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xero2099

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08 Sport Trac xlt v6
have an 08 xlt that does not have a sub in it now i found where it would have been mounted from the factory, does any one know what size fits in here?
 



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And when the weather warms up a bit, I'll have the exact specs for it posted here or in the audio section. Dimensions, box volume, possibly even T/S parameters for the stock woofer. I've just been too busy to get it done.
 






As promised, here's some more info:

The removal of the factory sub is a simple 10 minute procedure. If you pull the grill (just a little tab/lever behind the drivers' seat) and look down, you'll see 2x 7mm (9/32) bolts and a single 10mm. Remove the 7mm's and put them aside.
Now slowly start putting your fingers behind the plastic panel that covers the entire back wall and gently pull towards you, starting at the bottom. Also, open the L.A.T.C.H system holes and pull from in there. You'll feel some large metal spring clips start releasing. That's it, rear panel is off.
Now, remember that 10mm bolt you saw? Undo it, and the other 2 you see at the top of the enclosure. The amplifier is connected to the side and can remain there. Once the enclosure is loose from the vehicle, slide it slightly towards the passenger side and you'll be able to release the wiring harness going into the top of the amp. It's free now.
The woofer itself is held in by 8x 7mm screws easily visible on the front. On the rear is an 8mm bolt that holds into the woofer from behind. Once removed, if the woofer doesn't drop right out, a slight pop under the frame with a flat-blade screwdriver and it's all over.

Woofer measurements:
Depth ~3.7"
mounting diameter: ~7.25"
bolt circle of 8.125"

The enclosure is sealed with a volume of approximately .42 cubic feet. Additional depth can easily be gained with a simple spacer ring. It looks like an inch, maybe more (I forgot to measure the space between the grill on the woofer, and the access cover on the car). At that rate, if a larger space can be gained, many 10's will fit! I will be doing my homework for that, and will report back.
 






Very nice write up !!!!!
 






Thank you. I'll try to take pics and get it in the audio section when my new sub gets here....and it warms up a bit.
 






well right now its totally stock as far as the audio goes, I want to get a new deck and speakers for the front and I want to hook up an amp as well am looking at ideas where to mount sutff
 












That will fit the factory enclosure. I decided to go with a bit more than the single 8". I have the stuff here, I just haven't had time/weather at the same moment to do it. This should be fun ;)

FWIW, I had a Sundown e8 set to go in my factory enclosure, and it still will after the wife takes over the car (she'll take it when I get a new one....probably a Shelby).
 






nice....good luck with the upgrade and please let us know how it works out. I'll probably pick up all of my components once work pics up a bit. Need to make a little more toy money
 






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