Added an amp!

GETSOMZ28 · 08-05-2004, 07:20 PM

Just installed a 4-channel amp using a four channel LOC to the stock mid-level radio and it rocks hard! It took me ~3hours running all the cables, but all in all it came out pretty good. I also pre-wired for an infinity Basslink that I had from my last truck, but so far I really dig the way it sounds with the stock speakers.

Thanks to all for the part numbers for the LOC and wiring harnessess.

cybersprocket · 08-19-2004, 11:28 AM

Scott,

I too have the midgrade radio (SE King Cab w/6cd changer) and am thinking of adding an external amp and subwoofer.

Would you please summarize what you did wiring harness-wise and any suggestions for making the process go smoothly.

Much appreciated.

-Doug

Sammy Sandbag · 08-19-2004, 11:50 AM

GETSOMZ28, have you test fitted you Basslink yet? I checked the dimensions from Infinity's website and they were just slightly too large to fit underneath the rear bench based on my measurements.

love1u0 · 08-19-2004, 12:52 PM

GETSOMZ28,what amp did you use?

ben95m · 08-19-2004, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by love1u0

GETSOMZ28,what amp did you use?

Yea, and where did you put it?

GETSOMZ28 · 08-19-2004, 03:08 PM

I temporarily put a 4-channel amp under the rear seat (guess I cut the speaker wires about 2 ft too short to mount behind the seats on the rear wall). The infinity basslink does not fit too well under the seat. If you dont use any of stands it comes with, it still sticks out a couple of inches due to the angle of the seat. I will post a pic tonight. It does sound 100x better though. I notice I have to turn the bass down quite a bit than when it was installed on my last vehicle. I think I will upgrade to a more stealthy box when one is available (preferably behind the rear seats).

As for the wiring, it is quite simple. I got the scosche wiring harness and reverse harness (search for part numbers) which hooked directy to the factory wiring harness. I ran that into a line output converter (from davidone) and ran the wires along the side of the passenger side (had to take out the passenger seat (4-bolts, 5 min tops), under the carpet and rocker panel trim (there is a nice grooved area where the factory wiring runs).

Really nothing to it, just take your time and be careful not to break anything. Let me know if you have any other questions.

It is nice since the amp had a built high pass/low pass crossover, so I can direct all the bass to the basslink and leave the stockers free for mid/high frequencies. It really brought the stock tweeters to life. Though I will eventually replace them with a component set for the front and rear.

acontisr · 08-19-2004, 04:21 PM

Where did you put the amp?

bestatchess · 08-19-2004, 04:38 PM

"As for the wiring, it is quite simple. I got the scosche wiring harness and reverse harness (search for part numbers) which hooked directy to the factory wiring harness."

Scosche NN03RB plugs into the head unit

Scosche NN03B plugs into the wiring harness

"I ran that into a line output converter (from davidone)"

http://www.davidnavone.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=N-774V

And you would need a 4 channel RCA cable from the LOC to the amp.

http://www.ladder-games.com/EN/cat/k...2000/32809.jsp

GETSOMZ28 · 08-19-2004, 07:21 PM

Here are pics showing how much the basslink sticks out since you cant put it any further back due to the bottom half of the rear seatbacks are metal and hits the screen on the infinity. The seat is all the way down.

GETSOMZ28 · 08-19-2004, 07:26 PM

Here is the amp mounted under the rear seat also. Sorry for the dark photo.