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I've actually already posted this in reply on another threat but wanted to post alone so people wouldn't have to dig into multiple pages to find it. I installed the JL Audio Stealthbox with 2 - 10" (Part # SB-D-5GRAMCCR/10TW3) in my TRX. I ordered the parts from Crutchfield and spent around $1900. List of parts I ordered below. I went with the JL Audio XD600/1 amp because you can purchase adapters to tap the speakers without the need for Line Output Converter since its basically built into the amp. Also, it uses the taps to signal the amp to turn on so no need to run an additional cable to fuse box or amp under the drivers seat.
For install be ready for some work, you have to remove the rear seats completely to mount the box. Running power cable through firewall by the neutral release pull and down the drivers side under the trim is fairly easy. I used a ground bolt in the middle rear area that was already there along with disconnecting the factor sub and using that as my speaker tap.
All in all I'm very happy and the bass is amazing but the ANC (Auto Noise Cancellation) mics do NOT play well with aftermarket subs. I get humming and some issues with the ANC system trying to filter in white noise to make the cabin quieter. There are companies out there that make bypasses for the ANC system that are plug in play like this one:
https://lljcustoms.com/store/ols/products/2019-ram-anc-bypass
Which I'm currently waiting for mine to arrive and hopefully that will take away that problem and everything will be perfect!
JL Audio Stealthbox - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13694677/JL-Audio-Stealthbox-Black.html
JL Audio XD600/1 Amp - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698604/JL-Audio-XD600-1v2.html
JL Audio RCA/Speaker Taps - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136XDCLR2S/JL-Audio-XD-CLRAIC2-SW.html
*Note - you only need to use one if tapping the sub and use the Left channel on the amp or use a Y RCA splitter to plug into both for the amp. Comes straight from the JL Audio amp user guide.
Outside of the list above, just need a 4 ga wiring kit, RCA cable, RCA Y splitter cable and some time. Took about 6-8 hours.
For install be ready for some work, you have to remove the rear seats completely to mount the box. Running power cable through firewall by the neutral release pull and down the drivers side under the trim is fairly easy. I used a ground bolt in the middle rear area that was already there along with disconnecting the factor sub and using that as my speaker tap.
All in all I'm very happy and the bass is amazing but the ANC (Auto Noise Cancellation) mics do NOT play well with aftermarket subs. I get humming and some issues with the ANC system trying to filter in white noise to make the cabin quieter. There are companies out there that make bypasses for the ANC system that are plug in play like this one:
https://lljcustoms.com/store/ols/products/2019-ram-anc-bypass
Which I'm currently waiting for mine to arrive and hopefully that will take away that problem and everything will be perfect!
JL Audio Stealthbox - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13694677/JL-Audio-Stealthbox-Black.html
JL Audio XD600/1 Amp - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698604/JL-Audio-XD600-1v2.html
JL Audio RCA/Speaker Taps - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136XDCLR2S/JL-Audio-XD-CLRAIC2-SW.html
*Note - you only need to use one if tapping the sub and use the Left channel on the amp or use a Y RCA splitter to plug into both for the amp. Comes straight from the JL Audio amp user guide.
Outside of the list above, just need a 4 ga wiring kit, RCA cable, RCA Y splitter cable and some time. Took about 6-8 hours.