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Tony_SS · 02-06-2009, 09:54 AM

I'm installing my stereo and carpet today - finally! And I have a sub box and an amp. I was going to install the amp on a piece of mdf, but what's the best way to secure the board to the back of the cab? I really don't want to drill into and have screws coming out the other side... any ideas?
TIA

OrangeAnimal · 02-06-2009, 10:03 AM

Most people build a box with a flat area on it to mount the amp. I will see if I can find a pic.

OrangeAnimal · 02-06-2009, 10:07 AM

Check this box out. You can enlarge the picture on the page to see it up close.

Also you could mount the amp under the seat. I have done it before using some flat steel bar attaching to the seat mounting rails and then attaching the amp to that. Good luck and post a pic when you are done!

Tony_SS · 02-06-2009, 10:48 AM

The pic doesn't show? I really want the amp behind the seat next to the sub. The sub does have a flat spot to mount on the bottom but it still needs to be secured to the back cab wall to... somehow?

OrangeAnimal · 02-06-2009, 12:14 PM

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...id/0/SFV/30046

There is a link sorry about that.

hobsiscool · 02-06-2009, 12:52 PM

you could use L brackets and mount it to the floor

Pyrotechnic · 02-06-2009, 02:00 PM

Velcro to the back of the cab ?

Mine's going under the seat. There really is a lot of room under there, even for a large amp. I was gonna velcro it so I can pull it out to adjust the gain and crossover.

Moostifer · 02-06-2009, 03:28 PM

I've used silicone caulking before for the back attachment, worked very well, couldn't pull it off without a LOT of force, never rattled, and did'nt have to drill any holes.

OrangeAnimal · 02-06-2009, 10:25 PM

Yeah there is this construction adhesive made by loctite called power grab. U can glue anything to anything and it will hold. only thing is you might never get it off.

02-06-2009, 09:54 AM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP I'm installing my stereo and carpet today - finally! And I have a sub box and an amp. I was going to install the amp on a piece of mdf, but what's the best way to secure the board to the back of the cab? I really don't want to drill into and have screws coming out the other side... any ideas? TIA

02-06-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP Most people build a box with a flat area on it to mount the amp. I will see if I can find a pic.

02-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP Check this box out. You can enlarge the picture on the page to see it up close. Also you could mount the amp under the seat. I have done it before using some flat steel bar attaching to the seat mounting rails and then attaching the amp to that. Good luck and post a pic when you are done!

02-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP The pic doesn't show? I really want the amp behind the seat next to the sub. The sub does have a flat spot to mount on the bottom but it still needs to be secured to the back cab wall to... somehow?

02-06-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...id/0/SFV/30046 There is a link sorry about that.

02-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP you could use L brackets and mount it to the floor

02-06-2009, 02:00 PM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP Velcro to the back of the cab ? Mine's going under the seat. There really is a lot of room under there, even for a large amp. I was gonna velcro it so I can pull it out to adjust the gain and crossover. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#8
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP I've used silicone caulking before for the back attachment, worked very well, couldn't pull it off without a LOT of force, never rattled, and did'nt have to drill any holes. __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

02-06-2009, 10:25 PM	#9
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: Doing a project today - Need some advice ASAP Yeah there is this construction adhesive made by loctite called power grab. U can glue anything to anything and it will hold. only thing is you might never get it off.



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