I'll be installing this today and I'll have some feedback for y'all this evening. I might even do a instruction guide if enough people are interested. I have a lariat with the Sony system so I DO NOT have to take the radio out of the dash. All I have to do is take the kick panel and the b-pillar off on the drivers side. I couldn't find a video online of people just installing the kicker vss sub with a Sony factory system so I'm curious to see how everything works together. While I'm sure I'll get flack from some about not building a box with a nice sub and amp, the goal here was to keep everything as stock as possible. I didn't want to have to splice wire and/or lose my under-seat storage. I've had vehicles in the past with full systems and I loved it but I'm at this point in life, I'm content with having a modest sounding system.


Update 2:

So I finished the install this morning, it was extremely simple but I recommend investing in some deep sockets, you will need them.

So unfortunately, this isn't going to be the most positive review. I buttoned everything up and then took the truck around the block. Initial impressions were, "what changed?" To me it sounded pretty much like stock. I took it back to the house and pulled the back seat down again to make sure everything was seated properly. There was a green light on the amp, tester showed 12 volts. I know it wasn't my connections that you have to splice near the b pillar because instead of using the splice connectors the sub came with, I broke out the soldering iron, stripped the wires back and made sure I had solid connections. I got back in the truck, made sure the EQ was completely balanced, and tried playing some rap/hip hop. I'll admit, the low end bass is a little louder and deeper but the transitions from different tones is not smooth at all. The sub sounds like the box it's in is too large. You hear a flat sound coming from the sub when it hits. It honestly sounds a little cheap. I would not say SQ was in mind when designing this setup. Since the truck had the factory Sony 8" sub, I was able to plug that sub back in and slide it under the seat along with the kicker 8". Again, there was more bass but in my honest opinion, the Sony sub sounds better by itself. While the Sony is not as loud, it's definitely much much smoother. I'm gonna call kicker on Monday to see if anything can be done. Everyone has always told me "stereos out of a box" are not worth it. I guess I expected more out of kicker.

If kicker can't help me find a way for it to sound better I'll be returning it and spending my 700 bucks on buying a nice 10, small quality amp, and building a custom box to fit in the location of the stock sub. By doing the work myself, I can definitely stay under budget. But, fingers crossed I'm just missing something


Update 3:

Just spoke with crutchfield. There aren't any adjustments I can make. Apparently Kicker originally marketed this product for trucks that did not have a sub from the factory. For those of us with factory Sony subs, this was not intended to be an "upgrade". They made it "compatible" by adding a Sony amp relocation bracket. Other than that, wiring and amp is the same for kits without Sony. I've set a return and will be taking everything out today and reinstalling my factory sub. Once that return is processed, I'll order some new equipment.

If you have a Sony system in your 2015-2016 F150 with the Sony sub installed from the factory, I would not recommend this product. It will be a waste of your time and money. On a more positive note, Crutchfield accepted my return with no questions asked. They know customer service.


Update 4:
Going with a Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-10, Rockford Fosgate Punch P300X1, and will build a custom box. Should sound exactly how I want it to.

 

I have one also. Sounds pretty good no adjustments available. Bolts right in the back behind seat. Adds the bass that the factory system was lacking.

 

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you think. I had a 10" sub installed by a local shop. Made all the difference in the world to my sucky Sony.

 

I'm glad to hear that! Would you say it was worth the money?

 

I bought mine on eBay for $499. Definitely worth it. I was going to change out the other speakers, but the sub and amp made a world of difference.

 

I really want this system myself! But I want the one with the Amp for the door speakers as well, but at $1200 thats too pricey for me!

 

You stole that.
I've been scouring all over the internet for the best deal, but still strike out. Looks like eBay will need some love now.

 

So does your truck have the factory Sony sub behind the rear seat? I don't think my stock Sony system with the sub sounds all that bad really.

 

Yes, I have the factory Sony sub behind the back seat.

 

So what's different about the kicker sub?