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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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I got 2 12' kicker comps I'm putting in tommorow, its a regular cab truck.I got a 1100 watt kenwood amp....and no idea were I'm gonna put it.

Any suggestions?

Edit: heres a pic of what it looks like: http://www.energenix.com/kenwood-kacx201t.gif
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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under the passenger seat
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Wont fit, its a pretty big amp..
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Most of the systems i have seen in a std cab dak people mount it behind the seats on the rear wall. Most people will make some sort of a mount so they can just mount that to the wall and then the amp and what not onto that.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Mount it to the back of the box, or put it behind the driver's seat. I mounted mine behind the driver's seat and have had no problems.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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Did I mention its a regular cab? :P

There is no room behind the box, its a decent size box.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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on the roof then, grab some pole barn roofing screws so they seal good
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Behind the driver seat is a prim place. Thats where mine is and its been there almost a year now and its fine.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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on the roof then, grab some pole barn roofing screws so they seal good
Thats what my buddy said lol.


Were exactly behind the driver seat...? Theres no room in the floor.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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Never mount a Amp Upside down, unless you want to blow it really fast.

In a Single cab you have 2 choices, either on the back wall, or under a seat. If you cant get it to fit then, make custom carpeted water proof seal in the bed and mount it in the back. Or just get an Alpine V-power amp, they fit perfect under our seats, why 12s? 10s sound just as good in a single cab, they give you more room to work with to. I have 2x 10' Type-E Subs Alpine, and a V-Power alpine amp, and it sounds fine for a regular cab. 12s are good, but with a box less then 6' deep the airspace is going to be tight and good luck with the subs blowing in about 6 months from reflexing into the back of the seat...
 
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