will let you know what I find.

 

[Deephaven]

Factory grommet is huge. Right above where my left foot sits (size 16 and way up as I am 6'7). I pulled 4@14ga and 2@1/0 through it with room to spare.

 

[DWebPro]

You're welcome. Enjoy the thump

for the ground, should I just use a self tapping screw? any recommendations?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

I took one of the bolts out if the net anchor in the back and put a ring terminal on the ground wire and put it back on. Works great

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[DWebPro]

I took one of the bolts out if the net anchor in the back and put a ring terminal on the ground wire and put it back on. Works great

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Ahh, I am installing mine under the second row captains chairs.

----EDIT----

Used the ground from a bolt for the seat! everything is firing up now, just need to tap the LOC to the sub wire.

 

[unoigo]

Ahh, I am installing mine under the second row captains chairs.

----EDIT----

Used the ground from a bolt for the seat! everything is firing up now, just need to tap the LOC to the sub wire.

I've been looking to do the same thing. Just some subs and an amp. Where did you get the box? I've seen a few on eBay but not sure of quality or fitment.

 

[DWebPro]

I've been looking to do the same thing. Just some subs and an amp. Where did you get the box? I've seen a few on eBay but not sure of quality or fitment.

From Amazon.. this link is the box I am using.