Any regrets taking apart truck for audio install?
01-23-2013, 05:12 PM
#1
Any regrets taking apart truck for audio install?
Hi all,
So I've been doing a lot of research on audio install for our F150. I personally have a 2012 F150 that will be going "under the knife" tomorrow by a professional installer. But the more I read, the more hesitant I am. People seem to be running into issues and personally I am worried about how the installer will mount the amp (he says he will glue it, which is pretty permanent because I told him no drilling) and the running of all the wires and the issue with the molex. I just don't want to have someone tearing into my $40k truck and then having vibration issues or any issues down the road. Would be even worse if it sounds like crap lol.
Anyone regret adding audio system?
BTW my system will consist of:
Polk DB6501 Component
JL 570-cxi (going to switch to Polk db691 down the road)
Alpine MRP-F300
AudioControl LC6i
Stock HU
So I've been doing a lot of research on audio install for our F150. I personally have a 2012 F150 that will be going "under the knife" tomorrow by a professional installer. But the more I read, the more hesitant I am. People seem to be running into issues and personally I am worried about how the installer will mount the amp (he says he will glue it, which is pretty permanent because I told him no drilling) and the running of all the wires and the issue with the molex. I just don't want to have someone tearing into my $40k truck and then having vibration issues or any issues down the road. Would be even worse if it sounds like crap lol.
Anyone regret adding audio system?
BTW my system will consist of:
Polk DB6501 Component
JL 570-cxi (going to switch to Polk db691 down the road)
Alpine MRP-F300
AudioControl LC6i
Stock HU
01-23-2013, 06:29 PM
#2
What's he going to glue the amp to? The carpet, that sounds more destructive when you want to remove it. The 6-1/2 speakers require drilling new holes, and those 6x9, cutting and drilling. Are you haveing the speakers glued in place?
It's your truck, cut it up.
It's your truck, cut it up.
01-24-2013, 11:34 AM
#3
Hi all,
So I've been doing a lot of research on audio install for our F150. I personally have a 2012 F150 that will be going "under the knife" tomorrow by a professional installer. But the more I read, the more hesitant I am. People seem to be running into issues and personally I am worried about how the installer will mount the amp (he says he will glue it, which is pretty permanent because I told him no drilling) and the running of all the wires and the issue with the molex. I just don't want to have someone tearing into my $40k truck and then having vibration issues or any issues down the road. Would be even worse if it sounds like crap lol.
Anyone regret adding audio system?
BTW my system will consist of:
Polk DB6501 Component
JL 570-cxi (going to switch to Polk db691 down the road)
Alpine MRP-F300
AudioControl LC6i
Stock HU
So I've been doing a lot of research on audio install for our F150. I personally have a 2012 F150 that will be going "under the knife" tomorrow by a professional installer. But the more I read, the more hesitant I am. People seem to be running into issues and personally I am worried about how the installer will mount the amp (he says he will glue it, which is pretty permanent because I told him no drilling) and the running of all the wires and the issue with the molex. I just don't want to have someone tearing into my $40k truck and then having vibration issues or any issues down the road. Would be even worse if it sounds like crap lol.
Anyone regret adding audio system?
BTW my system will consist of:
Polk DB6501 Component
JL 570-cxi (going to switch to Polk db691 down the road)
Alpine MRP-F300
AudioControl LC6i
Stock HU
01-26-2013, 11:47 PM
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I did an install on an extended cab Silverado a few years ago. It had enough room between the seat back and the back wall of the cab for crossovers, amp, etc. I used a 1/2" sheet of MDF to mount the amp and equipment to and used a Liquid Nails products to secure it to the back wall of the truck. Never a problem with any of it.
If the installer is planning on gluing the chassis of the amp to any sheetmetal of your truck....that's a BAD idea and a good way to ruin an amp. In addition to preventing electrical problems the wood and covering (carpet) help to isolate it both electrically and from vibration.
If the installer is planning on gluing the chassis of the amp to any sheetmetal of your truck....that's a BAD idea and a good way to ruin an amp. In addition to preventing electrical problems the wood and covering (carpet) help to isolate it both electrically and from vibration.