Rear Subwoofer

[dhaywood77]

Anyone here have any experience changing out the factory sub in a '01 style Yukon XL?

[Jeepin_CJ7]

I replaced my factory sub with an 8" Rockford Stage 1. I also put in an aftermarket radio so I didn't use the factory amp behind the glove box. I placed my amp under the cup holders/console. Plenty of room for a 200w amp. Ran the speaker wire down the driver side and then into the side panels in the back.

I purchased the Rockford sub because it is rated for small enclosures.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xgqDGU4...520&I=575P18S4

I am very happy with the sound. I've always had some sort of sub enclosure in my vehicles and this had just enough bass to not waste any space in the Yukon. I would not recommend replacing the sub unless you were planning on installing a better amp than the factory one.

[dhaywood77]

Does the sub fit without any modifications? You don't happen to have any pics of the install do you?

[giantpandas]

won't the amp get hot under the center console?

also do you use the factory radio or aftermarket one?

how is the aftermarket one wired if used?

[Jeepin_CJ7]

I've checked it in the summer after being on for a while and didn't notice it too hot. There is actually quite a bit of room under the cup holders and it is not totally enclosed. The console front is completely open.

I'm using an aftermarket radio. I bypassed the factory amp and the rear tower speakers because I couldn't get it to work right (buzzing and popping). There was an excellent howto on the Delphi Forums ( http://forums.delphiforums.com/GMSUV/messages ) on how to install an aftermarket radio AND use the amp with the two rear tower speakers. Unfortunately I can't find the post. All my favorites with radio installs for the Yukon are dead too. Maybe you could google up some newer pages.

I'm using a SOSCHE sp? wiring harness that you could probably get a WALMART.

BTW the factory amp is located behind the glove box. I've got a 2000 SLT Yukon.

[Jeepin_CJ7]

Here ya go. I found it. There really is some good information in that dead forum.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/...SUV&msg=1025.1