Subwoofer, factory location/hidden (1 Viewer)

[Dragos80]

There is always the cheap way of doing things...

 

[bryson]

This company makes a custom bracket that fits in that area to accommodate an aftermarket 8 inch sub.

Whole Hog FJ80 Toyota LandCruiser Products

The bracket has been installed by several Mudders before, but don't expect much from a free-air sub. The subs with enclosures will always sound much better.

 

[I Lean]

There is always the cheap way of doing things...

So is your subwoofer not actually mounted to anything in the truck? Just wedged behind the plastic panel?

 

[Dragos80]

Correct.

 

[ThomasMore66]

The bracket has been installed by several Mudders before, but don't expect much from a free-air sub. The subs with enclosures will always sound much better.

My installer used the bracket as a basis for the enclosure out of fiberglass.

 

[hammerheadfistpunch]

I measured the factory bracket, and measured where the additional holes were in the truck, and drew the hole pattern in CAD. Cut out a flat sample piece out of thin 20ga steel on my plasma table to verify the hole locations. I adjusted them appropriately, then added the space to allow for the bends, and recessing the sub-mount part back to where it needs to be. That part was a little harder than it should have been, since the sub is recessed more at the bottom than it is at the top. (3D modeling software would have made things easier, I suspect) Then cut this version from 16ga steel, bent it up, and weld in the gusset you can see up top.



Yes, all in one unit.






I can make you one, especially if you're local to me (SLC, UT area). Shipping one might be more hassle than it's worth, but I can provide the .dxf file if you want to have it cut/bent locally...

Hmm, local to SLC? What would you want for one? Im interested. (sandy)

 

[I Lean]

Hmm, local to SLC? What would you want for one? Im interested. (sandy)

Sent you a message.

 

[DanMedeiros]

I am putting mine where the rear heater used to be. It's all wired up to my amp. Now I just need to find the time to do my rear heater delete

 

[Demonic92]

Does anyone still have the cad file for the bracket? Please email it to me...
winigo75(at)gmail(dot)com

 

[I Lean]

Does anyone still have the cad file for the bracket? Please email it to me...
winigo75(at)gmail(dot)com

Why yes, yes I do. Email sent.

 

[epinephrinejunk]

I'd have to take a measurement but I'd say it's less then 5 inches in depth. Not as deep as the bracket itself. Panel fits over it just fine. The mounting points from the speaker to the bracket were a little tricky but able to be worked out. I mounted it upside down to more easily be able to access the controls and keep the electonics out of the water longer if I ever get stuck submerged.

Haspin, I'm not very good with electronics. For the Cerwin Vega that you installed did you use the factory wiring or have to run new wires to it? I want something that is relatively plug-and-play.

 

[Goebeler]

I have a bracket purchased from I Lean some time ago. Will know this week if going another route on the sub location. If so I would be happy to send to anyone who wants one if you cover shipping. If shipping is actually cheap, I may just cover that as well to keep things simple...
Dropped cruiser at shop last week in hopes of it returning sounding slightly better than the original setup.

 

[RobE30]

I have a bracket purchased from I Lean some time ago. Will know this week if going another route on the sub location. If so I would be happy to send to anyone who wants one if you cover shipping. If shipping is actually cheap, I may just cover that as well to keep things simple...
Dropped cruiser at shop last week in hopes of it returning sounding slightly better than the original setup.

Messaged!

 

[Goebeler]

It is yours if I learn it isn't going to get installed. Bracket was sprayed black by the way. Not a perfect job but nice enough to hide behind the panel.

 

[Demonic92]

I've contacted some fabricators around me to make the bracket and they want way too much money for it. Can anyone on here make one for me? If so, please text me. 5878505115

 

[Bluemarlin94]

Is the cad file still around . Can someone email it to me tggemini2010@hotmail.com . going to 3d print 1 , if it turns out ok ill do a few

 

[epinephrinejunk]

Is the cad file still around . Can someone email it to me tggemini2010@hotmail.com . going to 3d print 1 , if it turns out ok ill do a few

Please add me to the list if it comes out well!

 

[Demonic92]

For what it’s worth, i ended up using an @NLXTACY Absolute Wits’ End quarter panel mount. Was able to fit a Cerwin Vega VPAS10 and my Infinity amp for my speakers on it.

Is the cad file still around . Can someone email it to me tggemini2010@hotmail.com . going to 3d print 1 , if it turns out ok ill do a few

Sent

 

[Bluemarlin94]

Cheers to those who sent me the DXF file . As this is a old thread I didnt think I would get much of a response lol .. after having a look ,I'll have to do a bit of tweaking here and there but I believe with some mods I can make it work .. will post pics once I have done a trial print!

 

[I Lean]

Cheers to those who sent me the DXF file . As this is a old thread I didnt think I would get much of a response lol .. after having a look ,I'll have to do a bit of tweaking here and there but I believe with some mods I can make it work .. will post pics once I have done a trial print!

As I mentioned in the email, since it's a 2D flat-pattern dxf, it probably won't help as much as you were hoping for a 3D print...but I'm looking forward to seeing the results!