Subs in jack compartment

[DallasTahoe]

Hello im new here, I tried to search this but it keeps kicking me out, guess cuz of my sucky phone, anyway, I have a 98 Tahoe, and im wanting to use the jack storage location in the rear quarter panel to mount one or two Punch P3 ten inch subs, I dont really want to use a cookie cutter sub box for this since I use my Tahoe for work and I need all the space in the cargo area I can, I can only use the drivers side since I have a rear ac unit on the passenger side ive been toying with the idea of fiberglassing it but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to do it because it would be pretty difficult because I still want to use most if not all the factory panels, that and a good spot to mount the amp where I dont have to actually show off the amp, or if there is an aftermarket enclosure for the subs...

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

does your truck have barn doors or a tailgate?

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Ok, I hav my compressor and air tank where the jack and rear A/c use to be. I cut that all that shit out, who cares about your passengers? Plus when you have a leak it is easier to find.

Get a nice whiz wheel and die grinder. I would just make and how you are going to cut the trim panels for the subs be re-enforce it with wood so the plastic doesn't seep in and crack. Cover up any hideous lines with fiberglass or bondo and kinda smooth it out. In the end I would just have it recarpeted to match the rest.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

Hello im new here, I tried to search this but it keeps kicking me out, guess cuz of my sucky phone, anyway, I have a 98 Tahoe, and im wanting to use the jack storage location in the rear quarter panel to mount one or two Punch P3 ten inch subs, I dont really want to use a cookie cutter sub box for this since I use my Tahoe for work and I need all the space in the cargo area I can, I can only use the drivers side since I have a rear ac unit on the passenger side ive been toying with the idea of fiberglassing it but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to do it because it would be pretty difficult because I still want to use most if not all the factory panels, that and a good spot to mount the amp where I dont have to actually show off the amp, or if there is an aftermarket enclosure for the subs...

I have been considering this area too for a sub. My current box is just to big and cumbersome to move around. Honestly I don't thing you will have the space for 2 10's. The punch series I think require at lease 1cuFt per sub. Sneaking 2 in there could be a real trick. I would think that maybe a single 12 would fit better, something designed for a small sealed enclosure. The Sundown subs come to mind...

BUT hey, if you have the idea, Go For It! and post pics of the build.

 

[edward61]

Hello im new here, I tried to search this but it keeps kicking me out, guess cuz of my sucky phone, anyway, I have a 98 Tahoe, and im wanting to use the jack storage location in the rear quarter panel to mount one or two Punch P3 ten inch subs, I dont really want to use a cookie cutter sub box for this since I use my Tahoe for work and I need all the space in the cargo area I can, I can only use the drivers side since I have a rear ac unit on the passenger side ive been toying with the idea of fiberglassing it but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to do it because it would be pretty difficult because I still want to use most if not all the factory panels, that and a good spot to mount the amp where I dont have to actually show off the amp, or if there is an aftermarket enclosure for the subs...

Did you find anything ? Did you build a box ?

 

[barney91]

I think the best place to put a sub and keep it stealthy would be to make a box that fits under the rear seats
To me it would be way much cleaner and im sure it would sound louder due to it being closer

I know you say you have p3s but im sure if you sell them you can get somthing better to fit your needs
For example a sundown sa-8 its an 8" sub but dont let the size fool you, they get down

If you want i can post a link where a kid put 2 of them under his seat, but his truck is an obs ext cab not a tahoe but im sure you can still fit 1 or maybe the second one

 

[edward61]

I think the best place to put a sub and keep it stealthy would be to make a box that fits under the rear seats
To me it would be way much cleaner and im sure it would sound louder due to it being closer

I know you say you have p3s but im sure if you sell them you can get somthing better to fit your needs
For example a sundown sa-8 its an 8" sub but dont let the size fool you, they get down

If you want i can post a link where a kid put 2 of them under his seat, but his truck is an obs ext cab not a tahoe but im sure you can still fit 1 or maybe the second one

Whats the link i would like to check it out.

 

[GMCYukonDriver]

I wasn't going to get a sub setup for this reason, I still use my cargo area. Plus, I didn't want it to get broken into. Then I found a Pioneer 8" shallow mount on CL, and decided to build this box. It fits under the passenger seat. I don't have a ton of bass, but it really adds a lot. It also vibrates that seat like crazy, which isn't the best, but it's not terrible. Here's pics:

The reason that one side has to be angled is because of the spring on the bottom of the seat to adjust the seat's position, like this: (pic is from behind the seat)

 

[barney91]

Whats the link i would like to check it out.

Heres the link so you can get an idea of what i mean http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/bo...1995-chevy-sundown-build-ubl-up-to-date-9912/

 

[moviewithnotitle]

Heres the link so you can get an idea of what i mean http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/bo...1995-chevy-sundown-build-ubl-up-to-date-9912/

That guys build thread makes me want to get out an work on my Hoe...he is progressing well.

 

[barney91]

That guys build thread makes me want to get out an work on my Hoe...he is progressing well.

I know right, if i didnt have the set up i have now im sure id be running my subs like he did under the seat, it looks so clean that way

 

[vmi332]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43531

 

[moviewithnotitle]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43531

That's a slick install. Not fully hidden, but pretty good.

 

[DallasTahoe]

heres what i did, and yes that is a wood bed...still not done, just need to glass in the compartment and finish it all out.../Users/iMAC/Desktop/335287_471612949538695_350258827_o.jpg/Users/iMAC/Desktop/335287_471612942872029_2039753174_o.jpg/Users/iMAC/Desktop/335287_471612939538696_1011298341_o.jpg/Users/iMAC/Desktop/335287_471612946205362_1674319601_o.jpg

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sorry heres the pics

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[moviewithnotitle]

DallasTahoe,
yo man, that is awesome! I really like it. I especially like the wood bed you built. Definately unique and you don't have to worry about beating up the carpet at all! Kudos man, nice job.

 

[edward61]

Thats cool and diffrent hopefully ill get to see your truck here in town.

 

[KPOD]

Awesome job with the wood bed, I really like it! Makes me feel like I could throw a gutted deer in my bed and not worry about it staining the interior

 

[DallasTahoe]

thanks fellas! thought it would be a lil different, it works good because i work out of my truck so its always getting stuff thrown in there and i dont really have to worry about it gettin dirty...and the best part is it didnt cost much! But yea its not quite done i still need to pull it out, sand it down a little bit and coat it with some clear polyeurothane, then put it back in and put some aluminum strips on it like in those old truck beds.

 

[Monstar_est87]

Wow Dallas great work..! Looks awsum...wat size subs are they..? Specs/ Dimensions of the box u made..?

 

[DallasTahoe]

thanks bro! its just a couple of 10's i didnt measure anything or do any calculations, im really a novice when it comes to that stuff, but it looks like it will be enough airspace, i was only going to put one 10, but figured since i had two i might as well use it, if it doesnt work good, ill just redo the front of the box for one ten or trade those for one good 12" sub....idk well see how it sounds then ill figure it out, im in no rush, just taking my time on it...not like i used to be when i was in my twenties! lol