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I have an 03 scab and im building a custom box for under my rear bench seat. Im still undecided on going with a 10 or 12 inch sub. But my question is can i hook up a sub and amp up to my stock 6 disc radio?
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Yes. Take it to a good install place and they can do it
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I have two tens under my rear seat and a stock deck.
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Yes. Take it to a good install place and they can do it
I planned on doing it myself. I've installed systems before its just ive never done it with a stock radio
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Originally Posted by My03fx4
I planned on doing it myself. I've installed systems before its just ive never done it with a stock radio
You will need to use a line out converter or an amp that has high level inputs.
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Originally Posted by My03fx4
I have an 03 scab and im building a custom box for under my rear bench seat. Im still undecided on going with a 10 or 12 inch sub. But my question is can i hook up a sub and amp up to my stock 6 disc radio?
Yes, you can. As already stated, you can purchase a line level to RCA converter. It is easy to install and you can do it yourself with minimal tools and knowledge.

For example: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142LOC8...0.html?tp=2001

You will find numerous resources on the Internet for installation tips. Good luck.
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Yes use a line out converter. Don't use the high level inputs on the amp.



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