Mattk11

Looks good though. You will like that PPI amp, they are solid.

orangedude71

I was really happy with how I closed off the area under the seat bracket. With the Carpet covering it looks totally factory. I still need to build up the front a little more to hide it when I run doorless. I might do a flap like on the rear and drop a 12v fan ontop to keep things cool.

bombout800

Been running one for about a year. Numerous times full tilt for 30 minutes or so on 100 degree days. Still plays fine. It's been hot to the touch before, but not as bad as you'd think after such a gruesome test. Very solid and sound really good. For the money, it's a very hard amp to beat

ZoidMax

I made a schematic of what I have in mind, based off of what I have seen on this post and others. Can you take a look at it and let me know if I'm on the right track? I currently have the 430n all factory. The only other item on here I can think of is the Sirius adapter.

My thought is to remove the factory amp and leave the existing subwoofer in the rear end for the time being (unplugged).

JK System Schematic.pdf

Mattk11

You'll need an adapter between the HU and amps since the system is meant to run without the factory amp. PAC makes one but you will loose the ability to fade and all tone control (those functions are handled inside the amp) so it will still sound like crap and won't be adjustable. These type of adapters don't have subwoofer outputs so you will have to be sure you "Y" off of the front outputs since the back strips out the bass. Pac makes one that has been used: Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

Your other option if you want to retain fading and tone control is to use a summing device AFTER your factory amp. You would need something like a JL Cleansweep, JBL MS-8, or RF 3SIXTY.3 to fix the terrible EQ that the factory system has. It will take all 8 channels of amplification, sum all the channels, replace the missing bass and provide subwoofer output. By the time you do that, you are spending a ton of cash to fix the EQ, you might as well replace the head unit.

I would sell the 430 for $400+. If you have a uConnect module, sell it for $125 and replace the head unit with one that is not as outdated as the Jeep HU and sounds 1000x better. You will still have steering wheel control and will be able to add some important things like multi-band EQ, crossover control, time alignment and Apple CarPlay/Google Auto for better phone interface.

Good luck.

ZoidMax

I was unclear before. I have the 430 now with uConnect etc., but purchased a Pioneer 8100 to replace it. I was basically thinking to replace everything audio related in the vehicle and then just get whatever adapters I need. I figured just rip the band-aid off while I have the dash all torn apart instead of piecemeal.

Mattk11

Then it looks good, you made a wise choice.

Motodad 73

What is the best sounding speaker for under the seat are you building any more boxes.

Mattk11

Best I have tested in my enclosures are 1) Sundown SD-3, 2) JL TW3-10, 3) Alpine 10" Slim.

I may make another batch if there is enough interest.

orangedude71

if I had to make one mod for yours after install, I'd make some 1/2" thick bar stock with the seat rail holes drilled in. I'm not a fan of using washers to increase the seat height. Next time I pull the seats, I'll be doing that. Besides that, awesome.