[BigOrangeXJ]

I am finally getting my HO alternator working and just picked up a new deck, as my old one is starting to overheat. Does anyone have pics of front components and tweeter locations? I want it to be off-road friendly although I probably will be staying away from river crossings. Just curious what amp and front speakers people are running.

[Matt Gertsch]

I just run those off of the deck. I can't find a good place to put an amp, where it would be out of harm's way. You really don't need the HO alternator to run an amp and some speakers though.

[Chris_Walker]

^^ I had mine in the same place. Rockford Fosgate Fanatic P component system, and a Rockford Type RF amplifier on the back of the rear seat.

[Matt Gertsch]

Originally Posted by C.Walker

^^ I had mine in the same place. Rockford Fosgate Fanatic P component system, and a Rockford Type RF amplifier on the back of the rear seat.

I thought about that, but I haul crap with mine and need to fold the seat down a lot. I'd just end up beating the amp to hell. I had actually thought about mounting it on the headliner too, but never got around to trying it out.

[Chris_Walker]

Originally Posted by Matt Gertsch

I thought about that, but I haul crap with mine and need to fold the seat down a lot. I'd just end up beating the amp to hell. I had actually thought about mounting it on the headliner too, but never got around to trying it out.

Heh, I thought about mounting it on the headliner too, but I have the 97+ headliner now, and theres speaker pods right where i'd need to put it. My new idea though, is to build a box out of MDF, and cover it with some diamond plate for looks, and put it on the back of the rear seat, with the amp(s) inside. That way I can throw stuff in the back without having to worry about damaging anything.

[BigOrangeXJ]

that's why I have a wooden roof rack to haul crap, lol. I like the looks of the setup above, however I have power windows and locks, so not much of an option. the HO alternator was mainly because I had a 200 amp HO alternator made for my Integra GSR, then I sold the car and the alternator was never installed so I returned it and for $50 he made me one for the jeep (180 amp). I was going to put my four 12's in, but then decided two is enough (I have 7 subs sitting in my garage). will still be useful when the 12 aux lights are installed as well as winch

[Chris_Walker]

You could always put the tweeters next to the woofers in the bottom if you have power windows, or in the factory location, or maybe on the a-pillars.

[UltimatE]

CDT CL-61A with the T-25 tweeter. Amped with 150w RMS bridged 4 channel Jensen

[BigOrangeXJ]

are those 6.5"? how were to fit (I know that 84-96 xj's have a 5.25" hole)? I think the A pillar is a pretty decent idea. thing is I have a set of Kenwood eXcelon 6.5" components that I had in my Integra, so maybe I can reuse those. Very good speakers

[Chris_Walker]

Depending on how big the magnet is, you can get it to fit with a spacer of some sort, or you can cut the hole to be a little bigger.

[lost honda pro]

Originally Posted by BigOrangeXJ

are those 6.5"? how were to fit (I know that 84-96 xj's have a 5.25" hole)?

the 97-01's have a 5.25" front hole as well, its not just the older models.

most 6.5" speakers will bolt right in tho, provided the magnet doesnt sit to deep as to obstruct window operation.

i got some cheapie pioneers (160w two ways) that screwed right in sound much better than the 5.25"s.

[BigOrangeXJ]

I think I will go with my old crap. screw buying new stuff. I was going to reinstall the system in my 300zx, but could be a while before she's on the road and I would rather buy the new stuff for the Z. the amp is decent. old school kenwood excelon 2 channel that delivers 125x2 (true RMS), not BS amp rating at 14.4v, 90x2 at 12v. my project tomorrow is getting my secondary battery installed as well as other preparations.

[rockhopper]

Polk Audio db6500 components

[UltimatE]

97+ XJ's have larger openings and are able to fit 6.5's. I fit the 6.5's into a 96- XJ by doing a lot of sheet metal modification and wouldn't recommend it.

[Matt Gertsch]

Mine are Polk DX2 Euro 6s, which measure almost 7 across the surround. It took a Sawzall to get them in there. They have a mounting depth a little over 2 inches, and there is plenty of room for them that way.