Rplace factory Sub on 2008?

Gord MacKenzie · Sep 2, 2009

I have a nice 8" Audiobahn sub I had installed in my last truck. Can I replace the existing factory sub in my 2008 Trac with this sub and will it make any difference? I guess I'm asking how good is the factory sub and is it worth upgrading it since I have the other sub already.

chris smith 5 · Sep 3, 2009

I'm interested in the same thing. Hopefully somebody that knows will chime in.

Taylor Weicht · Sep 3, 2009

it would be based on what your current watts are running to your stock sub in your truck now

Jacob Dryer · Sep 3, 2009

I'm not familiar with the gen 2's at all but if it already has an 8" in it I doubt that an Audiobahn is much of an upgrade.

Wattage is only one factor in the whole audio equation also...

Robert Caffyn · Sep 3, 2009

Gord, I asked the same question a few days ago at the stereo shop and was told don't bother. It seems that subwoofers require an enclosure with a certian amount of airspace to be effective. He said that customers had come back to get the original sub put back in as it sounded so crappy. Taylor and JD are both correct as far as power supply goes. This is a project that will take some research and a reputable shop to get it right.. Remember, fun costs money, how much fun do you want to have?

Taylor Weicht · Sep 3, 2009

yeah same as what JD and Bob said. If i were you i would stick with what you have unless you wanna just go more crazy and get a pair of 15's or somethin. Personally if you have the 8" Audiobahn id stick with stock instead. IMHO

Gord MacKenzie · Sep 9, 2009

Thanks for all the helpful replies, looks like I'll stay with the factory setup until I can upgrade the whole system.

Carey Frennier · Sep 9, 2009

I really need to get pics of my system on here. I've had it for months. Just been to busy.

Kenneth Frey · Sep 29, 2009

I want to add the factory sub to my 09, do they all have the wiring in place less the sub specific harness that runs to the rear of the truck? I have the AM/FM Single disc stereo, does it even have to capability for the sub? If it doesn't then I'll be running power and speaker input from else where and I'll need to know what wires belong where.