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M J Enthusiast

M J

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first off, do u have an ext or reg cab? HUGE difference.

 

well first off, you need:

Your Subwoofer

Subwoofer enclosure (box)

Amplifier

Amp Wiring kit

basic tools

the various types or wiring

electrical tape

electrical connectors

 

this is short, about to leave for work so ill make it quick

install the amp install kit; attach the power to the + terminal and run the wire to the cab where you are putting the amp -make sure you mount the fuse inside the engine bay, you might need that -

 

run the wires from the back of the head unit to wherever the amp is

 

attach amp (in my case, std cab) to the wall behind the bench seat. ground it on a piece of metal, NOT THE SAME PIECE THAT THE AMP IS TOUCHING!

 

install sub in sub box, and mount the box however you're doing it.

 

wire the head unit wires to the amp, the subwoofer wires to the sub, and any other wires you need

 

Thats really it in a nutshell, easier sounding that it is

if u are upgrading, you will desperately need a new head unit, you will never get much good sound from a stock unit (esp a chevy/gmc one) becaues you cant change specific things

 

Also, i will sell you 1 or 2 12" sony 1200W subs if you want, and a realllly nice amplifier for decently cheap, the three together would kick your ass :cheers:

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Does anyone know of a website to find information on installing an amp and bass box in my truck.  I own a 96 GMC pickup.  Right now I am going to keep my stock head unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have an extended cab and all the necessary equipment. I am vaguely familar with installation, just wanted some guidance before dislodging my stereo. I would like a new head unit, but I am afraid of someone breaking into my truck. Is there anything out on the market that is hidden?

M J Enthusiast

M J

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idk about a website, google it, wikipedia probaby has something

 

99% of new cd players come with a detachable faceplate, so that helps, tint your windows so people cant see it, and your truck will be guarenteed to look better haha. if you pull up to a mall or something with your bass bumping, and someone is out to steal car stereos, they are gonna break in for the subs alone anyways....

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peter34668 Enthusiast

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Does anyone know of a website to find information on installing an amp and bass box in my truck. I own a 96 GMC pickup. Right now I am going to keep my stock head unit.

 

This may help...

1995-97 GMC C/K Pickup Stereo Information

Constant 12V+ Orange

Switched 12V+ Yellow

Ground Black

Illumination Gray

Dimmer Brown

Antenna Right Front

Front Speakers 6 1/2" Doors

Left Front (+) Tan

Left Front (-) Gray

Right Front (+) Light Green

Right Front (-) Dark Green

Rear Speakers 4" x 6" Side Pillar

Left Rear (+) Brown

Left Rear (-) Yellow

Right Rear (+) Dark Blue

Right Rear (-) Light Blue

 

 

1995-97 GMC C/K Pickup Security Information

Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness

Starter Yellow Ignition Switch Harness

Ignition Pink Ignition Switch Harness

Ignition 2 White Ignition Switch Harness

Ignition 3 Brown Ignition Switch Harness

Accessory Orange Ignition Switch Harness (Heat/AC)

Tach White Coil

Brake Switch White Brake Switch

Trunk Release Brown Switch or Driver's Kick Panel

Trunk Pin DIESEL- Glow Connector Blue behind Instrument Cluster

Parking Lights Brown (+) Light Switch

Head Lamp Yellow (+) Light Switch

Hood Pin n/a

Factory Disarm n/a

Door Trigger Purple (-) 4 Pin Black Connector Driver's Kick Panel

Door Lock Light Blue Driver's Kick Panel w/Keyless Positive

Door Unlock White W/o Keyless Entry Reverse Polarity (5 Wire)

Horn Wire Black (-) Steering Column

Windows Up LF=Blue, RF=Light Blue

Windows Down LF=Brown, RF=Tan

 

 

1995-97 GMC C/K Pickup Cruise Information

Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake

Switched 12V+ Pink Ignition Switch Harness

Ground Use Chassis Near Cruise Control Module

Hot Side of Brake n/a Brake Switch

Cold Side of Brake White Brake Switch

Tach White Coil

VSS Wire Dark Blue Driver's Front Quarter Black 24 Pin Connector Position 3

Pulses Per Mile 2000 PPM

Notes: Vehicles with Manual Transmission require Clutch Switch. Some vehicles may require a speed signal generator and/or other parts/adapters not listed above. Rostra® Cruise module switch settings may differ if you use a speed signal generator or magnets and a pick up coil.

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