2002 Dodge Ram Speaker Box Needed
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Topic: 2002 Dodge Ram Speaker Box Needed
Posted By: Carbotix
Subject: 2002 Dodge Ram Speaker Box Needed
Date Posted: July 05, 2002 at 12:11 AM
I have a 02 Dodge Ram 1500. I have my whole audio and video system designed excluding the subs/box. Does anyone have any ideas? I would like to have atleat 10"s..........
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Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 05, 2002 at 8:20 AM
I'm guessing ya don't have an extra-cab.
You should be able to fit 3 or 4 10" subs across the back if not 12". I've seen it done in lots of trucks, you just lose all of your space behind the seats and have to build a wedge shaped box.. usually best to yank out the bench/seats to get in there tighter.
port the box, or sealed.. ported may be best in a tight space like that.
it also depends on how far back you put the seats/how tall you are as to the room you'll have to work.
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 05, 2002 at 9:13 AM
Thanks for the reply, but I do have a quad cab... I have found a custom down fire box but it will only hold 8"s. My problem is....... under the back seat there is a built in cubby hole so there isn't alot of room. My question is have you seen anyone do anything in this kind of truck that I might be able to borrow some ideas from.
Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 05, 2002 at 4:44 PM
how badly do ya want to keep your back seats?
*grin*
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
Posted By: caraudioshopbm
Date Posted: July 05, 2002 at 6:15 PM
you should be able to get 2 10" in there it will be tight but it can b done with wood & glass the 10"s will fire to the front of the truck
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4 guys 1 shop & we know r sh*t
Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 06, 2002 at 3:03 PM
Do you have any specs?
Posted By: NyxBass
Date Posted: July 06, 2002 at 10:40 PM
Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 06, 2002 at 11:55 PM
Thanks everyone for your help. I think that I will be able to figure something out. I will post some pics when I get it done. 
Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 06, 2002 at 11:55 PM
>4 guys 1 shop & we know r sh*t
This isn't a pissing contest bro heh
hell I've been in this field for over 10 years now, worked as both sales and an IASCA level installer for a shop in the DC area, and competed (and won) in events in the pro circuit as well.. I'm sure quite a few people here have good ideas.
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 12:26 AM
Don't bro me. I was saying thanks.....
Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 5:27 AM
bro is short for brother. It's a pleasantry.
If I was trying to be derogatory I'd have called you something else I'm sure.
chill.. it's all good
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 11:27 AM
carbotix, it was not you to whom I was speaking in regards to the above message, it was caraudiobm. This is why I quoted his response in mine. Perhaps that was missed.
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
Posted By: Carbotix
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 4:31 PM
GlassWolf, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. Thanks for your help though. I decided to form a box out of fiberglass that will custom fit under the back seat. I want to keep my truck as stock looking as I can, you know besides all of the TV screens and speakers that is. I have been reading some of your comments and "It seems you know your stuff" I own the company Carbotix here in Austin TX. If you ever happen to relocate "The Job Is Yours" If you have any cool ideas for my truck or boat let me know: jason@carbotix.com (Thanks again)
Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 07, 2002 at 7:02 PM
haha thank you for the compliment.
as far as ideas on the truck, if ya fiberglass the box and want to kep it looking stealth get some matching headliner material ( I get mine from van conversion shops ) and use that to make the grille for the box if the subs fire forward or up (otherwise visible)
This was a trick I've used a lot in various spots to hide things so they blend in. headliner material is a thin foam stuff that's acoustically transparent so it's ideal for grilles. just sink the subs back inthe the glass a bit on the box, maybe aninch or so to allow for cone excursion and it'll never touch the fabric when it's done. I'd do that and perhaps look at covering the box in a matching vinyl color so it blends in with the truck's interior.
a local friend of mine just bought a 95 dakota sport he wants a system for when he gets teh money together, but this one is a normal cab.. nice little truck though ^_^ tiny, with a 318.. yum
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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi
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