It's definitely a shin hazard with the tailgate open, but it's perfect for the bike carrier. I like this style of carrier... super easy to load solo. Ramps can be tricky without an extra hand.
Nice idea adding the peg locks to your ramp.
It should be noted that at least one strap is needed...
The Stealthbox is a huge upgrade over the BO subwoofer. No question. It just wasn't enough to scratch that itch for me.
Everyone who heard the Stealthbox was very confused when I told them it wasn't enough for me.
After spending some time with the Stealthbox, I decided it wasn't going to cut it. I am keeping it in place, but it will be sitting idle unless we are roadtripping or camping and need all of the trunk space.
One sub in the trunk for most of the year. I chose a Hertz MP 300. It's a dual 4ohm...
I have the mobridge amp installed, powering three-way active front stage, two rears and a JL Stealthbox. WAY more power than the stock system, the ability to set individual delays for all outputs, plenty of bandwidth on the EQ side to dial things in. And quite a bit more power for the sub than...
Good. I ended up shredding the template a bit when I was taping it to the panel. Wouldn't have printed on letter sized paper anyway. I'm not sure they even scaled it properly tbh. A couple of the holes in the template landed in the existing opening. Oh well.
https://mobridge.us/product/mobridge-bo-a2b-ford-amp/
It's 8.1.1 channel. 8 for speakers (two are higher powered than the rest for primary midwoofers), one for sub, and additional RCA out of you wanted to use a separate sub amp.
I'm not saying that. It's actually quite impressive now that I have it EQd a bit and in phase. It definitely thumps!
But my aim had been to try to squeeze the most output possible from the Stealthbox enclosure.
The upgrade to the TW3 would have been a negligible expense after selling the TW1...
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When I wrote that it was going to be tight, I was more referring to the right rear interior panel.
I was bone-headed and didn't really research the difference in size between the TW1 and the TW3
The TW3 does not fit in the Stealthbox enclosure, as I've learned today...
It might be a few days before I have the panel back on. I did a test fit last night, without snapping it all back into place. I didn't want to put any more stress on those clips then I needed to.
I mainly want to do confirm that the few inches that the Mobridge amp protrudes beyond the...
Yes, definitely. But the other (better) low profile 10" sub from JL is not compatible. I was going to swap and sell the TW1 on eBay.
Here's my Mobridge amp installed.
FYI, the 10TW3 is NOT a drop in replacement for the 10TW1. It isn't close.
I probably should have consulted the dimensions first. 🤷♂️. I just assumed they shared the same basket assembly.
@kcbronco I do have the template. I will scan and upload it here today unless it's too big to scan.
I'm swapping the driver for a 10TW3 (arrives today). Once that is done, I'll work towards reinstalling the panel. I did a quick test fit yesterday without snapping anything in... Gonna be tight...
I'll be mounting my mobridge amp to the same place JL recommends mounting the stock amp. It's a little bigger than the stock amp, but it will fit with their mounting plate (and maybe some minor modification.
Depending on the size of the amp, possibly under the rear seat. I have a separate amp...
The driver has an integrated grill, so it wouldn't matter in that respect. Might have an impact on the driver somewhat with less free air flow to the front. But might not be a huge issue.
Got my JL Stealthbox a few days ago.
Here's how it compares to the stock BO sub.
Some dimensions for anyone curious about fitting another driver in here.
Pretty minimal stuffing for a sealed enclosure. I added some additional polyfil.
I think the stock enclosure did a better job of...