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<blockquote data-quote="greynolds" data-source="post: 4920114" data-attributes="member: 593834">Saying that they skimped on some things is being generous, IMO.I&#039;ve been thinking about ways to resolve the problem all week and your suggestion of recessing the subs (if there&#039;s height to work with) is part of the solution.&nbsp; The other thing that should have been done is to mount the amplifier lower and then build a bridge of 1/2&quot; or 3/4&quot; plywood or MDF over it.&nbsp; Drill some 2&quot; holes in that bridge for ventilation if needed.&nbsp; Then sink the subwoofers lower, if possible, and construct essentially a window pane grid over them.&nbsp; Even if it sacrifices sound quality a bit, it would be worth it to be able to use the cargo area again.&nbsp; Basically, the entire subfloor should be at the right height for the masonite panel to just sit on it.&nbsp; The only openings in it should be ventilation for the amp, if needed, and some openings for the sound from the subwoofers to get out.You see the only support for it in the 2nd to last photo of the 2nd picture post.&nbsp; The factory floor piece is strong enough to be supported only at the front and back and support a lot of weight in the middle.&nbsp; I&#039;m a big guy and it can easily support all my weight if I need to crawl around in the back for whatever reason.Will do.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="greynolds, post: 4920114, member: 593834"] Saying that they skimped on some things is being generous, IMO. I've been thinking about ways to resolve the problem all week and your suggestion of recessing the subs (if there's height to work with) is part of the solution. The other thing that should have been done is to mount the amplifier lower and then build a bridge of 1/2" or 3/4" plywood or MDF over it. Drill some 2" holes in that bridge for ventilation if needed. Then sink the subwoofers lower, if possible, and construct essentially a window pane grid over them. Even if it sacrifices sound quality a bit, it would be worth it to be able to use the cargo area again. Basically, the entire subfloor should be at the right height for the masonite panel to just sit on it. The only openings in it should be ventilation for the amp, if needed, and some openings for the sound from the subwoofers to get out. You see the only support for it in the 2nd to last photo of the 2nd picture post. The factory floor piece is strong enough to be supported only at the front and back and support a lot of weight in the middle. I'm a big guy and it can easily support all my weight if I need to crawl around in the back for whatever reason. Will do. [/QUOTE]

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