Subwoofer mounting locations for 4 doors

[gemask]

Hey everyone, has anyone figured out a mounting location for a sub in the back without taking up any cargo room? I really want to maintain the entire cargo space so that I can still store the doors onboard.

I've been thinking a shallow sub mounted into the side plastic on either side would work alright, would probably need to fab something of a bracket also, so it's not just hanging on the plastic. Has anyone taken those side plastic pieces off to see how much room is behind there?

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[FourHorses]

Hey everyone, has anyone figured out a mounting location for a sub in the back without taking up any cargo room? I really want to maintain the entire cargo space so that I can still store the doors onboard.

I've been thinking a shallow sub mounted into the side plastic on either side would work alright, would probably need to fab something of a bracket also, so it's not just hanging on the plastic. Has anyone taken those side plastic pieces off to see how much room is behind there?

I expect JL and/or MTX audio to provide a solution to go in the cubby on the passenger side, but they do not appear to have one to market yet.

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[TXNavy]

There should be pictures of the Lux package around somewhere that shows the subwoofer in the back. I believe it is on the driver's side behind the second row. Edit: It is on the passenger side near the tailgate.

At least that way you will know what kind of space you are dealing with.

 

[threeonone]

Hey everyone, has anyone figured out a mounting location for a sub in the back without taking up any cargo room? I really want to maintain the entire cargo space so that I can still store the doors onboard.

I've been thinking a shallow sub mounted into the side plastic on either side would work alright, would probably need to fab something of a bracket also, so it's not just hanging on the plastic. Has anyone taken those side plastic pieces off to see how much room is behind there?

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-yQo4dPkAer9/p_113PAW801B/Kenwood-PA-W801B.html

I had one of these mounted in my cargo area tucked up against the rear seats. It's sturdy enough you can stand on it and toss anything on top of it. Sounds amazing. My vehicle is in the shop getting 3M today but I could snap a pic tomorrow.

 

[PatientlyWaiting]

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-yQo4dPkAer9/p_113PAW801B/Kenwood-PA-W801B.html

I had one of these mounted in my cargo area tucked up against the rear seats. It's sturdy enough you can stand on it and toss anything on top of it. Sounds amazing. My vehicle is in the shop getting 3M today but I could snap a pic tomorrow.

How hard was it to wire up?

 

[BadBoyBroncoBilly]

The 1990's are calling

 

[CarbonBronco]

any imaged of where the rear woofer goes? im thinking im gonna do a Focal 8" sub in the factory location. the rest of the speakers will end up being focal components as well.

 

[rutherk1]

I mounted my amp under the seat and I am in the process of building an enclosure for the back. Its a shallow 10. Then I will built out the rest of it to cover the remainder of the cargo area (like a false floor) and put a piano hinge where the enclosure meets the false floor (probably going to make the false floor out of HDPE) so I can lift it up to access the jack/cubby. Ill post pics. Waiting on carpet for the enclosure. The entire thing should take up no lateral cargo space. it should make it somewhat flush with the factory hump when the seats are down. So that will be nice.

I sure a lot of good solutions will be available but they are usually super expensive and are usually made of cheap plastic, with the exception of the JL audio stealth boxes. The JL stuff is fiberglass but is still super expensive.

 

[Hossfire]

So, what drives the speakers in the B&O? Is just the subwoofer externally amped? Where is the amp located?

 

[threeonone]

Hey everyone, has anyone figured out a mounting location for a sub in the back without taking up any cargo room? I really want to maintain the entire cargo space so that I can still store the doors onboard.

I've been thinking a shallow sub mounted into the side plastic on either side would work alright, would probably need to fab something of a bracket also, so it's not just hanging on the plastic. Has anyone taken those side plastic pieces off to see how much room is behind there?

 

[threeonone]

How hard was it to wire up?

I had it professionally installed. Didn't want to run the risk of breaking any plastics. Pickens Party of 5 has a video on their YouTube though of how they installed theirs.

 

[DFNMAN]

How does it sound? I have been looking at the same sub.

 

[Tataman]

I discussed options with a professional install shop. I was the first bronco they had looked at and they were very accommodating to open up the back panel and list all options for an install. First option was to add a 10 inch jl woofer in the rear where the stock bo woofer resides. Second option was to build a custom box that sits in the rear with two 10 inch woofers. While I was interested in having the woofer out of out sight and to allow more cargo room, i ultimately decided to go with the two 10 inch woofers in the cargo area. Primary considerations were that I am a soft top (for now) and that I plan to drive a fair amount of the year topless and/or doors removed. It was their opinion that the base from a single woofer in the side compartment wasn’t going to provide the desired sound. They have a lot of install experiences with Jeep’s. I was really on the fence with adding a woofer box to the cargo area, but I am very glad I did. Having the top and doors off made a big difference in the sound. I don’t want to come across that I am selling you on the two woofers, but wanted to share my experience.

Btw, I would have totally upgraded to the package with the bo sound system and called it a day, but it wasent even an option in the black diamond. Ford left money on the table, at least in my purchase.

 

[threeonone]

How does it sound? I have been looking at the same sub.

I had all the speakers changed out to JL Audios as well and it sounds amazing now.

 

[dangerfoot]

I mounted my amp under the seat and I am in the process of building an enclosure for the back. Its a shallow 10. Then I will built out the rest of it to cover the remainder of the cargo area (like a false floor) and put a piano hinge where the enclosure meets the false floor (probably going to make the false floor out of HDPE) so I can lift it up to access the jack/cubby. Ill post pics. Waiting on carpet for the enclosure. The entire thing should take up no lateral cargo space. it should make it somewhat flush with the factory hump when the seats are down. So that will be nice.

I sure a lot of good solutions will be available but they are usually super expensive and are usually made of cheap plastic, with the exception of the JL audio stealth boxes. The JL stuff is fiberglass but is still super expensive.

That's what I'm thinking...down firing box and upgraded storage. How's it coming?

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