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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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I have an unlimited X with the upgraded sound system which has the sub in the back. I recently found myself needing to remove the sub to gain extra width while transporting a dining room table. Of course I didn't have any tools to speak of, but I did manage to get the three bolts off with a pair of regular pliers. Anyway, I decided it would be nice to have a mechanism to quickly remove the sub. I went to Lowe's and looked for some wingnuts to replace the stock nuts. I managed to find a good fit and it seems to be working well. I didn't get any lock washers, but I will probably add those soon. I did also get a rubber stopper which I'm going to drill out to cover the extra bolt that sticks up so nothing gets scratched.

Secondly, the previous owner of my jeep had a front license plate installed and I don't run one, so I wanted to plug the holes. I looked while at Lowe's and found some automotive plastic plugs that work great to fill the holes. Not a big difference, but I like it. Hope it helps. Aloha!Click image for larger version

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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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do you notice any quality difference with the sterio with no sub?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Im thinking about mounting my sub on the wheel well.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mike-d
do you notice any quality difference with the sterio with no sub?
Not too much. I only had it out for a few hours though
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bob19824
Im thinking about mounting my sub on the wheel well.
I was thinking about that too. Let me know how it turns out.
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