Low end in a 2004 Ranger
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Topic: Low end in a 2004 Ranger
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Subject: Low end in a 2004 Ranger
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 1:23 PM
My G/F's dad wants a little more low end in his 2004 Ford Ranger. There is very little to almost no space, and he really doesn't want much. He also doesn't wanna spend much (less than $200). This is what I found. Any other suggestions?
Kicker Comp 8"
Kicker KX 100.2------------- Nik
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 1:41 PM
I don't know if it will fit but the 10 inch comp is less than the 8. https://www.cardomain.com/item/KIC03C104 That amp would work nicely with either sub.
Posted By: wayland1985
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 3:37 PM
Why not consider a powered bass tube? If all he wants is a "little" more low end, he should consider that route, especially since they fit into nice spaces, and already have the amp onboard (Less of a mess, and easier to remove if needed). Audiobahn ATB8AT (yeah I know, but it'll get the job done) $220 - 8inch powered & ported 100 Watts RMS
Bazooka BTA8100 - $200, ported and powered 8inch 100 watts MAX power
Kenwood KSC-WA62RC - $189 6in cone, 6 in passive radiator 60 watts RMS
Bazooka BTA6100 - $169, 6 in cone, 100 watts MAX, ported ------------- ~WAYLAND
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 6:07 PM
If the kicker sub dosn't fit well then maybe you could fiberglass a box for it.  Bass tubes are overpriced for what you get but they do fit in some tight spaces.
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 6:17 PM
Hey Nick, how ya doing? We've just started selling the new JL W1V2 subs. they're in your price range, they sound great and the best thing for your Ranger they,re much SHALLOWER then any other name brand subs I've dealt with. Checkum' out. TCSS
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 7:07 PM
Hmmm...I might have to check those out. I'll take him to our local shop to listen to them. I never buy anything there because they charge to much and the manager is a know it all p***k. Anyway, I probley will have to break out the glass to make use of all the availible space. I've never seen a bass tube that would fit back there. It's pretty tight and he still wants a little floor space to put things. Acctually now that I think about it he really wants alot of things. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: dangerranger96
Date Posted: February 26, 2005 at 7:32 PM
if he just wants a little low end, try the Jl 8w1v2 its got plenty of what many people would want when trying to add a little to the sq of an audio system, and the amp would work fine
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 2:21 PM
W1V2 JLs only come in 10", 12" and 13.5". Maybe you meant W3V2? They come in an 8".
Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 3:51 PM
Hmmm, I gotta say, I'll be AMAZED if you can fit a standard sub in that vehicle. Especially if it has the newer shortened body style we just recently got at work. This might be a little out there, but why not consider speaker upgrade with a good amp? I know, it won't handle as well as the sub, but for the vehicle, the limited space is ridiculous... The situation I have seen was a guy in a S10(similar sizing) that he was basically snug on the steering wheel... Just an idea...
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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 3:59 PM
JL 10" W1V2 is only 4 1/3" deep. Should be no problem getting it into this truck, especially if you fiberglass.
Posted By: wayland1985
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 4:46 PM
Well, here's another thing to look into. MTX makes a thunderform enclosure for 2 door rangers. Loaded they're $500 and $200 for just the box.
I know this is out of your price range, but perhaps you can take a look at their design for ideas when building your box. I'm sure you can even just use MDF, assuming you're capable of making a few clever cuts...
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 7:02 PM
I know I can get a sub back there. I'll make the back of the box conform to the truck wall, then possibly make the front conform to the back of the seat. Leave a small gap between the seat and sub and blamo. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: fastev
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 7:12 PM
I have an '02 Ranger. Is his a regular cab, or extended? I have the 4 door, my roommate has a 2000 reg.cab and he has a Phoenix Gold Tantrum 10 DVC behind his seat. Let me know what you have to deal with and I'll measure the two boxes for you...
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 27, 2005 at 7:14 PM
It's a reg cab. ------------- Nik
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