Anyone start tearing down a 2019 to install sound system?

Tano53180 · June 12, 2019

On 6/10/2019 at 11:10 AM, Chris walker said:

Can you please take a pic of the 2 amps under your front seat? When I looked under the front seat as an option for amps, I thought the amps would block the air con vents...

Here you go. Hope you get what you looking for out of them.

Chris walker · June 12, 2019

^^^Thanks!

Lyons00 · June 12, 2019

Hi,

I didn't tear down anything, but did add a JL Audio Stealthbox with 2 12/s and a 1000 watt amp. Fit's perfectly under the seat and it made a huge difference.

Jerry

Zelas · June 13, 2019

Decided to pull the trigger and Start tearing down the Truck to install My system. I wanted to keep the Amps from under the seat, so I decided to put them on the back wall. I did a lot of looking around the Web for ideas and almost put them under the seats cause there is a ton of room under there. I watched some you tube videos and seen that is was impossible to do it. I Decided that nothing is impossible and started to tear it down and run all the cables and sound dead the rear cab. I was in the 12 volt business for 20 plus years and have done way more exotic systems then this. However with this Florida heat in June, I now know why I had a career change 8 years ago. I will try to upload some more pics as I go along.

My Silverado WT Custom System

Fix86

VXi1000/1

VXi800/8

C7 6.5 in Front doors

C7 3.5 in Dash

C5 650X Rear doors

2 12 Stealth Box

VXI Hub

1/0 JL Audio Wire kit

Jl Audio 16 Ga speaker wire run in all doors and dash

drewbiehd · June 13, 2019

4 minutes ago, Zelas said:

Decided to pull the trigger and Start tearing down the Truck to install My system. I wanted to keep the Amps from under the seat, so I decided to put them on the back wall. I did a lot of looking around the Web for ideas and almost put them under the seats cause there is a ton of room under there. I watched some you tube videos and seen that is was impossible to do it. I Decided that nothing is impossible and started to tear it down and run all the cables and sound dead the rear cab. I was in the 12 volt business for 20 plus years and have done way more exotic systems then this. However with this Florida heat in June, I now know why I had a career change 8 years ago. I will try to upload some more pics as I go along.

My Silverado WT Custom System

Fix86

VXi1000/1

VXi800/8

C7 6.5 in Front doors

C7 3.5 in Dash

C5 650X Rear doors

2 12 Stealth Box

VXI Hub

1/0 JL Audio Wire kit

Jl Audio 16 Ga speaker wire run in all doors and dash

Awesome, can't wait to see the result! Can you document the tweeter install? I haven't started that yet and worried I'm going to break something.

Lyons00 · June 13, 2019

Very nice job!!

Chris walker · June 13, 2019

I'm starting my install today and had a quick question for those that have already installed their system. Do the door sill plates just pop straight up and are they attached by clips? Im assuming you can just get under them with a trim tool or screw driver and gently pry them up...Any feedback would be appreciated.

drewbiehd · June 13, 2019

29 minutes ago, Chris walker said:

I'm starting my install today and had a quick question for those that have already installed their system. Do the door sill plates just pop straight up and are they attached by clips? Im assuming you can just get under them with a trim tool or screw driver and gently pry them up...Any feedback would be appreciated.

Yeah they just pop right up.

Chris walker · June 13, 2019

58 minutes ago, drewbiehd said:

Yeah they just pop right up.

Thanks very much!

WhineyTTwins · June 22, 2019

Finally got around to getting some measurements. So the measurements for the dash speakers and opening are as follows:

Hole mounting distance = 3.5 inches

Dash opening = 2 5/8 inches

I was able to fit my massive audible physics drivers in there after some trimming. Way easier to trim than the previous years and was able to get it done with just a razor. Just opened up the diameter a bit and opened a slot for the speaker terminals.

WhineyTTwins · June 22, 2019

Old AP drivers test fitting. I will have my fabricator make a bracket to secure it and that's all. Audiofrog gb25s should drop in though

Edited June 22, 2019 by Ericruiz911

Belo · June 25, 2019

skimmed most of this thread so sorry if i missed it. I'd like to add just a little more bass. Just a simple bass tube or amp/sub combo. Is there not an easy place to pull l/r speaker inputs from without the expensive harness? I've done a ton of car audio so I know my stuff, but I'm not so desperate for more thump that I'm going to spend the kind of money on just a harness.

I have the non-bose.

alipor · June 25, 2019

12 minutes ago, Belo said:

skimmed most of this thread so sorry if i missed it. I'd like to add just a little more bass. Just a simple bass tube or amp/sub combo. Is there not an easy place to pull l/r speaker inputs from without the expensive harness? I've done a ton of car audio so I know my stuff, but I'm not so desperate for more thump that I'm going to spend the kind of money on just a harness.

I have the non-bose.

You should be able to follow the install instructions for the kicker sub install, they were posted in this thread somewhere.

DanHc · June 25, 2019

Finally got my 2 JL audio 10w7 installed they freaking pound and sound great I’ll be posting a pic soon.

Edited June 25, 2019 by DanHc

Lyons00 · June 25, 2019

I had a JL Audio Stealthbox put in. Has two 12" down firing subs with a 1000 watt amp. This hits extremely hard and has no distortion at all. Very very pleased!!