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    Wanted Help With Rear Seats

    I want to upgrade my stock speaker system in my 2005 Explorer Sport Trac, but there is very little room to do so. I want to take the bench seat out and make it a mini-couch. I then would like to replace it with a bucket seat similar to that on the driver's side, and put some bass in between. Is...
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    Removing face-plate from stock CD receiver

    Has anyone taken the face-plate off of the stock CD receiver? I would like to change the bulbs but don't want to take it apart until I know a little about it. And installing a new unit is out of my budget right now.
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    JBL/Luxury Audio Amp/Radio Receiver

    Hi. I just bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 AWD with the JBL Luxury Audio System (CD changer in console). I bought it with the radio not working. After talking to several people who have worked on cars for years, it sounded like radio was bad. I ordered a new one on ebay (Head Unit)...
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    New HU Install Alternative Method - Front Speaker Bypass

    95 Ford Explorer with Premium Audio System – New HU Install the Alternative Way 1 – Setting Up New Head Unit (HU) Power and Front Speaker Connections IMPORTANT : Disconnect the negative terminal to your truck's battery to ensure that you don't blow yourself – and your fuses – to pieces...
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    How do I know if I have a JBL sound system or not?

    I know, dumb question- and the answer is probably pretty obvious, but I can't seem to figure it out. I'm new to car audio systems, and I'm trying to figure out how to install an aftermarket head unit in my '96 Explorer. From what I can tell I need to know if my system is JBL or not, and I'm not...
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    custom audio

    i plan on putting a pretty large audio system in my 93 eddie bauer explorer so i want to upgrade a few of the electrical wires, its called the big three. on other cars you just have to upgrade the wire from the alternator to the battery and the grounds for both the battery and alternator, but i...
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    Where do i put subs????

    i have the 3rd row seating in my 06 explorer and want to throw subs inside but it will eliminate my 3rd row seating(i dont use them anyways , but dont want to block them off completely) any ideas on where to put a box?
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    Ported enclosure calculator....

    So, I finally decided to break down and write up a spreadsheet on some dimensions for a ported enclosure. This spreadsheet will break down all of the information you need in order to build a ported enclosure. The formulas automatically calculate the Volume Changes that the port length can make...
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    lights

    yes i have the explorer with all the neons on it. I am open to anyone that has cheap fixes or mods for a 92 explorer sport. just let me kno. I love to work on the truck and see what i can do with it. if anyone has problems with their audio system i am the man to ask. 1 - 15 2 - 10...
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    Need help with wiring a sub in a 99 XLS

    I recently went to a pull-a-part and was able to find the stock amp and sub unit from a similar 99. I pulled the wiring all the way to the plug under the glove box and just figured that my EX would have this roughed in. WRONG!!! Now I am stuck with this unit that I am very excited about but...
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    Please Help! Audio system upgrade need info!

    Hey there, I have a 99 xls with the factory audio system. I went to the local pull-a-part this weekend and found a 99 xlt with the jbl premium system in the back. I pulled it out and was able to get the complete wiring (including the plug) that connects under the glove box on the passenger...
  12. drakeguy22

    ???? on wiring new head unit in 99 Expo XLT

    So im about to wire in my Jensen 7in touch screen dvd/cd head unit into my 1999 Ford Explorer XLT... i bought the wiring harness and dash kit, and the factory stereo removal tool... dammit Ford.... anyway i took the factory cd player out and there is two connectors to the the cd player and in...
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    Ford Explorer Stock Radio Replacement

    Hey everyone, I've been the proud owner of a '99 Eddie Bauer Explorer for almost half a year now and I have been loving it. But, like most Explorers around this model year, the display on my radio is out. To get around this, I just put in a clock held on by some velcro pieces and it has worked...
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    Project 2000

    HEY GUYS, I'M NEW TO THIS PLACE SO I'LL TRY MY BEST TO MAKE THIS A GOOD THREAD, GOT MY 2000 EXPLORER FOR FREE FROM MY SISTER WHICH WAS COOL, SO I DROPPED A REBUILT 4.0 AND FIGURED I'D MAKE THIS MY PROJECT RIDE, ONLY COOL UPGRADE I'VE DONE SO FAR IS THE AUDIO SYSTEM WITH A KENWOOD KDC-MP142 HEAD...
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    Ground noise. Can't find where to fix it.

    I have a 2000 explorer XLT. It has a Pioneer DEH-P2900 CD deck and a Pioneer TS-W3001D4 Champion Series Pro subwoofer powered by a 950w Planet Audio amp. Right now I'm picking up some slight ground noise. It's pissing me off cause I've done basically everything to fix it. So far I've changed...
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    hello ppl

    i have a problem, i have 4dr explorer and have seen pics of custom box for subs in the passenger rear. does anyone have specs for this build ? i have 1 12" sub i wanna put in there so i can save room for other stuff in my rear. thanks for your help and nice to meet ya'll.
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    !help stumped!

    Hi I am new to this site just got logged in and have a question. I have a 95 explorer eddie bauer about 2 months ago my drivers door speaker started to crakle so I slid my deck out to see if the wire was loose,touching ect. when I had my hand back there all of my gauges droped now I have no...
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    STOCK hidden amp/sub question

    I have done 3 full customizations to audio in explorers and i've added amplifiers and subs, but jokes on me! i didn't know i had a stock amp and sub in the right rear panel. but i have NO CLUE how to get it out to modify it. Do i need to take apart all trim on the right side of my vehicle? Where...
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    Wanted Custom Sub Box needed

    I need a custom fit sub box. It needs to fit two mtx 12's. It also needs to be able to fit behind the third row seat in my 2003 explorer. Please help me find one or let me know if you have one:exp:
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    Does anyone know anything about '97 Mountaineer speakers?

    My sister took my 1997 Mercury Moutaineer to have new speakers installed at both Best Buy and HiFi Buys and they told her that Mercury has a piece that only Mercury or Ford can take off so I can only install new speakers through them. Does anyone know if that's true? Or know how to take the...
  21. New Sub Box (3 10" Subs for Sport Trac)

    New Sub Box (3 10" Subs for Sport Trac)

    My new sub box for 3 10" subs that fit behind the seat. Just waiting on my 3 10" RF Punch 1's to show up.
  22. The bumps

    The bumps

    Bumps under construction
  23. another angle

    another angle

  24. 3 jl's

    3 jl's

    this box has some serious thump // its hitting over the 145 dbs // without using a spl disk
  25. Sound System

    Sound System

    12 inch JLW3D4 Subs Kenwood Excelon 401M Amp All self installed.
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