Subs in a Quad Cab? Update Oct. '20

[Ram19Va]

Pictures of the factory sub and box.

 

[Ram19Va]

Picture's of setup, showing seat clearance, and foot/leg room leftover.

 

[DennisY]

Very nice looking install. Out of curiosity, why did they remove the factory sub and associated box? I just disconnected mine and left it installed. That way, it's easy to go back if I ever sell the truck and want to put it back to factory stock.

 

[Ram19Va]

Very nice looking install. Out of curiosity, why did they remove the factory sub and associated box? I just disconnected mine and left it installed. That way, it's easy to go back if I ever sell the truck and want to put it back to factory stock.

Thanks, it was a long time planning. Just no point in me keeping it. If I were to sell the truck I would leave the sub box in there and take the amp + subs with me. Not sure what I will do with factory sub. Probably will try to sell it.

 

[DennisY]

Thanks, it was a long time planning. Just no point in me keeping it. If I were to sell the truck I would leave the sub box in there and take the amp + subs with me. Not sure what I will do with factory sub. Probably will try to sell it.

Understood. I'm leaning the other way. When and if I sell the truck, I will pull my box, subs and amp out and restore to factory original. Probably won't be able to reuse the box of course but...

 

[WRS087]

Thanks for the info. I’m considering this box and a similar amp. How do you like the subs


2020 Ram 1500 5.7 Bighorn Quadcab

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[Ram19Va]

They perform well so far w/o issue. On drive back first day my ears were ringing lol.

 

[Shives]

Morning all! So, I have some time coming up... And was looking to make a sub box for my quad cab. Single 12 box.
The point... Been doing this a while now, and work with a local shop as well.. MECP, know how to calculate box volume.. blah blah.
If anyone might be interested in a custom sub box, by all means send me a message.
I won’t be into building crazy boxes! Just simple 10 and 12... as well, to make things easy.. I may just leave them raw, and let the people choose how to cover them.

what do you think?
Also considered tossing around cutting out all the parts, and sending disassembled! Allowing less expensive shipping, and gives you something to do, take some pride in finishing.

thoughts?

 

[sppb32]

I built my own for 1 12" sprayed with bedliner, sounds great but but i'll be trying the Fox acoustics dual 10 soon.

 

[Ram19Va]

Only issue I have had is when sitting idle or coming to a stop. We determined it is the ANC(Active Noise Cancelling) system that was fighting against the amp system. So ordered a harness for $30 and once installed that issue will be gone.
Sometimes you can just d/c the wires, but that doesn't always work. I have a feeling with the ANC completely d/c it might fix sound when MDS cuts on with an aftermarket exhaust system as well.

Make sure you get rid of ANC if you do that kind of install. Honestly don't know why they put ANC in the truck as it has only caused problems for me. I prefer to hear the engine and exhaust as I enjoy the sounds and can tell if something is off from them.

 

[Shives]

Two for ANC! Folks with the Non-amp can easily remove the ANC and toss it in your tool box, as I have done just this. Radio powers the speakers.

 

[sppb32]

Do all the trucks come with ANC? Cause mine doesn't have any issues that I know, at idle or driving, Maybe the PAC interface adapter bypasses that.

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[Shives]

Great question! I think it’s the Hemi 5.7 that has it. Maybe ECO diesel too.. not 100%. But, I do know if you use the PAC unit, they may have wired past it.

 

[vadedram]

Picture's of setup, showing seat clearance, and foot/leg room leftover.

I am wanting this box. Can you show how you have the amp mounted? and or how the box is secured if at all? Does it slide out? Is it screwed into the floor? I already have the door speakers replaced and amp wired up, just need to get a box and subs.

 

[JP305R]

guys i have a RAM 1500 Quad cab basic speaker system without alpine bighorn edition. What is needed to run a sub? I ask because when i contacted Crutchfield I was told i need the following extra stuff. a LOC(line output converter), a rockford digital processor cost $250, and a noise cancelling bypass is all this necessary???

 

[rah6887]

guys i have a RAM 1500 Quad cab basic speaker system without alpine bighorn edition. What is needed to run a sub? I ask because when i contacted Crutchfield I was told i need the following extra stuff. a LOC(line output converter), a rockford digital processor cost $250, and a noise cancelling bypass is all this necessary???

All you'll need is an ANC bypass, PAC has them for around $30 (plug n play), and obviously an amp kit and line out converter.

 

[rah6887]

LOC - PAC LP7-2
Bypass - ANC-CH01


Sub is temporary, until I can find an under-seat box I like.

 

[JP305R]

LOC - PAC LP7-2
Bypass - ANC-CH01
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Sub is temporary, until I can find an under-seat box I like.

Does running it like this effect any of the factory radio settings or it still calls when prompted etc

 

[vadedram]

I dont need a line out converter if my 5-channel amp accepts both high and low level inputs correct?

 

[rah6887]

Does running it like this effect any of the factory radio settings or it still calls when prompted etc

It hasn't had any effect on mine