I have a 07 FX4 SuperCab. I'm going to replace all of the stock speakers and subwoofer. It has a factory subwoofer so it's in a big black plastic box behind the driver's seat. It has an Audiophile system (6-disk CD changer not the navigation system type radio).

I'd like to keep the radio head unit but I have two questions regarding installing an amp.

1) Does the stock 6-disk CD Audiophile radio have an input for an amp ?

2) Where is the best place to put the Amp ? I've read that there is room under the passenger seat, but there isn't on my truck because the passenger seat is power.

 

I've heard that you can put them behind the back seat. I am unsure of how to remove them though. If you are using the factory box you could take out your jack and put it under the rear seat on the passenger side.

 

Best place is like James said: Behind the rear seat!

The seat removal is tricky though...a fellow member INCORRECTLY followed my instructions and ripped his seat 4 years ago....If you can wait I can get a vid posted on youtube.com on how to remove the back of the seat.

To Remove:

1. Remove two 10mm bolts where seat belt anchor is at.
2. Put plastic shroud on the bottom near the buckle.
3. Reach in the crack of the seat and get a REALLY FIRM GRIP ON THE METAL POLE!
****ITS VERY IMPORTANT YOU GET A GOOD GRIP OR YOU WILL RIP THE MATERIAL***
4. Pull straight up.

It does require quite a bit of torque to get it off the clips so be sure to protect your
back.

My suggestion for pulling it up is as follows:
1. Put both seats all the way to the front of the track near the dash.
2. open all the doors.
3. GET A GOOD GRIP
4. put your shoulder up against the seat
5. position on leg in the floor of the back seat one on the side step (outside)
6. push straight up against the seat with your shoulder and legs.


I would start on the passenger side since the hardest clip is there and the driver side will pop right off when you pick it up. JUST BEWARE THE CLIP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS SHARP AND WILL RIP YOUR SEAT MATERIAL. so when you complete the lift don't just drop it.

 

I would start on the passenger side since the hardest clip is there and the driver side will pop right off when you pick it up. JUST BEWARE THE CLIP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS SHARP AND WILL RIP YOUR SEAT MATERIAL. so when you complete the lift don't just drop it. <!-- / message --> <!-- sig --> __________________

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reading this my thought would be to place a 1/4 pice of plywood on the seat so the clip will hit the wood not the seat material
would this work to protect seat??

 

you don't need that much protection....a sturdy bath towel doubled should be adequate.

I am off tomarrow....ill drop a link to pictures and a you tube video...Does anybody know how to upload a TSB to the forum?

 

My amp is under the passenger seat only because it was the easiest spot to put it. I do want to move it to behind the rear seat but i'm lazy.

 

not sure but I would love to see the video.

 

A video would be great ! I'd appreciate that if you have the time.

BTW - I like the looks of that 2004 FX4 in Yellow !

 

yeah no prob....i'll be training until 2pm...CST look for a post somewhere after 4pm CST..

 

I'm having trouble posting vid...trying youtube and myspace...

 

HERE YOU GO A VID POSTED!

YouTube - 2004-2006 F150 Seat removal

use the HQ to see it clearly

 

I'd put it behind the rear seats, its a good location if you want it out of sight and/or out of the way. BatteriesNotINCL posted a GREAT video on You Tube if you were planning on doin' in it your self

 

Sweet! Thanks for posting.

Now I see what you mean about possibly ripping the seat, that part looks sharp !

 

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