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ArkansasMystic
02-28-2010, 10:13 PM
My 4runner has a JBL sound system from the factory, including a 8" sub in the rear. The sub finally blew, so I spent the weekend replacing the sub and adding an amp to power it (stock sub/amp ran at 45 watts rms, pretty pathetic). I got a JL Audio 8w1v2 sub and J2 250.1 amp. Final result is a pretty clean sounding system. It won't be heard from blocks away, but a huge improvement over stock and exactly what I wanted. I'll spare you guys the details, but here are a few pics from the install.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1149.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1150.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1164.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1186.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1187.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/beatty_preston/4runner/Audio%20Install/IMG_1173.jpg
oxman
03-01-2010, 10:04 AM
Excellent job sir!! How do you like? I've always been a fan of JL's! They are the best IMO
ArkansasMystic
03-01-2010, 11:06 AM
I've still got a little tuning to do on the amp, it isn't quite where I want it. Overall, very pleased, and I think adjusting the amp will put the icing on the cake!
1low03gt
03-01-2010, 09:55 PM
That's a nice clean install!Awesome job!!
ArkansasMystic
03-01-2010, 10:31 PM
Thanks! This was my first install, didn't think I was ever going to get it finished, but finally did and it is all worthwhile. I had 2 10's in my old 97 4runner (I traded it for my 96 Cobra). I don't care about output, and I think this JL setup sounds better. Great stuff, very clean sound. My goal was to make it invisible, and I think I did that. When the seat is moved back, none of the amp is visible, even the wiring. No visible wires in the back, so there's no way tell there's a sub until it's cranked up. Main reason for this is because I've known several in the area who've had their vehicle broking into and car audio equipment stolen. I shouldn't have any worries.