Kicker Sub Upgrade How-To
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cgibs89
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I'm honestly surprised as well. It sounds like crap compared to using the actual sub input as the speaker signal makes the sub real muddy.
I bought it off of eBay from Fairway Ford but the bidding ended and I think they're out of the systems. They were up for a great price, $289.
09 thru 14 F150 Genuine Ford Kicker 200 Watt 10" Subwoofer Kit Extended Cab | eBay
Mariner
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Okay thanks. That's the exact one I found online and I just wanted to make sure. It was 289 when I saw it in stock too, I wish I had grabbed it then 
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NJStangersJonathan
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So I got some time today to do just this as I was curious and quickly realized after the install, while the bass was definitely increased all around, the low end (<80-ish Hz) was terrible. It was extremely muddy as well so I said "why not?".
Wow did this make a difference. If you want the sub to produce the proper sub frequencies, pull the signal wires out of the harness and run them directly to the stock sub signal. I spliced both pairs together with the factory sub harness and I get much better sub-100Hz production and it sounds so much clearer. Lamb of God drumming doesn't sound like a mess of bass but now precise kicks and thuds.
Here's what I did since I wanted to keep stuff looking "stock" and not just cut off a system connector. I pulled the harness out of the factory sub to use for splicing and so I could rip it all apart if I (no idea why) wanted to put the stock sub back in.
I spliced these wrong after re-reading your comment but I just went and fixed it and yeah, phase is a huge deal. For those wondering, the white and white/light gray wires are positive which the green wire goes to, white/blue and white/grey are negative which the brown wire goes to.
Finished harness. Again, this picture I had it reversed so do the opposite.
And then just plug everything together and enjoy your actual low-end with the sub. It kicks even harder now.
Big thanks for the visuals and to SilentShooter for this idea....what about the rest of the Kicker Harness, no need to run it to the engine bay or thats still needed...just a pita to run a wire all thru a crew cab.
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Killer price, have to see if they have a Crew Cab one.
SilentShooter
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You still need to run power thru the firewall to the batter for the subs amp.
brettmess24
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So for a 14 screw application does it matter which kit you buy as long as it's for the screw? I have the 801A package Sony and nav
I'm guessing it's the harness that I wouldn't use?
I'm guessing it's the harness that I wouldn't use?
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SilentShooter
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I have the 801A and got the SF150C09 unit which fit perfect
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I can only find some full kits on eBay for $499 says it's not for 8" screen...
NJStangersJonathan
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I saw that too, Pretty sure that's not the same kit...I reached out to that other Ford dealer to see if he's going to get anymore Screw sets because $300 versus $700 is a killer deal...
Mariner
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Fairway Ford? What did they say about availability?
