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DIY Amp “rack” on the cheap (cutting board)

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Hey guys,

So I am wanting to install my amplifier under the passenger seat. I ran the wires there and have a plan in place.

I wanted to make a mount with risers for the amplifier for 3 purposes.

1. To have something sturdy to affix the amp
2. Clear the floor mat
3. Clear the floor ac/heater vent (somewhat)

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I’ll show you finished pics up top and then the process.

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Step 1 was finding a good small sheet of plastic. Asked my dad for ideas and my mom chimed in ”a cutting board!” Perfect idea.

Small and cheap. $5 at Big Lots.


After that I measured, drilled my holes and test fit.

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The board was a little wide so I had to trim about 1 1/2” off. I know. It’s very crooked and janky 😂
Be thankful for your workbenches and powertools gentleman. Apartment life is rough.

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After test fitting, all looked good, I hit my spacers and board with some leftover spray bedliner I had. I attached my hardware and voila! Not very elegant but hey. It works and checks all my boxes.

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Here it is from under the seat. That floor vent tube at least kinda goes under. Before it was blasting right at the side of the thing.

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Anyway, hope it helps and inspires someone to improve on the idea! Haha

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Nice work! FYI not sure what kind of wheeling you do but don’t get water in the cab. Ask me how I know 😳
 
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Nice work! FYI not sure what kind of wheeling you do but don’t get water in the cab. Ask me how I know 😳
Yikes! I can imagine! Truth be told I’m too chicken to ford any water. I’m a “Get a stick and check the depth first” kind of guy haha (NOT a euphemism 😂).

But at least I’d have 3/4” extra space thanks to those risers! Lol
 
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Nice idea and writeup! So is the rack hard mounted to the floor in any way? I have to figure something out but cant bring myself to blow $220 on a bent piece of metal just cause JL Audio bent it. lol
 
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Nice idea and writeup! So is the rack hard mounted to the floor in any way? I have to figure something out but cant bring myself to blow $220 on a bent piece of metal just cause JL Audio bent it. lol

Thanks! It is not. I’ve thought about throwing some hook and loop tape to keep if from sliding around on the carpet. But tbh it’s been down there for however many months now and hasn’t moved much at all. It’s pretty snug against the floor mat and the other side of the carpet toward the front of the passenger seat there. Not really any where for it to go 🤷🏻‍♂️.
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