Need Some Input on Install in a Ranger Regular Cab

[paulmichelsen]

So I have been out of the car audio seen for about 6 years and I don't know if it was boredom or constantly seeing some of my old stuff in the closet, but I am contemplating putting something simple into my 07 regular cab Ranger. I will start with a little back ground:
-Work Truck
-I'm 6'3" (i.e. space behind drivers seat is tight)
-Drivers seat and middle seat are one piece
-Space for 5 x7 / 6 x 8's in rear corners

Equipment I have and could use or go a completely different route just throwing it out there:

-ZX475ti
-(2)a/d/s PQ10
-a/d/s 642 csi
-Image Dynamics 5 1/4 component set
-Alpine deck

Now I was thinking I could build some kicks to hold the ID Components and then get some mids for the doors but then I don't know what to do for the low end, I was throwing around the idea of making an enclosure to go on the passenger side where the 5x7 would be but I don't think there is room. Ideally I would try and find a bucket seat for the drivers side and make a box that goes in between the seats with a down firing 10 or 12. But I don't know how hard that would be to find and that might be more money than I want to spend. I am more of a SQ guy so I am not looking for a ton of bass just want it to sound complete. So if anyone has any opinions on what I can do or if you have seen any installs in a similar situation let me know. Oh and I am not going to do a cut through box in the bed.

Also what kind of sound deadening is everyone using these days? I remember buying some stuff called RAAM Mat? From a guy down in LA back when I did my last install but I just had a phone number I would call not sure if he is still around. All I know is I don't want to pay for some name brand stuff.

Thanks for any advice.

[Rold Gold]

I've always been impressed with the JL W0-6" "micro" subs. They don't need tons of AS and aren't that deep. If ya put them in the 5x7 holes and sealed it in real good.........It'd probly give ya some low.....

OR-

Get 6 of them and build a down-firing wedge box. With the seat all the way back, you should still have the room.

OR-

You should have the room to put an 8" sub under the dash center behind the gear shift/cup holders. Build a new center cosole.....

[stipud]

RAAM is still great stuff.

How's the space behind your seats? A generic truck rider box with a shallower sub should work just fine.

[paulmichelsen]

I like the idea of the 6" in the spots for the 5x7, I will look into these.

The only thing I am worried about with the wedge boxes is having room to put the amps. I guess I could do 1 wedge box behind the passenger seat and the amps in the middle and behind the drivers seat. What's a decent shallow sub?

[Rold Gold]

I think JL has a new shallow out.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs ... age_id=245

Sounds like I'm a JL fanboy.....

[stipud]

Exile Xtec is decent as well.

[Rold Gold]

That Exile didn't come up when I did a search.

[stipud]

That Exile didn't come up when I did a search.

http://exileaudio.com/2007/products/sub ... model=xt12

[paulmichelsen]

So far I am digging the 6" in the two corners, but I will take some measurements to see if I can get one of these shallow mounts on the passenger side. Whats your advice for mids in the doors and powering all of this greatness.

[stipud]

RSD components, as big as you can fit. They are awesome.

Any good 75x4 4 channel should be a great fit. Something like a ZX450, Ti500.4, X100.4, RSD500.4, etc.

[Rold Gold]

I think you already have some good gear. Unless yer really wanting to spend some $$$ I'd use the ID components and amp. Just add a ZX400.2Ti to match for the 6's or bridge the rear of the 475 to them. Another idea would be to grab a set of RSd components(awesom mid-bass) and loose the ID's......

[stipud]

Oh sorry I missed your item list. The ZX475 should be a perfect fit -- I run my whole stereo off a Ti500.4 and it's juuust right. Put your favorite comp set up front. Maybe you can fit the subs in the back too... that would be the cheapest