question about build

[Lschevy 3]

When building a box inside the trunk whats the best way to start? im getting a box pre designed with all the cuts i just need to assemble the box inside the trunk

[edouble101 314]

Start with the bottom and build your way up. You can try to preassemble as much as you can fit in.

[Dictator1992 6]

hate to do that box build!

[Lschevy 3]

Will it really be that hard?

[Lschevy 3]

ok after trying to assemble as much as i can before i put the box in the trunk, can i just use wood glue because i know i will not be able to get a drill or screwdriver on top to put the screws in

[Kanaworm$ 292]

I would use this and you can find it here http://www.kregtool.com/Kreg-Jigreg-Mini-Prodview.html

[jj1479 4]

ok after trying to assemble as much as i can before i put the box in the trunk, can i just use wood glue because i know i will not be able to get a drill or screwdriver on top to put the screws in

When i did mine i screwed 2x2s to the top of the sides (before putting the sides in) then slid the top on and glue/screwed up through the 2x2s into the top. Never had a problem that way

[altoncustomtech 773]

^^ This is the best way to do a box build inside the trunk. Without a good base to screw/nail to it probably just won't be as strong as it needs to be. Now, if it's for a low powered setup, maybe, but if you're running 1k or better I wouldn't trust the strength of the joint that tool provides. I've done a few in trunk builds, getting ready to do another for my 'lil bro and his 18" SSD in the trunk of an '08 Grand Prix and using something to reinforce the edges like the 2x2's will be now I'm doing his as well.

[Lschevy 3]

ok after trying to assemble as much as i can before i put the box in the trunk, can i just use wood glue because i know i will not be able to get a drill or screwdriver on top to put the screws in

When i did mine i screwed 2x2s to the top of the sides (before putting the sides in) then slid the top on and glue/screwed up through the 2x2s into the top. Never had a problem that way

excuse the noobish question but what is a 2x2?

^^ This is the best way to do a box build inside the trunk. Without a good base to screw/nail to it probably just won't be as strong as it needs to be. Now, if it's for a low powered setup, maybe, but if you're running 1k or better I wouldn't trust the strength of the joint that tool provides. I've done a few in trunk builds, getting ready to do another for my 'lil bro and his 18" SSD in the trunk of an '08 Grand Prix and using something to reinforce the edges like the 2x2's will be now I'm doing his as well.

i will be running 3500, so using that tool will not be a good idea?

[jj1479 4]

ok after trying to assemble as much as i can before i put the box in the trunk, can i just use wood glue because i know i will not be able to get a drill or screwdriver on top to put the screws in

When i did mine i screwed 2x2s to the top of the sides (before putting the sides in) then slid the top on and glue/screwed up through the 2x2s into the top. Never had a problem that way

excuse the noobish question but what is a 2x2?

^^ This is the best way to do a box build inside the trunk. Without a good base to screw/nail to it probably just won't be as strong as it needs to be. Now, if it's for a low powered setup, maybe, but if you're running 1k or better I wouldn't trust the strength of the joint that tool provides. I've done a few in trunk builds, getting ready to do another for my 'lil bro and his 18" SSD in the trunk of an '08 Grand Prix and using something to reinforce the edges like the 2x2's will be now I'm doing his as well.

i will be running 3500, so using that tool will not be a good idea?

2"x2" wood like a 2x4 you can buy them at lowes/homedepot/84 lumber they come in several different lenghts just like regular 2x4s

Edited February 23, 2011 by jj1479

[Lschevy 3]

I want to use use aero ports and fire them upwards. I have an area of 14x7" in the center of the rear deck is that enough area to fire a couple ports through?

[Lschevy 3]

sorry to bring back such an old thread but if i was to do the 2x2's as stated above will i have to subtract that from the total amount or airspace?