Advice needed on cut through box
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Topic: Advice needed on cut through box
Posted By: cdub74
Subject: Advice needed on cut through box
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 7:54 PM
So iv'e decided to do a cut-through box on my 2000 dodge ram 1500 and found a shop experienced with these to do it.I would like to get some opinions on how to maximize spl and since the cutout will be relativaly small to insure structural integrity should I go with my 2 orion h2's angled toward each other in a ported box towards the cab? face them forward towards the cab and make a larger cut out? or get rid of the orions and go with a single 15"? And what should I expect to pay for the cutout and box?
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Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 8:16 PM
i would suggest to cut out about 1foot tall and 2foot wide for 2-12s. anything smaller is kinda like tuning a port(pain in arse). kinda V them toward the cab. fully carpeted, installed(amps), and completely trimmed out you could be out $500 - $800 (depending on the amp rack and carpet material), but im in arkansas so labor is cheap.
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Posted By: cdub74
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 8:29 PM
Thanks for the reply SS! So are you suggesting a sealed box? I was thinking ported to increase SPL. I agree with the V shape but I would like to find out an exact angle to avoid cancellation.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 8:32 PM
Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do yourself a favor, find a shell that you like and take out the back window.
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Posted By: cdub74
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 8:49 PM
Why auex?
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 9:01 PM
First, regardless of what anyone says you ruin your bed. Second, you can get a bed kit (or build) for the bed and have a shell. Third, when you change your mind or want to upgrade you aren't screwed into doing more body work. Fourth, you are spending money on getting the bed cut. Why not spend a little more and get the shell, if you don't like it or change your mind you can always sell it.
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 9:05 PM
You also ruin any resale value your vehicle may have. And even if its done as good as possible you are risking structral intgerety. That said, I have done it myself and wouldn't tell you not to. Those are just reasons why you shouldn't. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: cdub74
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 9:31 PM
Thanks for the advice everybody.This is my daily driver and I need the open bed space that's why I can't go with the topper shell. However, you talked me out of the cut through. I remember seeing a shell one quarter the length of the bed that ran flush to the roof. Has anyone seen one of these or have any manufature information on these?
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 10:48 PM
I know exactly what your talking about and have seen them but have no idea about manufacturers. I do think that would be a much better idea than hackin up your truck though. Then, depending on the size of your box, you may have some space leftover for dry storage outside the cab, and still have your bed. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 10:56 PM
if you cant find one you could make one, and as long as you had a painter that new what the hell he was doing you could get it painted to match the truck. I havent actually seen the quarter toppers ( I think thats what they were called) for sale for a long time. Last time I saw one was about 7 years ago when I was in high school and one of the guys in my school had one on his truck.
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 22, 2005 at 11:33 PM
I didn't even think of that (which is odd because I prefer to make things myself) But if you have any fiberglass experiance it would be a fairly easy project. I would be quite time consuming, but shouldn't be too difficult. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: cdub74
Date Posted: March 23, 2005 at 6:46 PM
I've decided to go with a sealed downfire box behind the seats. As much as I would like to do the quarter topper the bed receives too much abuse and the fiberglass would be scratched and cracked in a week (I cut and haul trees on the weekends) Thanks for all the replies!
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