Jeep Wrangler

[SS Teacher 177]

This is my first build log, please lower any expectations of competency...

 

The system-

Raxiom (rebadged Rosen unit) HU- got it because it integrate perfectly with the factory media and had NAV.

Zed Audio Mikro 4 channel

Rockford Fosgate T500 bd

JBL Power Series 6 1/2" components in the front front (no speakers go in the doors (I take them off as often as possible))

Bravox 5 1/4" components in the sound bar (custom made mounting ring, CLD tiles to help the flimsy plastic)

SSA XCON 10" in a ported box designed by the SSA store and built with the help of my buddy.  It's my (and his) first speaker box built.

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adding photos

[SS Teacher 177]

Wow, fail already... it seems all my iPhone pics are larger than the 1.31MB allowed...

[jcarter1885 995]

Tuned in

[SS Teacher 177]

Okay, so I can upload images if I email pics from my phone to my email and import them smaller... now to figure out how to rotate them.

 

SSA XCONy goodness!!!!  Dual 1 vc, I don't want to upgrade my electrical other than the Big 3 (my stock alt is 160 amps) so I'll stick to 2 ohm loads.  If I'm not happy about the output from the Fosgate T500 I'll upgrade to 1200-1600 watts.  Might have to go Brazilian so it fits under my seat, I do NOT want to mount an amp to a box in the rear of a Jeep.

[SS Teacher 177]

Measuring, measuring, cutting.  Paying for the box design and getting a cut sheet and detailed plans was completely worth it.  Glad to have a friend with tools and wood working skills.

 

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[edouble101 314]

Nice Jeep!

[Julian 641]

13 hours ago, SS Teacher said:

Wow, fail already... it seems all my iPhone pics are larger than the 1.31MB allowed...

use www.imgur.com to upload your photos.

[SS Teacher 177]

3 hours ago, edouble101 said:

Nice Jeep!

Thanks!  I hated getting rid of my Challenger (divorce sucks), but I'm really loving the Jeep life.

[SS Teacher 177]

33 minutes ago, Julian said:

use www.imgur.com to upload your photos.

Thanks, I was actually able to figure that out!

 

I'll be showing a lot more pics (when I'm not at work, wasting tax-payer's money).

[SS Teacher 177]

 

Double baffle

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[SS Teacher 177]

Yellow matches the OME shocks, trying to find paint to match Chrysler's "Rock Lobster" is nearly impossible.

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[SS Teacher 177]

HU looks stock and the integration is great, wish they put more effort into the crossover points and eq.

[SS Teacher 177]

"Toomstone" tweet location.  Had to make a zillion compromises in audio by getting a Wrangler...

[SS Teacher 177]

JBL woofers are in the stock location which is in very thick speaker pods behind the grill.

[SS Teacher 177]

I've never run rear fill in anything before, but the Bravox 5 1/4" components add a lot with the doors off around the firepit.

[SS Teacher 177]

It's not a pretty install, but it's safe from the elements under the seat.  ZERO noise issues.

[SS Teacher 177]

Flush mounting the XCON...

[SS Teacher 177]

Next the box will be off to be covered in bedliner.  It doesn't get too wet in the back, but I'd rather play it safe.  It's down firing, I have no desire to shove a kayak paddle through the cone of a $350 sub.

[SS Teacher 177]

Cross section.

[SS Teacher 177]

Be patient baby, you'll be running a week or two...

[jcarter1885 995]

Love the enclosure with the artsy bracing, install is looking good so far.

[SS Teacher 177]

9 minutes ago, jcarter1885 said:

Love the enclosure with the artsy bracing, install is looking good so far.

Thanks, bought the design from the SSA store, they provided the cut sheet and great plans.  The box is way bigger than I thought for a single 10, but I'm sure they know what they're doing.

[Julian 641]

Looks great so far man!

 

It might be a good idea to coat the inside and outside in a thin layer of fiberglass resin, so just in case it ever rains or gets wet the wood won't start to get moldy or fall apart. That's what we generally do for boats or Jeeps since there is a HIGH chance of forgetting the tops off and it pouring down rain especially in florida! If you ever get the itch to switch over to a marine grade amp the Rockford M400-4D is a great amp.

[SS Teacher 177]

Thanks, I never thought of that!  I did get the box designed to be down firing and I just sprayed the outside in bedliner.  Pics to be posted later.  

[SS Teacher 177]

Wired up the Rockford Fosgate T500 db that I got on Offer Up for $120 and she fired right up!  

Hooked up the XCON free air and played some Tech Master PED and was very happy to see that sexy little cone pumping up and down.  

The box is bedlined, not great, but should prove fairly durable, the only things left are to permanently mount the amp under the seat, install the speaker terminal cup, mount the XCON, and start jamming.