@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad so far. Exhaust, CAI, oil catch can, Speedo re calibration kit, pedal commander, bilstein 5100 rear and adjustable fronts. 35s nitto recon grappers. Didoe dynamics replacement fog lights with hood ditch lights. And a ever lasting what’s next list lol.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad not with this truck since I use it to tow. I do have a 03 2wd bro runner I’m working on with my son. Has a old school 7 inch mid travel ish kit. I know it’s not true mid travel I remember from your video on that lol.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad That’s cool , by the way did you install the Lee Power steering , I just wanted to say that I had it for 4 years with the 40s installed and it handled it well , just replaced a pressure hose just to minimize whining noise u get at low speed while steering , however still going strong 👍🏻
Great video! Thanks for making this and I’m happy it turned out so well. Even through the GoPro and TH-cam compression I can tell that sound is smooth and clear.
Idatalink maestro allows you to keep all the stock HVAC controls/steering wheel controls and run an aftermarket head unit which is a must with an aftermarket system.
Interesting. Never heard of it but just did a quick search and it does a ton for you. But now you have to wait for the aftermarket radio to boot up and it’s another screen to access the controls. Wonder how buggy it can get with the different manufacturers
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Boot up time depends on the brand but it works with most of the big brands that make high quality stuff, kenwood, alpine, pioneer etc. Definitely going that route on mine I just have other mods to cross off the list first since head units are pretty pricey lol
Great video! I'd rather change the frame of the truck than start a project like this. Very entertaining to watch though! I am most happy with my Sony, so I make sure to never listen to yours :D Glad to see you're happy with the build! Have fun listening! Ps: turn that woofer facing backwards for extra acceleration!
It was a huge project. We did the whole sound system upgrade, fixed our blend door and installed a power center in our console all at one go. Took us about 2 weekends to finish it all and do it right. But it was such a rewarding project.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad it’s definitely always rewarding doing your own work. The satisfaction can’t be beat. IMO i like the idea of putting the sub horizontal on the groud and extending the console all the way to the back but the supercar look is dope too
That’s was the original plan with say a smaller 10in sub. But after we found that high end sun at a crazy good deal, plans changed. And in a way it was better since we still have a full flat floor storage
Yeah. I did not like the B&O radio in my Gen2. Was not as clear as I hoped and bass was lacking, specially at low volume. B&O radio actually makes integration a little more challenging. System will literally only work with its own components and speakers. So it can be more challenging. Check with crutchfield to see if the aftermarket has caught up yet. It’s been out a few years and I’m sure there is modules to integrate by now.
I like it all except the obnoxious sub box, you could have got just as much bass with 2 good 8" or 10" subs under the seat facing out like Sundown, Skar, ect, then you would not have to cut your seat in half. I'm doing a project similar to yours, same truck, 2 amps, keeping my stock 2011 Radio because I have the aftermarket system when you can watch movies while driving and I just like the stock (Out of the way look) I'm also using different harness conversion kit by Maestro aFO2, then going to a Audio Control LCi5 Plus then to a equalizer then to the amps.
Everyone’s requirements are different. I need a flat floor in the back for my camera and camping gear. Under seat subs require splitting up that flat floor and shallow mount subwoofers that don’t some anywhere near as good. I’m not listening to music loud, and shallow and smaller subwoofers require a lot of volume to sound good at low volume. So with this I’m used a sub box and speaker that I got at a killer deal, sound quality is amazing at any volume, and I keep my full flat floor and don’t loose any space. This is perfect for me. Others may end up doing a cooler or something NG else and I hope others get inspired to do what works for them.
Yeah, a follower brought that up afterwards. But not much info out there on how reliable and buggy it is. It also seems to completely take over controls which can present a few other challenges. Like how will the trim look and what works on the stock controls and what won’t
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I run an audio shop in Texas and we sell Maestro harnesses all day everyday. I have yet to have any issues what so ever. Only time we run into anything is an install problem. Once that is fixed we have nothing wrong. I would definitely recommend you go this route. Not to mention all the other features it adds. OBDII connections and code reading and erasing. It’s legit. I have it in my 2011 F150.
@@mrbrightside4082 very interested. Would much rather have an aftermarket radio. You ever do it on a 2013-2014 f150 with sync2? Those are the unique ones that have a unique setup that would worry me. Do you keep your climate controls hard buttons and can I reuse the stock radio trim or do I need a new one. Sooo many questions man. You have an IG or email or omething where I can reach out to and ask a bunch of questions.
I got an aftermarket radio with a kicker amp/sub downfiring combo box, I noticed I need to have my music loud too to hear the bass more. How do I fix this? Just change loud settings to high?
It really depends on your radio and sub setup. Some radios and amps have options to bump up the audio level. Most don’t. I will be installing an audio DSP later this year to add full volume and EQ control to improve it on my truck. Because I can get more volume now with the PAC module, but now I don’t have low volume. It just a drop off at the bottom. So I’m going to setup the DSP to control all the audio going to my amps and balance out my audio correctly
You can build one or you can search the classifieds to find one. We found ours on auto trader. But you can look on Race dezert too and a bunch of other offroad sites
No, they are not. Factory five makes some great kits for cars. But that offroad kit is the joke of the offroad industry. It hangs lower than the stock frame making sure it will bottom out on everything. and the travel numbers can beat by most of the kits on the market for fraction of the price. Even a Gen3 Raptor can outperform it offroad and that’s a stock truck.
They don’t have a full width amp rack. On the side ones and for what they charge, I could make my own for half the price. I actually ordered an ABS sheet and will be doing a DIY amp rack for the truck. Full sheet was like $40
There is. We tested one out on this channel. It was horrible and only lasted on my truck for 2 weeks before I got fed up with it. Had a buddy run it for a year and he finally got fed up too. They are way too buggy and most take too long too boot up.
I got an audio control BM-810 to control the sound and will be installing in a few weeks. But if I want to get line level from the stock radio without cutting wiring, there is no other option 🤷♂️.
I dunno man Steve mead was able to pull a shit load of bass out of 4 and then he switched the box out for a 6 sub box with 6.5’s in it under the seat. Now I get it it was in a f250 or 350 but still it can be done….
F250 and f350 cabs are the same size as the f150. They just do different frames and slightly different interior. But same size. And I get it if they did smaller subs to lift up the mids and get fuller sounds I can see it. But I’ve had shallow subs before and size and enclosure matters. A shallow sub can’t replicate bass as well in low volume. They sound good loud but they have a limited band where they sound good. It’s hard to explain until you get a proper sub with a proper enclosure and all the tuning capability that you can tap with a DSP.
I chuckled and grinned the way you told him to screw off and padded his chest. Genuinely hilarious.
🤣🤣
The smile on your face at the end says it all…
So when you want to do mine?? 😆🤣
This was a fun project. Took a lot of planning and so happy it worked out.
So what you want done to yours? I’m game to help out.
I dont own a raptor but I enjoy your videos and try to apply to my trailboss...
Thanks man. What have you done to the trail boss?
If things work out with another builder, we will be featuring GM upgrades soon on the channel.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad so far.
Exhaust, CAI, oil catch can, Speedo re calibration kit, pedal commander, bilstein 5100 rear and adjustable fronts. 35s nitto recon grappers. Didoe dynamics replacement fog lights with hood ditch lights. And a ever lasting what’s next list lol.
Damn dude. That’s a lot but still sounds like your just starting out the build. Any plans to go mid travel or long travel?
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad not with this truck since I use it to tow. I do have a 03 2wd bro runner I’m working on with my son. Has a old school 7 inch mid travel ish kit. I know it’s not true mid travel I remember from your video on that lol.
I like the look of the captain seats you got there 4:07 😂👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks. We documented how we did those for an upcoming video. The part deserves a video on all its own for those that want to replicate it
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad That’s cool , by the way did you install the Lee Power steering , I just wanted to say that I had it for 4 years with the 40s installed and it handled it well , just replaced a pressure hose just to minimize whining noise u get at low speed while steering , however still going strong 👍🏻
I did not. Still running the Howe setup with a pump rebuilt by PSS. Mine is loud as hell in the parking. Groans like crazy
Man you do all the work for us. Ty. I wanted to get that but didn’t know where to start.
Exactly. I need him to do more start to finish projects for dummies
Thanks man. This project took a lot of research and planning over a couple of weeks. Hope it helps you plan your next audio upgrade
All you need is under glow and your ready for the car show.
🤣🤣 they are called rock lights on offroad trucks
And lowering coils
Great video! Thanks for making this and I’m happy it turned out so well. Even through the GoPro and TH-cam compression I can tell that sound is smooth and clear.
Thanks man. I was hoping the GoPro footage would translate
Idatalink maestro allows you to keep all the stock HVAC controls/steering wheel controls and run an aftermarket head unit which is a must with an aftermarket system.
Interesting. Never heard of it but just did a quick search and it does a ton for you. But now you have to wait for the aftermarket radio to boot up and it’s another screen to access the controls. Wonder how buggy it can get with the different manufacturers
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Boot up time depends on the brand but it works with most of the big brands that make high quality stuff, kenwood, alpine, pioneer etc. Definitely going that route on mine I just have other mods to cross off the list first since head units are pretty pricey lol
I’ll have to do more research on it to see what’s possibly and how it works. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! I'd rather change the frame of the truck than start a project like this. Very entertaining to watch though! I am most happy with my Sony, so I make sure to never listen to yours :D Glad to see you're happy with the build! Have fun listening!
Ps: turn that woofer facing backwards for extra acceleration!
🤣🤣 thanks man. May have to try that.
Love your build videos
Thanks 🙏
Dude this looked like a mission! Im all for DIYing but i dont think id take on this myself lol PROPS 😎
It was a huge project. We did the whole sound system upgrade, fixed our blend door and installed a power center in our console all at one go. Took us about 2 weekends to finish it all and do it right. But it was such a rewarding project.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad it’s definitely always rewarding doing your own work. The satisfaction can’t be beat. IMO i like the idea of putting the sub horizontal on the groud and extending the console all the way to the back but the supercar look is dope too
That’s was the original plan with say a smaller 10in sub. But after we found that high end sun at a crazy good deal, plans changed. And in a way it was better since we still have a full flat floor storage
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad true! I didnt think about losing all floor storage space
I used Idatalink Meastro RR and the Raptor install kit everything was plug and play with the extra of hooking up the head unit.
Great video. I think the sub is not worth it but to each their own
Thanks. A sub this big is not for everyone.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad yep a sub definitely sounds great. I watched the whole video so great content as usual
Thanks 🙏
Great video my man! Just wish this was for a gen 3 cuz my b&o unleashed is weak as well.
Yeah. I did not like the B&O radio in my Gen2. Was not as clear as I hoped and bass was lacking, specially at low volume.
B&O radio actually makes integration a little more challenging. System will literally only work with its own components and speakers. So it can be more challenging.
Check with crutchfield to see if the aftermarket has caught up yet. It’s been out a few years and I’m sure there is modules to integrate by now.
I like it all except the obnoxious sub box, you could have got just as much bass with 2 good 8" or 10" subs under the seat facing out like Sundown, Skar, ect, then you would not have to cut your seat in half. I'm doing a project similar to yours, same truck, 2 amps, keeping my stock 2011 Radio because I have the aftermarket system when you can watch movies while driving and I just like the stock (Out of the way look) I'm also using different harness conversion kit by Maestro aFO2, then going to a Audio Control LCi5 Plus then to a equalizer then to the amps.
Everyone’s requirements are different. I need a flat floor in the back for my camera and camping gear. Under seat subs require splitting up that flat floor and shallow mount subwoofers that don’t some anywhere near as good. I’m not listening to music loud, and shallow and smaller subwoofers require a lot of volume to sound good at low volume.
So with this I’m used a sub box and speaker that I got at a killer deal, sound quality is amazing at any volume, and I keep my full flat floor and don’t loose any space. This is perfect for me. Others may end up doing a cooler or something NG else and I hope others get inspired to do what works for them.
JL Audio 13.5 Stealth box.
Good box, but not for me. It uses shallow subs and you loose your flat floor under the seats. Behind the seat options don’t fit the gen1
You can change the radio and still maintain your cooled and heated seats. You need a Maestro harness and a Maestro ready radio. Easy!
Yeah, a follower brought that up afterwards. But not much info out there on how reliable and buggy it is. It also seems to completely take over controls which can present a few other challenges. Like how will the trim look and what works on the stock controls and what won’t
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I run an audio shop in Texas and we sell Maestro harnesses all day everyday. I have yet to have any issues what so ever. Only time we run into anything is an install problem. Once that is fixed we have nothing wrong. I would definitely recommend you go this route. Not to mention all the other features it adds. OBDII connections and code reading and erasing. It’s legit. I have it in my 2011 F150.
@@mrbrightside4082 very interested. Would much rather have an aftermarket radio. You ever do it on a 2013-2014 f150 with sync2? Those are the unique ones that have a unique setup that would worry me.
Do you keep your climate controls hard buttons and can I reuse the stock radio trim or do I need a new one. Sooo many questions man. You have an IG or email or omething where I can reach out to and ask a bunch of questions.
Now I understand why the guy who wrapped my interior on my Raptor said I’ll NEVER do this again😂😂😂
I got an aftermarket radio with a kicker amp/sub downfiring combo box, I noticed I need to have my music loud too to hear the bass more. How do I fix this? Just change loud settings to high?
It really depends on your radio and sub setup. Some radios and amps have options to bump up the audio level. Most don’t. I will be installing an audio DSP later this year to add full volume and EQ control to improve it on my truck. Because I can get more volume now with the PAC module, but now I don’t have low volume. It just a drop off at the bottom. So I’m going to setup the DSP to control all the audio going to my amps and balance out my audio correctly
Where do you find built rigs like this for sale?
You can build one or you can search the classifieds to find one. We found ours on auto trader. But you can look on Race dezert too and a bunch of other offroad sites
Are the Factory Five truck kits any good?
No, they are not. Factory five makes some great kits for cars. But that offroad kit is the joke of the offroad industry. It hangs lower than the stock frame making sure it will bottom out on everything. and the travel numbers can beat by most of the kits on the market for fraction of the price. Even a Gen3 Raptor can outperform it offroad and that’s a stock truck.
MTI could have saved you a bunch of time with prefab amp rack and box.
They don’t have a full width amp rack. On the side ones and for what they charge, I could make my own for half the price.
I actually ordered an ABS sheet and will be doing a DIY amp rack for the truck. Full sheet was like $40
I thought there were tesla style screens that let you use vented seats 🤔
There is. We tested one out on this channel. It was horrible and only lasted on my truck for 2 weeks before I got fed up with it. Had a buddy run it for a year and he finally got fed up too. They are way too buggy and most take too long too boot up.
U need to get rid of the amp pro and do an audio control piece..they make several...u will be much happier and there wont be so many variables. .
I got an audio control BM-810 to control the sound and will be installing in a few weeks. But if I want to get line level from the stock radio without cutting wiring, there is no other option 🤷♂️.
I dunno man Steve mead was able to pull a shit load of bass out of 4 and then he switched the box out for a 6 sub box with 6.5’s in it under the seat.
Now I get it it was in a f250 or 350 but still it can be done….
F250 and f350 cabs are the same size as the f150. They just do different frames and slightly different interior. But same size.
And I get it if they did smaller subs to lift up the mids and get fuller sounds I can see it. But I’ve had shallow subs before and size and enclosure matters. A shallow sub can’t replicate bass as well in low volume. They sound good loud but they have a limited band where they sound good. It’s hard to explain until you get a proper sub with a proper enclosure and all the tuning capability that you can tap with a DSP.
all I see is a bunch of unnecessary weight
🤣🤣 truck won’t even feel it.