Question about materials/thickness...

[BIG-SMOOTH 10+ year member]

I'm still a bit up in the air about what my system layout is going to be, but one of my options is a single 8" subwoofer behind the center seat in my standard cab pickup. There is a very very tight space to work with so I'm wondering if there are any materials that could be used for an enclosure other than the standard MDF and Fiberglass. What are the recommended thicknesses for the different enclosure materials required for an 8" sub like the Rli-8, 8TC-1000, or DD 1508? Because of my height pushing the seats up is not an option and the center section has the most room behind it, but it is still only about 7" on the bottom tapering up to 6" at the top.

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[BIG-SMOOTH 10+ year member]

Not sure if it makes a difference in the material thickness, but I will be starting out with a sealed enclosure. If I decide I need more output I may go ported. I have plenty of room up/down and side to side just not front to back.

 

[dirtye30 10+ year member]

what truck?

 

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'06 Silverado 2500hd Regular Cab

 

[BIG-SMOOTH 10+ year member]

My other option is to just do a custom center console that would allow me to run a single 12" and depth would no longer be a concern, but a single 8" would be a bit stealthier, easier, and cheaper. Still weighing my options at this point.