Anything not obvious I'm missing for audio install?

[broncoToBe]

Things I have:

• Stinger subwoofer enclosure
• AudioControl LC5.1300 with harness from plugnplay
• 2 pairs of Kicker 47KS
• AMP wiring kit with power cables

Is there anything else I'm gonna need? Maybe some tools to take out the plastic panels?

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[greatlakes]

Maybe some tools to take out the plastic panels?

Yes - those dash speaker grilles are very soft plastic, and their tabs are easily broken.

 

[broncoToBe]

Yes - those dash speaker grilles are very soft plastic, and their tabs are easily broken.

Got an amazon link for that? Not sure what to type for it to show up

 

[greatlakes]

Got an amazon link for that? Not sure what to type for it to show up

Sure

https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pan...l&qid=1667875272&sprefix=pane,aps,183&sr=8-10

 

[TXBronco72]

Things I have:

• Stinger subwoofer enclosure
• AudioControl LC5.1300 with harness from plugnplay
• 2 pairs of Kicker 47KS
• AMP wiring kit with power cables

Is there anything else I'm gonna need? Maybe some tools to take out the plastic panels?

i would look up a video of removing the front speaker grills. They have a plastic lip opposite side from the front windshield that will break. You want to pry around the sides and the windshield side, then pull the grill toward the windshield.

As far as what you’re missing….many people are installing 300 Hz bass blockers on the dash speakers. I installed the same speakers as you and left them off to see if I liked it. I ended up going back and installing them.

 

[Garemlin]

i would look up a video of removing the front speaker grills. They have a plastic lip opposite side from the front windshield that will break. You want to pry around the sides and the windshield side, then pull the grill toward the windshield.

As far as what you’re missing….many people are installing 300 Hz bass blockers on the dash speakers. I installed the same speakers as you and left them off to see if I liked it. I ended up going back and installing them.

I agree on checking out videos on the dash speaker grille removal. I was watching a random audio upgrade video and if you go into it blind you could break the grilles. Ford made it way harder than it needs to be.

 

[broncoToBe]

i would look up a video of removing the front speaker grills. They have a plastic lip opposite side from the front windshield that will break. You want to pry around the sides and the windshield side, then pull the grill toward the windshield.

As far as what you’re missing….many people are installing 300 Hz bass blockers on the dash speakers. I installed the same speakers as you and left them off to see if I liked it. I ended up going back and installing them.

What was the difference between bass blockers and no bass blickers? Also, link to the ones you bought?

 

[Copperhorse73]

Definitely want bass blockers. Also, MTI acoustics makes a nice bronco-specific amp mount for the passenger rear above the wheel well, makes mounting a breeze

 

[Bschurr]

Things I have:

• Stinger subwoofer enclosure
• AudioControl LC5.1300 with harness from plugnplay
• 2 pairs of Kicker 47KS
• AMP wiring kit with power cables

Is there anything else I'm gonna need? Maybe some tools to take out the plastic panels?

You are gonna need a fuse for the + cable that connects to the battery and some high quality 12AWG speaker cable from the amp to the sub. To help run the power wire from the amp you may need a wire hanger or some fish tape to snake through the trim panels. Lastly, get yourself some zip ties & some cloth tape to make sure all the wires are neatly managed and protected from any chafing. Good luck!

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

I agree on checking out videos on the dash speaker grille removal. I was watching a random audio upgrade video and if you go into it blind you could break the grilles. Ford made it way harder than it needs to be.

It's really, really easy, actually, you just need to pry with the right tool at the right place.

I uploaded this video to Youtube last week:

JR

 

[broncoToBe]

Definitely want bass blockers. Also, MTI acoustics makes a nice bronco-specific amp mount for the passenger rear above the wheel well, makes mounting a breeze

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/PAC-BB-4PR-P...67916441&sprefix=bass+blockers,aps,103&sr=8-4

And would I need to add bass blockers to just the dash speakers, or dash and the ones in the back?

 

[broncoToBe]

You are gonna need a fuse for the + cable that connects to the battery and some high quality 12AWG speaker cable from the amp to the sub. To help run the power wire from the amp you may need a wire hanger or some fish tape to snake through the trim panels. Lastly, get yourself some zip ties & some cloth tape to make sure all the wires are neatly managed and protected from any chafing. Good luck!

I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019Z3RCG2?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K4V9XMGHR95VB6VSVCPH&th=1 would that include all you mentioned for the amp and sub?

 

[cyberfalco]

The signal to the rear speakers and dash speakers is already cutoff at a higher frequency so bass blockers are not necessary. Only the kick panels get full signal.

If you plan on sending full signal from the amp, then yes you should get some sort of crossover.

 

[Billnchristy]

The signal to the rear speakers and dash speakers is already cutoff at a higher frequency so bass blockers are not necessary. Only the kick panels get full signal.

If you plan on sending full signal from the amp, then yes you should get some sort of crossover.

That's not true for the dash. The dash speakers go through the kick panel speakers and have a capacitor built into the speaker. You do need them up front.

 

[cyberfalco]

That's not true for the dash. The dash speakers go through the kick panel speakers and have a capacitor built into the speaker. You do need them up front.

You're right, I forgot about that.

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