so i just got a 98 wrangler sport but it didnt have a console sub and i was wondering about peoples solutions to this problem while still keeping the tiny trunk space and rear seats in if there are any out there
Subwoofer install ideas?
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@Rob5589 has a slick setup using a powered sub he mounting inside the bottom of the rear seat. I mounted a slimline 8" sub in my center console. Took a little fab work to do it. I, like you, didn't have a factory sub and just an empty pocket.
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Thank you this whole jeep things pretty new to me. Thank god the community is great!
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Wrangler97
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I have a box that is fitted to the back seat trunk space, but that’s not what you are looking for. The space is so small that I hardly notice not having though. Maybe you could find a console from a newer tj and fit it in I’m not sure. good luck!
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I located a used Rubicon center console for my 06 TJ X, with sub and amp inside. Replaced the broken speaker with a Kicker and the sound is great with my stock radio.
Ray
Ray
Under the rear seat mounted to the bottom of the seat. Get a powered sub like the ROckford Fosgate PS-8 $$ or Sound Ordnance $ or Kicker $$$
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On mine it takes about 5 mins to detach the cabling and remove seat. The amp stays in place.
It’s 4 screws to remove, plus wiring that simply unplugs from the amp. Not long at all. Much less than removing my hardtop with a hoist
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I'll take some pictures later, unless @Rob5589 beats me to it. In short, cut a piece of 3/4" plywood slightly larger than the footprint of the sub/amp. Cut grooves in the board where your metal straps are underneath the seat. Sneak the plywood base under those straps. Bolt the sub/amp onto it. Run your wires. Enjoy!
Steve Rodgers
TJ Enthusiast
I put a 1.25" lift on both front seats, now I can fit a small box I will build under the driver seat. It will contain a speaker designed for tight space, ill put an amp somewhere for it.
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@Steve Rodgers thats an interesting idea if i dodnt have a lock box under there for my stuff with the top off id do that for sire
You can see the metal straps I used,
And installed and wired up. I ran cabling on both sides, basically it was what worked best.
And installed and wired up. I ran cabling on both sides, basically it was what worked best.
Steve Rodgers
TJ Enthusiast
I put in the steel locking center console for this reason. I knew I wanted to use the under seat space for this purpose. The speaker I'm going to use needs less than a cubic foot of box to work well. Nothing huge, just some clean bottom end. I don't need to rattle the license plate like the kids do.
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