ford4wd08

hey guys ive got a 05 f150 reg cab, and it has 4 doors and i installed a 12 in sub and amp, the box isnt huge but its bigger than just a regular truck box, but anyways my amp is just on the floor next to it and i was wondering if i could mount it on the back of my sub box, i miss my storage room lol, will this screw anything up if i sink like 4 screws into the back of the box to hold the amp on it, it would just make my system more compact

blazinrebel

it shouldnt effect anything. as long is the box it still sealed it should be fine.

ford4wd08

ok thanks for the response, im just tryin to make a little more room lol

dilloncawthon

screwin into it may cause it to leak. you could use velcro, or double sided tape.

JohnD

I was under the impression that amps werent supposed to be on the box because the vibrations from the bass adversely affects the functioning of the amp, I was told that they were supposed to be away from the box if possible. Maybe I was misinformed.

blazinrebel

i had my amp mounted on the box in my old truck and never had a problem

k.black

dillon you heard right but that is only true is the amp is able to vibrate. if all 4 corners are mounted down and in the middle there is a little velcro it will be fine

joefox

If the sub box is built right with internal bracing so it doesn't flex it is the most solid thing in the truck to mount your amp on. It may sound crazy but its true. Turn your stereo up and put a coin on the floor, the box, and anywheres else. If the enclosure is built solid the coin won't move. I can make a quarter bounce 2 inches off my floor. The floor is thin sheet metal and it vibrates a lot and its no different than the back wall or any other part of your truck.
Boxes that are thin and not reinforced will flex in the middle. The wider the box, the worse it will flex. Poor quality enclosures are what you should not mount a amp on. A properly built box is the most solid thing you can mount your amp on.

ford4wd08

ok guys thanks for the info

fastford04150

i had an 05 regular cab before i got my 04 scab, stepped down to step up - anyways - i had an amp and all that in my regular cab - i mounted it vertically along the rear wall of the truck personally, i had no problem while it was mounted up there - would do it again if space was an issue - also second opton could be to mount amp under drivers seat if theres enough room under there (scab and screw models have a air vent for rear seats) i think if air vent is not present and depending on size of amp (length,width, height) you could very well fit, mount, and hide it under seat and just run your wiring to the sub box.