Big David

I tried to find the thread where the guy used X-spanding foam to seal the rear cubby area & bolted the sub to a board & mod'ed the cover & replaced it.

Little help.

_StationWagon_

I can't find the thread for you, but I hope you can use some of this information & get some ideas from my pics. I would avoid expanding foam - but that's just me. I used structural foam - like the soft styrofoam packing that comes when you buy a new computer. You can squeeze that stuff into anywhere ... and it's not damp or prone to rusting stuff (so I've been told) like expanding foam.

I used it also to seal the tail light opening ... you don't want to put that expanding stuff in there. I preferred having something I can remove if I needed to.

Some pics ... but before the structural foam was added. I used polyfill to support the upholstery. Hope these help.













These are pretty old pics ... I have tweaked the enclosure a bit since then, but I might be able to answer questions for you. I used 3/4" medium density fiberboard.

stereodesigner

I agree with station wagon, Ive been a audio competitor for a couple years now ( have had 4 15s 4 18s etc) alot of people want to use the foam but it MESSES up some interior and is messy, i would try to stay away from it..... polyfill.... and some dynamat or stinger road kill it also so you can get a good clean surface.... Also please to not try to stuff a sub that needs alot of airspace into that little spot

Customizer1000

so you run it free air??

_StationWagon_

Yes, just the way you see it. It's a long throw woofer as you can see from the size of the foam, so it booms even in open air. But only inside. I love that the whole neighborhood can't hear my music over my exhaust, lolz!

1ABrian

wow thats came out awsome. Nice clean job KUDOS

Big David

Thank you all for the input.I was under the impression that the foam displaced water & wouldn't promote rust.I will use the dynamat or similar product.

The "pleather" looks really nice.

I plan on running a 10 in. sub.,either sealed or free air,which ever sounds better.

Thanks again.

If someone can think of a better idea I want to hear about it,please.

A box is more work but I think worth it (in the cubby,of course).

Customizer1000

there is a pic of the one i built in my photos, removed the whole panel,.used fiberglass for the whole thing completely air tight box single 12 that hit a 145db

Big David

Looks good,but I want something hidden & protected from junk in the trunk.

stereodesigner

Fiberglass would be a plus+
and 145db termlab on the dash?

Customizer1000

Depends on what size sub you run, i personally dont like anything under a twelve unless its for mid bass. And as far as pritection, they make some awesome grills that are strong or build your own

Customizer1000

In iasca for years mic is at drivers headrest, osiliscope is what we use to flat line or try lol

_StationWagon_

Not sure if you were referring to my pics but that is quite hidden. I have a stock cargo shade that covers everything. As far as being protected - look at the grill. That is one tough sucker. Have had that sub in there for about 6 years with only a small scratch on the grill. And I carry a lot of junk including spare axle shafts, drive shafts, fluids etc.

When I first did the mod I got the idea from someone on JeepsUnlimited forum. I didn't know how to "build" anything and I doubt I could have put a real box together, LOL. An enclosed box might have been better, heck would have been better, but since then I have re-opened it & completely sealed all the pillars. So it's basically a box now flanked by sheet metal on the back. Works for me - don't need nothing fancier!

Big David

No, I meant Customizer1000. Your's is good but I like the "carpet over speaker" look. Yea, I don't have the patience or probably the skill/time to fab. a nice box for the cubby.But a write up on building a box for it WOULD BE NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

Customizer1000

Gotcha, well when building it that way its just a little different set up but easily done