Subs in the lift gate?

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Mmartin

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I'm thinking of doing some shallow mount subs in the lift gate on my 04 Denali. I have 2 small kids and need my room and seating. I don't want an 8 or a single 10. I am thinking of doing 2 10s or 12s in the lift gate.

Yes I know I will need to change out my lift struts to hold it up.

Has anyone done this?
 

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Should be fairly easy if you're decent with fiberglass and bodywork. Expect a lot more rattle than a typical dual 10/12 sub setup since the pressure of the subs will be a part of the rear hatch instead of pushing against it. Are you planning on doing it ported or sealed? Take into account for how much airspace will be available for the subs, as that will determine the performance for whichever size you pick and whether ported or sealed will work better in that application.

Sound deaden to add mass will help with the rattling some.
 
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I am still in the design phase. I've pulled everything apart and took measurements. Prob going to make a plug out of wood and filler then build a mold and pop it off in just glass to save weight. Again lots of details..lol
 

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Would love to see pics. Sealed box? Idk id suggest going with 8s. Get some good deadner lol
 

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I'm thinking of doing some shallow mount subs in the lift gate on my 04 Denali. I have 2 small kids and need my room and seating. I don't want an 8 or a single 10. I am thinking of doing 2 10s or 12s in the lift gate.

Yes I know I will need to change out my lift struts to hold it up.

Has anyone done this?
They make a box that fits behind their row check out ebay
 

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I found a box on amazon that fits behind the third rows in the NNBS. Not sure if the size is the same between the door and seats as mine but. The box is like 35$ and had free shipping. As long as its made good and seals up nice it will work. Wood is wood and as long as you have the right air space for the speaker you have it will work.

I measured right around 12" to work for a box behind the third row. Once mine gets ill take some pics of it. I found a guy in my town that had a similar box and most likely the exact same one im getting but he didn't know the manufacture of it. I fit that box right in the middle behind my third row seats.


http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/sub-enclosure-ideas.80163/

that's my post for the sub box. Eventually ill work on a hidden box in the driver side rear quarter panel.
 

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