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Kicker 10inch Hideaway Sub Questions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jsheets1, Mar 8, 2021.

  1. Mar 8, 2021 at 8:14 AM
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  3. Mar 8, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    I should've stated that I have an Access cab... I need the functionality of the rear seats so I thought this would be a good compromise.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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    I couldn't get one to fit under the passenger seat in my DCSB. I think there's an airbag ECU or something under there preventing enough space to slide it under. I have mine under the drivers seat. Maybe if you got some seat risers to put under the passenger side seat bolts, you'd get enough clearance.
     
  5. Mar 8, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    As you can see, it barely fits
     
  6. Mar 8, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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    Is that the 10" or the 8"? Also wouldn't that get annoying to have right under you?
     
  7. Mar 8, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Oops....Yeah sorry, I have the 8". The dimensions of the boxes are almost exactly the same, so you'd still probably be able to fit under the driver seat. I don't feel it's annoying being there and if anything makes it where I feel the bass without having to turn it up so much. Under the passenger seat was my original plan, but didn't pan out when it came time to install.
     
  8. Mar 8, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Well since it looks like a lot of people are going with the 8", I might as well. Install wasn't too bad? How have you got it secured?
     
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    I used some hook side velcro on the back to keep it from sliding on the carpet, but that's about it. I ran the harness out the side, underneath the drivers seat and under the bottom door sill trim.

    That Kicker sub under the seat and an Alpine Power pack amp tucked behind the head unit made a big difference from the stock setup.
     
  10. Mar 8, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    Alright, well I guess I've figured out my next mod. My pile in the garage is slowly building up lol
     
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