Subwoofer for '98 Expy Sport...

[CobraGT40]

I was finally able to get the factory subwoofer out of my '98 Expy Sport...without taking everything apart ! Anyone who has performed this task knows that there is a small nut and bolt holding the sub in from behind the subwoofer encolsure. I wasn't looking forward to taking the rear quarter trim out...or removing the subwoofer enclosure to access this nut. Since the sub was shot anyways, I took a drill bit (apporximately the same diameter as the bolt holding the sub to the enclosure and found the dead-center of the sub) and drill away ! This takes a few minutes and definitely works better with a new drill bit. Before I knew it the drill bit cut through the bolt enough for the speaker to pop right out !

Now here I have a question... I am going to replace the sub but I'm not going to put a factory one back in there (they aren't that durable) so I wanted to know what the specifications are on the factory amp/subwoofer so I can get a decent aftermarket speaker. I know its an 8" 4ohm sub, about 3.75" deep...but how many watts ? I'm not planning on adding another amp or anything that will blast my windows out. Money is a little tight right now so I'd like to keep it under $60.00

Thanks !

Scott

 

[sebringR/T]

Are you sure its an 8"? I took an 8" that I have in my garage and was gonna see if it would fit and its too wide. BTW I have a 97 Explorer with the JBL system.

 

[Joe Dirt]

They are 8" subs in the newer Gen II's.

 

[scucci]

here's the reference thread from the stickies with good info:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25999

85 watts.
you might find one here:
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?srchExt=CAT&srchCat=847