Two questions: console and amp
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
No brace in my '94. It's flat from side to side. The mounts for the jack did get in the way though.
Other than that, there's nothing I could see getting in the way of a box.
I'm thinking I will pull the sub box out, rip the back of it out, and install a new peice that's the full width of the truck. The box needs new carpet anyways.
Then I could mount the amp to that and be done with it.
Absolutely awesome David, thank you again so much. I've been looking all over, and the only one I found was tan. Even just parts would make it a thousand times easier.
Other than that, there's nothing I could see getting in the way of a box.
I'm thinking I will pull the sub box out, rip the back of it out, and install a new peice that's the full width of the truck. The box needs new carpet anyways.
Then I could mount the amp to that and be done with it.
Absolutely awesome David, thank you again so much. I've been looking all over, and the only one I found was tan. Even just parts would make it a thousand times easier.
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Are you any good with fiberglass? I don't think I have the top sections anymore - but since you have a manual, the top sections won't work anyway. If you can make a top section, you are in... 
Only thing I am missing is the tops and the lid. I'm trying to go back in my memory, but I believe I sold the lid. Making a new one is no problem though. All you need is a piano hinge, a piece of plywood to fit the area, some padding, and material to cover it.
I'll get some pics of it tomorrow and see if you want it.
Only thing I am missing is the tops and the lid. I'm trying to go back in my memory, but I believe I sold the lid. Making a new one is no problem though. All you need is a piano hinge, a piece of plywood to fit the area, some padding, and material to cover it.
I'll get some pics of it tomorrow and see if you want it.
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Sounds great to me. I can deal with the lid later. I'm not too terribly fond of fiberglass, but I've got a friend who's incredible with it (I'll try and get a picture of the enclosure he built for his Eclipse...looks like the car came that way), so it wouldn't pose a problem.
Looking forward to the pics. Thanks again!
Looking forward to the pics. Thanks again!
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In my 95 ranger the middle seat is attached to the drivers seat in like one full shabang. Was this how yours was? It looks great the way you have it already. What did you use to cut out the middle section, and what all was used to put fabric back over the drivers seat where u cut from? This looks great. Want to do mine for me? haha
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Originally Posted by pgw85706
Man, with all those watts in that little volume, it must be like riding with headphones on!!
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Here's some good ideas for people wanting to add better audio to your truck or car..
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-ksMHbnOtI9b/customcar/showroom/
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-ksMHbnOtI9b/customcar/showroom/
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From: Zimmerman, MN
Take a look at my gallery:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=10706
I cut my 60 40 bench and converted to bucket and then found a gray Explorer and got the center console. Looks good IMO
Also have a some pics of my amps changer and subbox.
Good luck on your journey.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=10706
I cut my 60 40 bench and converted to bucket and then found a gray Explorer and got the center console. Looks good IMO
Also have a some pics of my amps changer and subbox.
Good luck on your journey.
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From: Fort Smith
Looks great rangerxlt02!
I see you covered the hole on the console. Just a note, that was not for an e-brake handle, that slot is for a kleenex box that came in the Explorers. I took the kleenex out of the hole and put a mesh grille speaker there. Then I mounted my center channel speaker behind it. It is not optimal for sound in something like competitions, but it does work good and was a good place to put it.
I like your box also. I have thought about building something similar for mine and adding to 10's facing down, just haven't actually done it yet...
I see you covered the hole on the console. Just a note, that was not for an e-brake handle, that slot is for a kleenex box that came in the Explorers. I took the kleenex out of the hole and put a mesh grille speaker there. Then I mounted my center channel speaker behind it. It is not optimal for sound in something like competitions, but it does work good and was a good place to put it.
I like your box also. I have thought about building something similar for mine and adding to 10's facing down, just haven't actually done it yet...
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From: Fort Smith
Most I know cut the seam where the seat is put together. Then they either remove the cover altogether or pull it back far enough to to get to the padding. From there, you just cut away the excess foam and material. An electric knife is a great tool for cutting foam (if you have one). After you have the foam trimmed to the size you want, you refold and trim the seat cover back over the area and reattach in your preferred manner.
I know there is a write-up on doing this somewhere...
I know there is a write-up on doing this somewhere...
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I cut the seat as simply as possible. I pulled the seat out. Remove the covering from the middle seat and pull it back as far as you can. The foam just sits there...use a knife and cut it along the seam to the driver's seat. I just used a regular pocket knife, no problemo.
Using a Dremel with cutting wheel or similar tool, cut off the mounting bracket for it. Grind it down smoothly so you don't reach down there and cut yourself. I found myself using a hammer to bend the bracket one way, cutting that end with the Dremel, then hammering it back the other way. Otherwise, the grinding wheel won't fit in.
When you look at the cover...you want to cut free the part that covered the top of the middle seat. Cut that and a little extra on both sides loose, then pull it down (it makes sense if you look at it) and sew it up. I just used dinner scissors (the little scissors that come with the kitchen knife sets) to cut it, it's thin material, went through it quite easily. A razor blade would suffice.
Mine looked passable...but between me knowing it was there and the bracket for the center console, I decided seat covers would look better.
Using a Dremel with cutting wheel or similar tool, cut off the mounting bracket for it. Grind it down smoothly so you don't reach down there and cut yourself. I found myself using a hammer to bend the bracket one way, cutting that end with the Dremel, then hammering it back the other way. Otherwise, the grinding wheel won't fit in.
When you look at the cover...you want to cut free the part that covered the top of the middle seat. Cut that and a little extra on both sides loose, then pull it down (it makes sense if you look at it) and sew it up. I just used dinner scissors (the little scissors that come with the kitchen knife sets) to cut it, it's thin material, went through it quite easily. A razor blade would suffice.
Mine looked passable...but between me knowing it was there and the bracket for the center console, I decided seat covers would look better.
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From: Fort Smith
If your dog is the one in your avatar - we have more in common than Rangers... I have a 4yr old Blue Doby. He is around 115lbs right now.
I have to get something going on my box. I don't know how it is going to end up because I found out a couple of weeks ago I will have to build something I can attach a babyseat to...
I have to get something going on my box. I don't know how it is going to end up because I found out a couple of weeks ago I will have to build something I can attach a babyseat to...
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Wow guys...I never realized how much I used my console for an armrest until I lost said console...I keep sticking my arm out and just dropping it onto nothing.
It really makes you realize just how much you use it to align yourself in the seat, store stuff, all that.
The seat belt bolts...anybody know what they go into? It felt like whatever my driver's side one was mounted onto was turning with the bolt.
It really makes you realize just how much you use it to align yourself in the seat, store stuff, all that.
The seat belt bolts...anybody know what they go into? It felt like whatever my driver's side one was mounted onto was turning with the bolt.
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From: Zimmerman, MN
Yup, she's a 7 year old blue and rust. Not nearly as big as your male, only 65 - 70 lbs. Big enough to get in the way though.
Yours have skin conditions? We've tried many things...but none seem to work too well.
Sorry to hijack your thread RangerPilot.
Yours have skin conditions? We've tried many things...but none seem to work too well.
Sorry to hijack your thread RangerPilot.
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Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Wow guys...I never realized how much I used my console for an armrest until I lost said console...I keep sticking my arm out and just dropping it onto nothing.
It really makes you realize just how much you use it to align yourself in the seat, store stuff, all that.
The seat belt bolts...anybody know what they go into? It felt like whatever my driver's side one was mounted onto was turning with the bolt.
It really makes you realize just how much you use it to align yourself in the seat, store stuff, all that.
The seat belt bolts...anybody know what they go into? It felt like whatever my driver's side one was mounted onto was turning with the bolt.