Pioneerchuck Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Alright so I usually just use some deck screws to screw them down. But I saw that Skar Audio build a minute ago and he used bolts. So im trying to get a general idea of the best fastener used to secure the subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Spax mdf screws, t nuts and bolts, EZ locks and bolts, or some type of giant, coarse thread decking screws. I prefer the look and function of EZ locks and stainless cap screws, but I have never run any giant subs either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Spax #14 multimaterial construction On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLEXrifleman Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 t nuts and bolts Rolex you sicken me. Just let me finish my pie ~ Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 There are lots of different opinions on this topic. I've been trying all kinds of different stuff and I'm yet to settle on one thing. I know lots of folks use the big spax or deck screws, and they certainly work. My problem with them is they are generally flat head, which means the area of the screw that contacts the mounting flange is tapered resulting in a very small contact point. That just rubs me the wrong way so I prefer fasteners with a flat contact area. So I stick with round head, pan head, and socket head screws. If you want to screw directly into the wood these work well, though I wish they were a littler larger and longer: http://www.parts-express.com/m5-x-30mm-cap-head-wood-screws-black-100-pcs--081-312 If you want to use a socked head cap screw and some kind of threaded insert these are my favorite: http://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-1-4-20-barbed-body-insert-nuts-50-pcs--081-1096 "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQL50 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 By far I've used course thread drywall screws and haven't had any issues. But then again, by far I haven't ran a setup over 1,000 rms. So I can vouch for them in a lower power setup, they'll work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I prefer bolts/t-nuts because when you have to remove and replace them they hold up better than a screw going through MDF. Plus they dont strip as easily as screws do. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodlow1 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I want to use t nuts and bolts. What size you guys recommend? 151.0 Sealed http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196628-2007-escalade-build-my-first-install/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Use 1/4-20 size hardware, t-nuts are pretty standard, for the bolts I'd suggest socket head cap screws. "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodlow1 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks 151.0 Sealed http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196628-2007-escalade-build-my-first-install/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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