2004 Dodge Ram custom JL Audio install

[dodgeman70592]

This is my audio build log for my 2004 Dodge Ram. It is always under construction, but I thought I would share my progress with you all thus far....

The truck-
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00427.jpg


The tear down-
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00436.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00435.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00437.jpg




Then added some deadening-
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00440.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00438.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00439.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

Stripped out the doors-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00446.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00442.jpg

Deadened them as well-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00451.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00452.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00456.jpg


8" woofers in the front doors-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00457.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

New kicks installed-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00460.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00459.jpg


Added 4" in the dash-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00445.jpg


Tweets from rear comp set installed in C-pillars-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00461.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

Factory area where the center console/ jump seat was.....time to build a box for a sub-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/08142009035.jpg

Started with the factory seat and bracket as a mold-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00557.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00558.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00543.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00544.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00545.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

Fiberglass time-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00546.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00547.jpg


After a few more layers and some MDF-

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00551.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00552.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00548.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00549.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00553.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00554.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

A little more progress-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00555.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00556.jpg


A little texture paint-

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00559.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00560.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00561.jpg


Finished product-

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00562.jpg


Installed in the truck-

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00569.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00570.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00571.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

The equipment used-

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/0901090741.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/2_f1.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/500.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/3005.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/08142009016.jpg


All wired up-


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00565.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00566.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00567.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/dodgeman70508/DSC00568.jpg

[dodgeman70592]

A little sound clip with a walkaround of the truck at the end-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0os8NXkQmR8

[300 Addict]

That is a very nice setup man! You put alot of time into that one! Sounds pretty clear from the video!

[BlueJet]

That is freaking awesome dodgeman!!! Did you post this on RamZ?? If you did how did I miss it?? :(

[dodgeman70592]

Damn Stacy, it is one of the most viewed threads on there, look in audio and find Dodgeman's Build Log

[CajunDodge]

Dude, that is absolutely awesome, concert quality sound in the cab, shut the door and hear that Ram engine, great job, great vid!!! Rep's to ya' if I can!!! :)

- Cajun

[dodgeman70592]

Dude, that is absolutely awesome, concert quality sound in the cab, shut the door and hear that Ram engine, great job, great vid!!! Rep's to ya' if I can!!! :)

- Cajun


Thanks CD!!!!!!!

[BlueJet]

Well I don't look at your's and Daniel's build logs!!! Duh!!!!!

[Ray]

Great job, exspecially the sub woofer in the jump seat. Sounds great too

[dodgeman70592]

Thanks Ray, always appreciate compliments

[TALLA]

that is nice must be a lot of work lol looks good

[Steve HR Hooligan]

nice work, looks nice and neat

[dodgeman70592]

Thanks all!

[Scatpak07]

Thats a great build log man! I like the dynamat on the floor must be a quite ride! Well congrats on that great system!! I really like it!

[Cdnoilram]

d-man, when are you coming up to Calgary? You can wire my sound system up for me and I'll do LEDs for ya, lol. Awesome job man.

[dodgeman70592]

d-man, when are you coming up to Calgary? You can wire my sound system up for me and I'll do LEDs for ya, lol. Awesome job man.

Lol, it may be a while before I would make it that far north, but I'd be more than happy to help ya out. Ask any questions you may have, I'll give ya all the advice I can...

[MoparOrNoCar]

Wow I'm very impressed. Very professional job there.

[dodgeman70592]

Wow I'm very impressed. Very professional job there.

Thanks for the nice comments!

[bmwe36]

That is the coolest thing i have ever seen nice job. i just started to work on mine.