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Can I keep stock amp + add subs w/amp

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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 06:24 PM
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Hi😁 I'm installing a aftermarket double din plus external amp & subwoofers. I have an 04 Grand Cherokee Overland with Infinity system. I bought the Metra (factory to aftermarket) wire harness. I reeeally love how awesome the door speakers sound on this factory amp, so I want to keep that part...sooo CAN keep my factory Infinity amp to push factory infinity door speakers when I install this new aftermarket head unit?? All I gotta do is connect head unit's solid blue amp turn-on wire to the factory harness' grey/black wire?? Will that allow me to keep factory amp on doors speakers & have external amp on subs thru my new double din? Or do I need to splice into wires at factory amp too or what?🤷
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 09:12 PM
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Hmmm. You might want to give Crutchfield.com a call. They seem to know just about everything about car audio.
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 10:04 PM
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You can keep it just like you plan, just hook up the factory power antenna wire to the new head unit and you should be set.
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 11:49 AM
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Ok thanks guys, yall rock! 😁 I'll post update after I'm finished..
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