After reading several threads regarding amplifier mounting solutions, I thought I would share my install.
I was in the process of intalling a new carpet set in my jeep and was looking for a mounting solution for the two alpine amplifiers that were mounted under the rear seat. Unfortunately due to there size there was no way I could fit them up under the dash.
After some research I decided to go with a smaller foot print 5 channel sub. I really wanted the Helix amp that @Chris has in his ride, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend.
So, I opted for this bad boy from Crutchfiled.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698606/JL-Audio-XD700-5v2.html?tp=35808
Even though these new class-D amps don't generate as much heat as a A/B amp, JL strongly recommended NOT mounting it upside down.
I removed the lower kick panel from under the steering column and started thinking about how I wanted to go about mounting the amp.
I was originally going to make a bracket and hang it off the steering column like everyone else has been doing, but then I would have to space it down to allow for proper air flow.
Instead I decided to make a shelf where I could actually slide the amp in.
I have a piece of aluminum lying and some steel lying around so I came up with this idea.
Unfortunatley I don't have access to a sheet metal brake so I had to bend a lip using a vise
I made a bracket to support the rear of the plate. The bracket mounts to the bottom of the steering column. I used a button head cap screw to attach it
I pulled out the trusty Sawzall to make a little room by removing the steering column limiter.
I slipped a couple 6mm speed clamps between the dash and the dash support.
Here is it all bolted up.
trial fit. everything looks good
It's all wired up and installed.
I will admit my amplifier tuning capabilities are limited, so I stopped by a local shop to see if they would do it for me.
Being that I did not purchase the amp from them, it would be 200.00. The next available appointment was 4 weeks out.
I spoke with a couple people I know and they told me... most shops do it for free when you purchase the components and have them do the install.
And it's usually a $50-$75 off the street.
I did find several tutorials on Youtube using an Oscilliscope, So I guess I'll be bringing mine home from work this coming weekend.
I was in the process of intalling a new carpet set in my jeep and was looking for a mounting solution for the two alpine amplifiers that were mounted under the rear seat. Unfortunately due to there size there was no way I could fit them up under the dash.
After some research I decided to go with a smaller foot print 5 channel sub. I really wanted the Helix amp that @Chris has in his ride, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend.
So, I opted for this bad boy from Crutchfiled.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698606/JL-Audio-XD700-5v2.html?tp=35808
Even though these new class-D amps don't generate as much heat as a A/B amp, JL strongly recommended NOT mounting it upside down.
I removed the lower kick panel from under the steering column and started thinking about how I wanted to go about mounting the amp.
I was originally going to make a bracket and hang it off the steering column like everyone else has been doing, but then I would have to space it down to allow for proper air flow.
Instead I decided to make a shelf where I could actually slide the amp in.
I have a piece of aluminum lying and some steel lying around so I came up with this idea.
Unfortunatley I don't have access to a sheet metal brake so I had to bend a lip using a vise
I made a bracket to support the rear of the plate. The bracket mounts to the bottom of the steering column. I used a button head cap screw to attach it
I pulled out the trusty Sawzall to make a little room by removing the steering column limiter.
I slipped a couple 6mm speed clamps between the dash and the dash support.
Here is it all bolted up.
trial fit. everything looks good
It's all wired up and installed.
I will admit my amplifier tuning capabilities are limited, so I stopped by a local shop to see if they would do it for me.
Being that I did not purchase the amp from them, it would be 200.00. The next available appointment was 4 weeks out.
I spoke with a couple people I know and they told me... most shops do it for free when you purchase the components and have them do the install.
And it's usually a $50-$75 off the street.
I did find several tutorials on Youtube using an Oscilliscope, So I guess I'll be bringing mine home from work this coming weekend.
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