Amp mounting ?

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

I had a JL and a Zapco until recently installed under my spare tire panel, which is above my spare in the trunk of my Murano. They were not to heavy(12lbs) and they could be supported by the panel and screws. Now I have 2 PG Xenon amps(20lbs each) and I need to know if there is a way to strengthen the panel. It is patical board I believe. Someone on my Murano site mentioned an L-Iron screwed to the panel and the amps rivited to the L-iron, but is there a easier way? The panels only about 1/2" thick and I don't have much room to add anything between the panel and the amps. I would like to keep the screws hidden if possible, (ie..I would like not to have to screw all the way from the bottom to top)

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

coat it in a few coats of resin maybe?

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

Never worked with it or have any. Is it easy?

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

What is the shelf made or?

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

What is the shelf made or?

I believe partical board, maybe MDF. Not sure, its not that strong though.

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

I believe partical board, maybe MDF. Not sure, its not that strong though.

You could glue a couple 1/2" x 3" boards lengthwise across the underside to reinforce it.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

I don't have the room to do that. I need something smaller, anyone now any metal brackets?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Never worked with it or have any. Is it easy?

just paint it on. it ought to soak into the particleboard and stiffen it up a bit.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

just paint it on. it ought to soak into the particleboard and stiffen it up a bit.

What if its not particle board? Will it do the same to MDF or what ever material it is?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

it ought to. many boxbuilders put resin inside their boxes to strengthen them.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

it ought to. many boxbuilders put resin inside their boxes to strengthen them.

Can I get it from Home Depot or lowes? How much does it run?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Yes, you can get it at home depot and lowes. It usually runs about $30 per gallon, but you wouldnt need nearly that mich. They probably sell smaller quantities. Swing by and check out what they have.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

thanks that sounds like the best and easiest solution.

 

[UMGixxer 10+ year member]

you should be able to get a quart at walmart for about $10 it is cheaper at walmart than at home depot and it will be the same resin, while you are at it might as well add some chopmat to it

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

you should be able to get a quart at walmart for about $10 it is cheaper at walmart than at home depot and it will be the same resin, while you are at it might as well add some chopmat to it

And chopmat is???