Adding a Sub to non-unleashed BO system

[Derek83]

Following- I have a hideaway I wanted to run also. Assuming it’s better than the stock sub with B&O non unleashed.

if I’m following correctly it’s removing the stock sub, taking those leads and using one of those adapters from SGS to run the hideaway. Would love to see a finished product. Thanks

Very true, just finished it this weekend. There are two holes in the cab you will have to seal once the b and o sub is removed. I used alum flashing, weather striping and alum tape. 200km today and no issues. Ill see if i can get a photo of the sub installed. Only stumbling block i had was i didnt have both left and right inputs wired into the b and o feed to activate the remote on. Much better sound than the factory sub, but won't rattle the plates off the truck.

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[ISLANDF150]

I added my 10" sub and Amp that I had in my 2013 F150. I have the B&O non unleashed. Very easy install. I still have to tidy up the wiring etc but ran out of time today.
Huge improvement over stock sub.

 

[Tldx07]

Very true, just finished it this weekend. There are two holes in the cab you will have to seal once the b and o sub is removed. I used alum flashing, weather striping and alum tape. 200km today and no issues. Ill see if i can get a photo of the sub installed. Only stumbling block i had was i didnt have both left and right inputs wired into the b and o feed to activate the remote on. Much better sound than the factory sub, but won't rattle the plates off the truck.

Without a doubt i know it doesn't compare to a real sub and amp set up, i had the hideaway in my '16 and thought it was plenty. And If you had some pictures of the sub in place would appreciate it, I have a good sense on how to wire it but interested in your set up.

 

[Tldx07]

I added my 10" sub and Amp that I had in my 2013 F150. I have the B&O non unleashed. Very easy install. I still have to tidy up the wiring etc but ran out of time today.
Huge improvement over stock sub.

Did you remove the B&O sub? or just tie into the existing wiring

 

[ISLANDF150]

Did you remove the B&O sub? or just tie into the existing wiring

I just tapped into existing wiring and unplugged the b&o sub. Thought about leaving it plugged in but I may remove it and mount my Amp there instead

 

[lb18]

I added my 10" sub and Amp that I had in my 2013 F150. I have the B&O non unleashed. Very easy install. I still have to tidy up the wiring etc but ran out of time today.
Huge improvement over stock sub.

Do you mind me asking what 10" sub you're using? It looks similar to a downward firing Kicker sub I've been thinking about. I like the idea of being able to fold up the seats and still sit something on top of the sub so its not wasted space.

 

[Graygoose2021]

Do you mind me asking what 10" sub you're using? It looks similar to a downward firing Kicker sub I've been thinking about. I like the idea of being able to fold up the seats and still sit something on top of the sub so its not wasted space.

where you in Oklahoma?

 

[ISLANDF150]

Do you mind me asking what 10" sub you're using? It looks similar to a downward firing Kicker sub I've been thinking about. I like the idea of being able to fold up the seats and still sit something on top of the sub so its not wasted space.

I agree. I have full use of the back except under the 1 seat is this box but I can still put stuff on top of it if I need to.

 

[lb18]

I agree. I have full use of the back except under the 1 seat is this box but I can still put stuff on top of it if I need to.

Thanks for the info!

 

[lb18]

where you in Oklahoma?

Tulsa area. How about you?

 

[Derek83]

Without a doubt i know it doesn't compare to a real sub and amp set up, i had the hideaway in my '16 and thought it was plenty. And If you had some pictures of the sub in place would appreciate it, I have a good sense on how to wire it but interested in your set up.

Here are a couple of photos. I haven't bolted the kicker down yet, time was tight. One piece of advice, the kicker positive lead was not long enough to go from behind the SCrew rear seat, down the door jam, through the firewall (used hood releasd grommet) and to the battery, had to add a little more wire.

 

[BCrippsy38]

Here are a couple of photos. I haven't bolted the kicker down yet, time was tight. One piece of advice, the kicker positive lead was not long enough to go from behind the SCrew rear seat, down the door jam, through the firewall (used hood releasd grommet) and to the battery, had to add a little more wire.

Sweet, so looks like it will stay at that angle when mounting it? May just have to bend the brackets.

Started looking into power options, there's a fuse bank in the passenger footwell. Looks like it has spare/unused fuses ranging up to 30A. Bought a fuse tap pigtail and was going to try that for power instead.

Where did you decide to ground?

 

[Graygoose2021]

Tulsa area. How about you?

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[Derek83]

Sweet, so looks like it will stay at that angle when mounting it? May just have to bend the brackets.

Started looking into power options, there's a fuse bank in the passenger footwell. Looks like it has spare/unused fuses ranging up to 30A. Bought a fuse tap pigtail and was going to try that for power instead.

Where did you decide to ground?

Used the bolt that holds the seat back release bracket, looking back you could probably use the bolt mounts for the factory sub on the floor.
The angle its at in the photo is the way it sits, i dont hear it moving around when driving but i would like to attach the brackets to the top at least.

 

[ISLANDF150]

Sweet, so looks like it will stay at that angle when mounting it? May just have to bend the brackets.

Started looking into power options, there's a fuse bank in the passenger footwell. Looks like it has spare/unused fuses ranging up to 30A. Bought a fuse tap pigtail and was going to try that for power instead.

Where did you decide to ground?

There is a factory ground you can use behind the carpet on the back wall. A few inches to the right of the seat bracket

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