Dodge Ram Sub enclosure for SSA ICON

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

A couple weeks ago I made a decision to try something new with my truck, and to try a new brand of sub I have never tried before. This is a couple pics of the build.

Jason, at Mobile Enclosures mapped my truck responses and sub characteristics (and probably a million things I know nothing about) and designed a sub enclosure that would fit seamlessly into my truck.

I only took a couple pics of the actual build because I was so into it that i forgot to take more pictures... this is the box.

This wasn't as hard to build as i had expected, even though I only had a circular saw to use (I am cripple and live in a disability apartments) and i have no room for really big tools.

I was able to sand most pieces that were off a little from the saw, but everything fit VERY well considering.

I cleaned it up really good and sanded all the pieces and then started the part i had never done before, which was covering the enclosure. I had always paid someone in the past to do this, but I can't afford that now.

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[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

I decided to go with faux alligator skin for the top, just to make it stand out a little. I tried ad tried a thousand different ways, but i still ended up with a couple crinkles around the edges, but all in all, I don't think i did that bad!

This enclosure was meant to replace my arm rest between the front two seats. It fits like a glove!!

I will paint the port black when i get a chance

Other than painting the port to match I am done!

It took a while to save the money up for the stuff to build this cool box, so I don't have the new Sub yet. If for some reason I can't afford to buy the sub, I will probably just end up selling the box to a Dodge owner that can afford it. It was a really fun build!!

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

I take it the fosgates are coming out?

look like it was a fun build

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

not sure what you do for a living but its certainly not enclosure building -

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

Yeah, looks like the big'uns have to go.. It's such a sad thing. My little boy has laid claim to the back seat, so they have to go. I was able to figure out a cool way to keep sub in my truck though. I have to say, it was one of my funnest builds though. No pressure to make everything perfect. I am loving it!

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

If you need to know what I do for a living, just ask. I am not 16. I don't hide behind my keyboard. I take very well to criticism, but if you want to troll, head to the Dome. I by no means claimed to be the greatest box builder ever. This is the first box I built since I learned to walk again. With that said..

The only other thing I am gonna do is put a thin layer of chrome plastic tape ( I honestly don't know what it's called) over the brad nails that are visible. I think it might break up the all black color. I still have some sanding in the opening to get rid of some sealant. I may not even do that though.

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

like the tline....but that sub cut out looks rough lol.....let us know how it sounds sub forward port back tho

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

The only other thing I am gonna do is put a thin layer of chrome plastic tape ( I honestly don't know what it's called) over the brad nails that are visible

Bad idea imo. I would just sharpie them or paint them black.

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

I never thought about just taking a sharpie and and blending them in. Thanks for the idea man! And your right TJ, that hole was heck to cut. i have no jigsaw. Just a drill and bits and some sandpaper. I have actually made another baffle for it too. Just in case I want to try an 8 in it or a twelve(maybe, depending on fit). I am just glad to still be able to do the stuff I love!

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

I am just glad to still be able to do the stuff I love!

Hell ya bro.. with a skill saw and a drill you did some good work dude. I use a table saw and jig saw and get about the same quality cuts. Although I dont use faux skin just carpet. Actually, I like to rock plain wood, but that is in my trunk and hidden.

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Box looks good, I would have painted the port as I was assembling it instead of waiting till its assembled. Looks like you got some carpet glue on the carpet, dont feel bad I sometimes do that too, though I'm getting better at getting it all over everything else and not on the outside lol.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Look about like the box we are building for my buddies dodge.. But it's sealed and for 15's

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

Lol, The glue kept sticking and sticking, and by the time I got things under control again, the carpet looked like a war zone! I am kinda ashamed about the mess I made. I am still not sure about the port though, I might not paint it. I was thinking of putting a mirror in it so my son can see himself (or his feet) in the back seat. I may paint his name into it somehow too. Bassin, you said 15's? WOW!!!!!!! You're gonna have to take lots of pics, I love Dodge's and it includes audio, considered me subscribed!

 

[SourDeez 10+ year member]

Lol, The glue kept sticking and sticking, and by the time I got things under control again, the carpet looked like a war zone! I am kinda ashamed about the mess I made. I am still not sure about the port though, I might not paint it. I was thinking of putting a mirror in it so my son can see himself (or his feet) in the back seat. I may paint his name into it somehow too. Bassin, you said 15's? WOW!!!!!!! You're gonna have to take lots of pics, I love Dodge's and it includes audio, considered me subscribed!

resolve carpet cleaner and a good shop vac and an abrasive pad could probably get that out

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

I actually have those things under my sink, and after the rain stops today, I am gonna give a try. I am really kinda lucky though because the front seats cover up most of the sides. Th rear of the box has the glue on it that I really hope to remove! I got sealant everywhere too, but I was able to make really thick beads and smooth them out and I hope it will act somewhat like putting 45's in the corners. I only did it inside the port. I didnt think it would make much of a difference in the chamber( I could be wrong though, I haven't read much on it unfortunately).

I did read something that kinda bothered me though. I used F-26 as the adhesive to hold the wood together (plus screws), and i never used it with MDF. Does anyone know if there would be an interaction between the F-26 and glue in the MDF that would make it weaker?