#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE HOW TO#
#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE INSTALL#
#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE PLUS#

I have eliminated a few options, but still have a couple (ashtray or in overhead bin). I have been toying with the 'where to mount' the rc for a while now. So.I finished everything EXCEPT a custom face plate for the Director DSP remote control and a usb port (retractable lightning cable to be exact). I was kind of tired of driving around in a trash bin.lol I took a detour and decided to finish my entire build except the tuning and mic work. I have not yet tried to get my mic set up as described above. I will take pictures of this, so you can see what I am talking about.

#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE PLUS#

Plus this blue board gives me true 3d dimensions of the design, versus some paper thing chip board. If any of this occurs, I will need to tweak the layout. The objective is to see where the amps have too little room, by virtue of any dents, impressions or crushing of the blue board. Since I have three amps, fuse blocks, distribution blocks, sound processor, etc to mount in a very tight area, this is a step I do not want to skip. Then mount it on the wall and put the seats back (not bolted in) and sit down on the backrest. My intent is to mock up EVERYTHING in rudimentary form, in this insulation. This is not typically necessary, but the F150 rear backrest is VERY close to the rear wall. I am going to make a mock up of the amp board using 3/4' rigid insulation (blue board).

So we finally got it out.ĭefinitely more work than what is necessary.but we live and learn. After the seats were out, but the metal frame remained.I finally realized the nut at the end of the fourth bolt was indeed accessible.

So we took out the rear seat cushions.the hard way. We looked under the chassis, but did not see the nut (at first). We did not realize it was different at the time, so we just kept turning it.and turning it. This particular bolt was the last one to be removed. It has a nut which can be accessed UNDER the truck chassis. IN the end, we realized that of the four bolts/nuts that hold this frame down, only this one was different. There was one bolt at the far rear passenger side corner, that held the rear seat frame down. So in 6 hours, I managed to get a chipboard template, so I can now go cut my MDF board. had to be removed just to get clean and clear access to the rear wall. I was surprised at how many pieces, parts, plus, screws, wires, etc. So much that I have written my own article on it, which can be found here: Ģ.

#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE HOW TO#

Accomplishing this task was so difficult, yet so easy (when I figured out how to do it).

This may have to be altered, once it is installed, if I want it perfect.ġ. Made chip board template of area/geometry of what my amp mounting board will look like. Remove center seat, seatbelt tower (I will not be re-installing this).Ĩ. Remove rear wall factory carpeted wall.Ĥ. Remove rear seat cushions (see story below)ģ. But so far all I have done is essentially remove the interior.Ģ. Sadly, I do not have any photographs yet. I would like to format my thread/log by giving daily work hours totals, grand total hours spent, tasks completed and commentary along the way, specifically with surprises (good or bad) encountered.

#2008 F150 STEREO UPGRADE INSTALL#

I did not get to start my install thread because last night was a late night.

2008 f150 stereo upgrade