Kikazz's 1997 Dodge Dakota Club Cab SQ Build *Updated!!!*

[KiKaZz74]

yard sale band saw. does a decent job but needs a new thicker blade on it

amp rack

oops... damn band saw

a little better

kinda where i want it in the end

where it really is

redid my wiring to it while i was working on it. it used to come out up top under the seats because the amp was on top of the box but ran them low this time so i had slack

[KiKaZz74]

now for the box. added a layer and did inserts and bolts. i am having a lkittle problem with a pfffft noise on lower notes idk where its coming from but its not to bad. thinking its just a lose bolt.

anyways onto the pics

cant cut holes for crap with a jigsaw... then to make it worse i ran into the old hole since they werent in the same spot.

next step is to do something with the speakers and deaden. maybe like a little HU amp and replace a speaker or 2 that sound a little messed up.

i have bad rattle coming from my bed and liner, mirror, dash, HU and wipers.

enjoy and leave me questions/ comments

[KiKaZz74]

I have the same problem with the gasket on my sub! I made sure to sand down the baffle where the gasket goes the last time I had my box out, so we'll see how well that works out.

There was a Dakota around my area with a solid axle swap on coils, and it looked AMAZING! I'm sure he had at least 7-8 grand into it though.

ya i forgot to not paint it this time. but im not looking for a project like that. maybe leafspring packs and some bigger tires. not much else tho.

Hey.

Good job done! I am amazed how you could do this all!!!

thanks bro. had help on the box and getting it in and out tho. box is a PITA to get in or out. but still thanks

[KiKaZz74]

btw does anyone know what im talking about as in a HU amp? and what i should be looking for?

[bigmescan]

looks good man.....how much more power can the BL take.

[KiKaZz74]

its running of ~1700 but some guy around me im told is running his off a Hifonics Brutus elite 2500w amp. id think they could take a clean 3000w if u got it fully loaded and box build right.

[bigmescan]

i was wondering cause i had a 15resx in a 5cbft box on hifon brutus 2000 and she took it all day........and im not knocking what you have but i was just assuming the BL needs more power.

[KiKaZz74]

oh once i get a new alt when i need it im getting a singer 270A and upgrading to a brz2400w amp

[bigmescan]

then it should really move..........................

[KiKaZz74]

ya but i need to beef up the elec before i do it. still running a stock possibly fried battery. on stock alt.