jeep wrangler vs subwoofer

07-26-2002, 12:05 PM

Anyone have any suggestions or tips as to how I could install a sub in the jeep, more importantly, how to keep it out of the weather and also prevent theft?

I do not wish to consider the pre-fab'd sub that mopar offers--to identifiable and easy to steal!

Thom · 07-26-2002, 06:40 PM

The best solution we found for Jeeps when I was in retail was to put them behind the back seat aiming down at the floor. Make sure the woofers are a few inches off the floor, and they can be aimed towards the front of the vehicle slightly. You should be able to fit (2) 10"s easily and (2) 12"s should fit with a little more carefull layout. One sub won't be a problem.

This way the woofers are less visible (only the top of the box can be seen) and they're protected form the elements (but I wouldn't recommend letting an MDF box get wet, either).

PoweredByDodge · 09-09-2002, 02:09 PM

In addition to Thom's suggestion... I'd like to agree with it, and add this suggestion as well...

before "finishing" the box... you should give it one or two coats of a high quality wood preservative --- (i know it doesn't readily soak in, but give it a while and teh stuff sorta gets in there)... then give it two coats of some Minwax outdoor varnish. This will make the box pretty weather resistant. you can then carpet it to match the vehicle ... that way its not "very easy to see" or anything.

after that you should be able to drive around in a light drizzle and not worry about it --- (worry about your amps though... get electrical gear wet and you're in trouble).

ntculenuff · 09-09-2002, 02:44 PM

try spraying the box with rihno lining or the tuff bed stuff it will make the box indestructable and weather proof...

Tonio18 · 10-17-2002, 11:20 AM

Well, what i did with my jeep, I have 2001 Hard top wrangler, was have the subs installed in the floor of my jeep. I had it cut out subs and all, and I have a plexi-glass covering so that it is visible, because I have neon rings around my subs, and it is impossible to steal, unless you feel likd jacking up a jeep and then taking about 4 hrs, the time it took to install, and steal the subs. It didn't cost that much and it looks so cool. I even have carpet cutouts that match my interior so when you look at the floor all you see is a neon ring and two gxr's hitting hard as hell!!!!! Or you could have the subs custom done to fit under the back seat of your jeep, and have an, amp housing placed under your seat, q-logic offers a custom box to do this, this is another good looking and sounding method. Good luck on your prob

07-26-2002, 12:05 PM	#1
saint Guest Posts: n/a	jeep wrangler vs subwoofer Anyone have any suggestions or tips as to how I could install a sub in the jeep, more importantly, how to keep it out of the weather and also prevent theft? I do not wish to consider the pre-fab'd sub that mopar offers--to identifiable and easy to steal!

09-09-2002, 02:09 PM	#3
PoweredByDodge Polk Expert Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Far away from Craig Schmid. Posts: 4,179	In addition to Thom's suggestion... I'd like to agree with it, and add this suggestion as well... before "finishing" the box... you should give it one or two coats of a high quality wood preservative --- (i know it doesn't readily soak in, but give it a while and teh stuff sorta gets in there)... then give it two coats of some Minwax outdoor varnish. This will make the box pretty weather resistant. you can then carpet it to match the vehicle ... that way its not "very easy to see" or anything. after that you should be able to drive around in a light drizzle and not worry about it --- (worry about your amps though... get electrical gear wet and you're in trouble). __________________ "Well a gypsy lady once told me, 'Son you got the kinda soul that's got to be free. It ain't whatcha want, it's just what you need. Like a blackbird baby you were born with wings." --- Gary Allan. Vince Spinelli -- "Kinda off his mental reservation." www.SpinelliCreations.com blog.SpinelliCreations.com Vince@SpinelliCreations.com Bizzazop...

09-09-2002, 02:44 PM	#4
ntculenuff Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: sitting pretty in AZ Posts: 1,071	try spraying the box with rihno lining or the tuff bed stuff it will make the box indestructable and weather proof... __________________ Speakers: Definitive BP7001sc mains Definitive C/L/R 3000 center Polk RT800i's rears Definitive supercube I Sub Audio: Pioneer Elite VSX-56TXi used as a pre amp Adcom GFA7500 Onkyo DXC370 CD Carousel Technics SL-10 turntable Oppo BDP-83 SACD, DVD-A Video: Mitsubishi WD65837 DLP Oppo BDP-83 Bluray

07-26-2002, 06:40 PM	#2
Thom Polk Installer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Install Bay Posts: 731	The best solution we found for Jeeps when I was in retail was to put them behind the back seat aiming down at the floor. Make sure the woofers are a few inches off the floor, and they can be aimed towards the front of the vehicle slightly. You should be able to fit (2) 10"s easily and (2) 12"s should fit with a little more carefull layout. One sub won't be a problem. This way the woofers are less visible (only the top of the box can be seen) and they're protected form the elements (but I wouldn't recommend letting an MDF box get wet, either).

10-17-2002, 11:20 AM	#5
Tonio18 Polkie Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1	Well, what i did with my jeep, I have 2001 Hard top wrangler, was have the subs installed in the floor of my jeep. I had it cut out subs and all, and I have a plexi-glass covering so that it is visible, because I have neon rings around my subs, and it is impossible to steal, unless you feel likd jacking up a jeep and then taking about 4 hrs, the time it took to install, and steal the subs. It didn't cost that much and it looks so cool. I even have carpet cutouts that match my interior so when you look at the floor all you see is a neon ring and two gxr's hitting hard as hell!!!!! Or you could have the subs custom done to fit under the back seat of your jeep, and have an, amp housing placed under your seat, q-logic offers a custom box to do this, this is another good looking and sounding method. Good luck on your prob

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