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 Hits: 530 Size: 65.49 KB Posted: 2/16/07 Here is thecenter dash insert for the radio. this will replace the eq and tape player and the radio. |  Hits: 556 Size: 65.49 KB Posted: 2/16/07 here is a different angle of the 2 parts. |  Hits: 635 Size: 57.6 KB Posted: 1/10/08 I needed to build a mount for the sub-amp and fuse block. I got a few of these bed rails. they make ... |  Hits: 675 Size: 26.42 KB Posted: 1/10/08 after a few measurements i cut out the front support. This will bolt to the amp, fuse panel and to t... |  Hits: 581 Size: 35.64 KB Posted: 1/10/08 i found this scrap from another project. this will work fine here and i laid out where things would ... |
 Hits: 594 Size: 36.23 KB Posted: 1/10/08 Here is the mount from the front. |  Hits: 540 Size: 47.77 KB Posted: 1/10/08 This is how it will all fit. not too bad. there is enough space so the power does not bleed into the... |  Hits: 607 Size: 39.11 KB Posted: 1/10/08 after cleaning the cutout up some i hit it with primer and paint. i then bolted the front bracket to... |  Hits: 542 Size: 40.99 KB Posted: 1/10/08 Here it is from the front. looks good |  Hits: 584 Size: 48.63 KB Posted: 1/10/08 all the holes were pre-drilled so I installed the sub amp to the board.. I cut alittle off each scre... |
 Hits: 626 Size: 48.88 KB Posted: 1/10/08 Here is a view from the front of the amp. |  Hits: 584 Size: 54.34 KB Posted: 1/10/08 I now installed the fuse block. there will be one fuse per amp. |  Hits: 560 Size: 50.92 KB Posted: 1/10/08 Here is a view from the front. the bracket will now bolt to the front of the pass seat. where there ... |  Hits: 538 Size: 62.83 KB Posted: 1/27/08 ok- now for the rear amp. i looked and checked almost everywhere. i was going to cut a hidden box in... |  Hits: 518 Size: 45.46 KB Posted: 1/27/08 there is alot of space here. i just need to move the anchor out some and do some trimming. here is t... |
 Hits: 534 Size: 33.14 KB Posted: 1/27/08 this bottom mount is bolted with 14mm bolts thru the floor. i removed them and put the support to si... |  Hits: 514 Size: 41.89 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i tried to set this in a few different ways and this looks best. i was going to make a mount and bol... |  Hits: 608 Size: 42.74 KB Posted: 1/27/08 a dramel makes the trim a fast and painless task. i checked the gap between the inside body and the ... |  Hits: 570 Size: 80.66 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here are the new rear top factory location speakers. i got them from a local audio place. |  Hits: 600 Size: 70.57 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is the front side. these will make great sounds. |
 Hits: 534 Size: 71.4 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i got some 14AWG monster wire. i only want to do this once. i removed the rear pillar panel and the ... |  Hits: 510 Size: 31.58 KB Posted: 1/27/08 to allow the top more flex i removed the drivers side rear hanger support. |  Hits: 544 Size: 33.24 KB Posted: 1/27/08 one philips screw and the holder is out. i placed it aside so it can be installed later. |  Hits: 505 Size: 31.74 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i ran the wires up the driverside pillar. |  Hits: 548 Size: 40.46 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is a closer view of the install portal i used. |
 Hits: 510 Size: 49.88 KB Posted: 1/27/08 If you are going to do this do it right. i got a wireless solder gun and some solder and solderless ... |  Hits: 567 Size: 55.55 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i taped the speaker wires together so they look better and stay out of the way of other things. |  Hits: 541 Size: 54.45 KB Posted: 1/27/08 this picture is mostly for me to remember which wire went to whick post. i i was going to use color ... |  Hits: 500 Size: 45.97 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i connected the wires and put the 4 sheet metal screws in the bracket and mounted the speaker. |  Hits: 510 Size: 52.33 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is the pass side speaker and it installs the same way. |
 Hits: 479 Size: 37.75 KB Posted: 1/27/08 there was not much room i might have to put a foam spacer between the magnet and roof panel. i have ... |  Hits: 550 Size: 68.01 KB Posted: 1/27/08 ok-these stock speaker grills have 2 tabs and 2 swivel mounts. you put the tabs into the head liner ... |  Hits: 638 Size: 44.29 KB Posted: 1/27/08 to keep all in some sort of org. i tined the ends of the speaker wires and installed them in the amp... |  Hits: 555 Size: 34.94 KB Posted: 1/27/08 ok--now to the drivers side rear door speaker. these were replaced but i did not know the quality so... |  Hits: 563 Size: 43.98 KB Posted: 1/27/08 there was enough space to run it out under the panet without cutting it. i ran it under the trim pan... |
 Hits: 496 Size: 52.93 KB Posted: 1/27/08 this is the door pillar between the drivers door and the rear door after removing the floor covers (... |  Hits: 482 Size: 39.68 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here again this is more for me. letter is hot side. i solder and shrink wrapped the connections. if ... |  Hits: 499 Size: 54.54 KB Posted: 1/27/08 after i got the door panel off i found out why it was so loose. here is on carrot expect to replace ... |  Hits: 509 Size: 52.46 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is the whole door panel a few of the metal support mounts were torn from the door. you can see ... |  Hits: 511 Size: 52.19 KB Posted: 1/27/08 this is a closer view. you can see it was torn right off. |
 Hits: 516 Size: 56.95 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is the other one that was ripped off. |  Hits: 507 Size: 46.13 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here are the brackets. i removed the old glue and door liner. reinstalling is easy line them up wher... |  Hits: 477 Size: 49.46 KB Posted: 1/27/08 this was also the work of the radio shop that installed the "Upgraded speakers".............one reas... |  Hits: 472 Size: 46.51 KB Posted: 1/27/08 there are 8-10 1/4" hex plastic screws holding the door pocket in place. i took them out and set the... |  Hits: 528 Size: 50.58 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here is the front side. there was a screen on the pocket but they were lost long ago. |
 Hits: 541 Size: 50.44 KB Posted: 1/27/08 these came with the dubs, but i think a finger would find its way in too easy. |  Hits: 516 Size: 50.97 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i got a set of round covers from the local audio store. not too bad of cost. i drilled the door pock... |  Hits: 561 Size: 60.79 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here it is with the screen in place. looks good |  Hits: 522 Size: 51.8 KB Posted: 1/27/08 here are the dubs |  Hits: 546 Size: 54.33 KB Posted: 1/27/08 4 screws and the dubs are in place. |
 Hits: 502 Size: 57.22 KB Posted: 1/27/08 i found i had to trim the door panel to fit the dubs. |  Hits: 530 Size: 59.88 KB Posted: 1/27/08 all new carrots instaled and then ready to install.
I found out the power motor was in the way so ... |  Hits: 534 Size: 60.33 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the drivers side completed. |  Hits: 574 Size: 53.71 KB Posted: 1/28/08 Now time to do the pass side rear door. here is the door as it started. you can see it too was missi... |  Hits: 511 Size: 54.05 KB Posted: 1/28/08 to remove the door panel you remove the 2 ash tray screws. one arm rest screw and pop off the window... |
 Hits: 496 Size: 59.7 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the stripped door. this was just after the door panel was removed. |  Hits: 485 Size: 50.91 KB Posted: 1/28/08 8 screws remove the door pocket as it was on the other door. |  Hits: 477 Size: 45.69 KB Posted: 1/28/08 again here is the old speaker. the crimp connection was not even connected. out this speaker came. |  Hits: 467 Size: 47.49 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the new cover just sitting on the door pocket. |  Hits: 482 Size: 53.41 KB Posted: 1/28/08 Here is the back side of the new grill. it normally screws to the speaker and sandwhiches the door. |
 Hits: 471 Size: 47.5 KB Posted: 1/28/08 to install the grill was easy center the cover the old speaker opening. Mark the 4 mounting holes. |  Hits: 484 Size: 48.86 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i off set the 4 speaker mount holes and the grill holes so there was no issues. |  Hits: 525 Size: 49.46 KB Posted: 1/28/08 and here is the completed grill install |  Hits: 542 Size: 42.94 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i then installed the new crystal audio speaker. |  Hits: 461 Size: 52.5 KB Posted: 1/28/08 re-install the 8 door pocket screws and the panel is almost ready for install. |
 Hits: 497 Size: 23.37 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i went to a few different places and they were out of the correct door carrots. so i got a multi pac... |  Hits: 510 Size: 26.75 KB Posted: 1/28/08 a cutoff wheel in the dramil and a few seconds of trimming i made the stock looking rectangle carrot... |  Hits: 516 Size: 49.41 KB Posted: 1/28/08 well in came the rain so i had to return to the house so i felt this was a good time to make the few... |  Hits: 479 Size: 65.21 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the power and remote power on for the frontamp. |  Hits: 494 Size: 54.35 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the amp ground. i was able to make one for each amp out of this amount of wire. |
 Hits: 499 Size: 44.16 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the sub speaker box wiring. i need the box to be able to be removed if needed so i put a set... |  Hits: 461 Size: 52.23 KB Posted: 1/28/08 ok-another break in the rain. now to run the door speaker wires.
this is the door sill and 3 screws... |  Hits: 449 Size: 58.63 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the new speaker wire i ran it thru the factory routing to get in the door. |  Hits: 456 Size: 62.44 KB Posted: 1/28/08 again this was a good time to fix the vapor blocker. you can see i got the connectors on the wire en... |  Hits: 472 Size: 53.73 KB Posted: 1/28/08 there is a trim panel that crosses the rear cargo area. i took the 5 screws out and pulled the cover... |
 Hits: 465 Size: 60.86 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the door panel reinstalled.all that is left here is the switch trim panel. |  Hits: 473 Size: 57.11 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the switch trim panel. it is held in by 5 friction pins. i used a trim panel and worked them... |  Hits: 466 Size: 59.47 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the completed door. |  Hits: 494 Size: 36.36 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the space below the pass seat. the sub amp and power block will work great here. out of sigh... |  Hits: 559 Size: 39.82 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i bolted the mount in place and this allowed the amp to float some. |
 Hits: 552 Size: 45.75 KB Posted: 1/28/08 lots of air is avalable. |  Hits: 489 Size: 61.46 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i made a small slot in the carpet for the wires. this is only seen with the seat all the way forward... |  Hits: 530 Size: 37.97 KB Posted: 1/28/08 i bolted the mount to the seat. i used some lock washers to hold it tight. |  Hits: 530 Size: 55.5 KB Posted: 1/28/08 here is the amp all connected and the red is the power to the other amp and remote switch wire. |  Hits: 512 Size: 55.93 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is the stock radio and cas. deck |
 Hits: 481 Size: 46.15 KB Posted: 2/4/08 this is the stock cass deck and eq. we had the Ipod adapter in the tape deck since the radio was not... |  Hits: 486 Size: 58.85 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok - to get the radio out you need to pull the dash bezel out 4 allen bolts and a few clips it comes... |  Hits: 459 Size: 58.81 KB Posted: 2/4/08 after unplugging the radio from the tuner and the tape/EQ to the tuner and the amp and speaker plugs... |  Hits: 508 Size: 48.59 KB Posted: 2/4/08 you are left with these holes. one above the ac/heater adjust and one in the center of the dash. |  Hits: 491 Size: 47.47 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is the stock radio plug. i need the all time hot/ switched hot and the ground out of it. the re... |
 Hits: 492 Size: 41.26 KB Posted: 2/4/08 while swapping out the radio i say the ac/heater adjuster was broken. i just used some super glue an... |  Hits: 485 Size: 44.13 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i could not find a grey storage cubbie so i opted for black. it is held in place with 4 screws (same... |  Hits: 495 Size: 62.27 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok time to swap the speakers out. this dash split and broke alot under the cover. the dash had 1 cra... |  Hits: 473 Size: 60.02 KB Posted: 2/4/08 this was the upgraded speakers the PO had installed. these sound good and will goto the motorhome. |  Hits: 498 Size: 64.79 KB Posted: 2/4/08 4 screws and the swap was done. i installed new speaker wire as well. |
 Hits: 486 Size: 48.3 KB Posted: 2/4/08 For the pass side i dropped it along the stock wire harness. |  Hits: 532 Size: 52.61 KB Posted: 2/4/08 in this picture you can see i followed the stock wire loom. the dash had broken so much i had the no... |  Hits: 535 Size: 44.62 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok- now the wires were done time to re-install the glove box and door. |  Hits: 551 Size: 56.89 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is the drivers side speaker as i started. |  Hits: 556 Size: 49.49 KB Posted: 2/4/08 this is the speaker the PO had installed. |
 Hits: 492 Size: 49.24 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is my new speaker installed. |  Hits: 498 Size: 51.63 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i ran the new wires to the new radio location. here are the 2 front speakers and antenna jack |  Hits: 581 Size: 48.84 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is the radio i was going to use. it was only in our other car 6 months. the person i paid to in... |  Hits: 692 Size: 57.58 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok time to get power to the power block under the pass seat. on the firewall on the pass side under ... |  Hits: 620 Size: 35.42 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i ran the power wire down and under the ac dryer. |
 Hits: 555 Size: 58.15 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i went behind the raditor over flow and thru the same gromet that the antenna went thru. i just trim... |  Hits: 633 Size: 37.29 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is a different view showing there was no share edgings near the wire and it does pass thru the ... |  Hits: 665 Size: 48.53 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i had to pull the sill plate of the pass side door and lift the carpet and pull the kick panel. i ra... |  Hits: 560 Size: 59.93 KB Posted: 2/4/08 I pull it out of the carpet next to the seat. i then soldered a end and installed it into the fuse p... |  Hits: 585 Size: 49.66 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok-now complete the radio install. i connected the full hot tot he stock radio full hot. I connected... |
 Hits: 541 Size: 46.3 KB Posted: 2/4/08 one last look at the new "Cubbie" i going to make a non-slip bottom and hold the Ipod and cell phone... |  Hits: 536 Size: 42.79 KB Posted: 2/4/08 now to complete the back amp. i needed to move the spare tire out 3" so the new amp had room to brea... |  Hits: 532 Size: 49.26 KB Posted: 2/4/08 a real fast cleanup and you can see the stock floor holes. there is a nut welded to the floor under ... |  Hits: 559 Size: 49.72 KB Posted: 2/4/08 you can see the tire mount in place. it is just 2-2 1/2" out more than stock. |  Hits: 566 Size: 69.7 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is all the old stock radio parts. the factory amp was located under the drivers seat. |
 Hits: 554 Size: 67.74 KB Posted: 2/4/08 one last view of the old stock system |  Hits: 529 Size: 52.86 KB Posted: 2/4/08 ok- back to the tire install. i cut a couple 2X4 blocks to space the tire out some. i had to cut 2 4... |  Hits: 572 Size: 43.3 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i then installed the plastic covers. i just used 4 drywall screws. this works fine. i then cleaned t... |  Hits: 634 Size: 60.81 KB Posted: 2/4/08 i did not have to change the hold down for the tire. i put it on as it went on before. |  Hits: 576 Size: 61.52 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is the final install. there is plenty of room for the amp and spare tire. it almost looks like ... |
 Hits: 580 Size: 28.9 KB Posted: 2/4/08 you can see where the old tire stops were and where they are now. the tire does not move at all and ... |  Hits: 511 Size: 31.9 KB Posted: 2/4/08 here is looking down from the top --you can see the amp but not from the outside window. |  Hits: 547 Size: 52.13 KB Posted: 2/4/08 the tire does not rub the window eather. there is plenty of space. |  Hits: 537 Size: 54.97 KB Posted: 2/4/08 and i put on the tire cover as it came from the factory. a fast vaccum and she looks good. this syst... | |