'01 Ranger Ext. cab custom box, 12 inch sub
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: July 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Topic: '01 Ranger Ext. cab custom box, 12 inch sub
Posted By: bmiller710
Subject: '01 Ranger Ext. cab custom box, 12 inch sub
Date Posted: March 11, 2004 at 4:41 PM
Just so im understanding.....I have a 2001 Ranger Extended cab and need to make a custom box for a 12 inch sub to fit behind the seat. All I need to do is mask off the area and make a standard shape, then cut a circle for where the sub will mount to, and then cover it with fleece and fiberglass that? And this will be strong enough for a sub and have the same sound quality as a MDF box would?
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Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: March 11, 2004 at 10:26 PM
You would mask of the area and then lay foil over it to make sure NO resin will leak into your interior. Then once you have done the bottom you can make extensions to raise a 12 inch MDF ring you will need to cut, then you cover the whole area with fleece after you have trimmed off excess fiberglass. Once you have the fleece all resin soaked then you add 5-7 more layers of fiberglass over and sand it down, paint, add carpet, whatever. Hope this helps.
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Posted By: bmiller710
Date Posted: March 13, 2004 at 5:00 PM
Do you leave the wooden posts that hold the ring inside the fiberglass frame? or do you take them out?
Posted By: shawn62
Date Posted: March 14, 2004 at 2:51 PM
I usuall just leave the posts holding the rings up, I find it gives the rings more suport and makes it stronger. But thats just me. 
Posted By: bmiller710
Date Posted: March 18, 2004 at 10:40 PM
When I'm putting the resin over the tin foil and tape...do i just put resin, or resin and fiberglass cloth? Also is mat or cloth better?
Posted By: shawn62
Date Posted: March 19, 2004 at 3:27 PM
resin and cloth and about the mat or clothe which one is better i honestly couldnt tell u i am new to this too
Posted By: shawn62
Date Posted: March 19, 2004 at 3:30 PM
damm there needs to be a spell check on this thing.
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