I am planning to mount a floor mounted system in my 1995 Dodge Ram, something original that you dont see eveyday, and I have the plans and layout, but I ran into a problem. I want to mount the subs into the floor, so in turn I would have to build a cusom box on the bottom of my car, because of the lack of space. I am planning on using a lightweight, heat resisting metal, and I am building a steel brace to support the sub boxes. The problem I have is I dont know what kind of metal to use under the truck that is lightweight and heat resistance to avoid the exhaust heat. If anyone can tell me a good metal to use than I would deeply appreciate it.
Thanks, Tony Black
Replies (4)
swez on 02/5/2006 06:50:02
I think this plan has a few major problems.
If you cut holes in the floor board for the subs, the structural integrity of the body could be adversely weakened. That, coupled with a metal enclosure, near the exhaust system and drive train may be difficult to work around as well.
How large of a sub system do you want to install in this Ram truck? Is this a Ram PU or van?
Say more please,
Swez
ttocs on 02/5/2006 11:43:12
You don't see metal boxes because they have a high resonance, their noisy. Fiberglass would be a much better alternative.
How are you wanting to make the box?
Ash on 02/5/2006 12:00:56
I agree. Sounds like that could turn out to be a nightmare. I have seen where some have put subs in the floor, but the car wasn't a daily driver. Strictly competitions. In fact, the floor was deepened only a little, while a "false floor" was built upon the original. Surely it had to a big pain to build and deal with!
MrBrownstone on 02/6/2006 13:24:40
I only see this with competition systems that weren't designed for driving. Basically, it's a safety issue. you're better off ports through the truck box than making a big hole in the floor. Those ports are minimal in size.
Thanks, Tony Black
Replies (4)
swez on 02/5/2006 06:50:02
I think this plan has a few major problems.
If you cut holes in the floor board for the subs, the structural integrity of the body could be adversely weakened. That, coupled with a metal enclosure, near the exhaust system and drive train may be difficult to work around as well.
How large of a sub system do you want to install in this Ram truck? Is this a Ram PU or van?
Say more please,
Swez
ttocs on 02/5/2006 11:43:12
You don't see metal boxes because they have a high resonance, their noisy. Fiberglass would be a much better alternative.
How are you wanting to make the box?
Ash on 02/5/2006 12:00:56
I agree. Sounds like that could turn out to be a nightmare. I have seen where some have put subs in the floor, but the car wasn't a daily driver. Strictly competitions. In fact, the floor was deepened only a little, while a "false floor" was built upon the original. Surely it had to a big pain to build and deal with!
MrBrownstone on 02/6/2006 13:24:40
I only see this with competition systems that weren't designed for driving. Basically, it's a safety issue. you're better off ports through the truck box than making a big hole in the floor. Those ports are minimal in size.
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