2016 - 2024 Toyota Tacoma Amp and Sub Install
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Parts linked in the description below!
Watch a full tutorial as a 2020 Toyota Tacoma will have a Rockford Fosgate Powered subwoofer added behind the rear passenger seat in the cargo area. This amp / sub combo is compact and fits great without compromising space in the tacoma cab. We will integrate this powered sub to an existing factory radio.
*Note - if you have JBL, you already have the factory 8" subwoofer located in the cargo space behind the rear seats. It's a Dual Voice Coil subwoofer, and can be replaced with another 8" sub. The JBL amplifier is attached to the enclosure which powers the entire audio system. Either you will have to remove the entire enclosure and factory amp and replace all, or install a sub in the driver side cargo space with a very small slim subwoofer box.
This video applies to Toyota Tacoma models for years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. This video also includes amplifier wiring, installation, and testing.
For the front door speaker install video, click here:
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For the rear door speaker install video, click here:
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For the full 5 channel amp and sub install video, click here:
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Parts Used (Amazon Associate Paid Links):
*Rockford Fosgate 8" Powered Subwoofer: amzn.to/3Sn7egI
*8 Gauge Amplifier Wiring Kit (OFC): amzn.to/3GjMfW1
*Red Wolf T-Harness Adapter (for 2020 and up models non-JBL): amzn.to/33reILj
--Optional Full Pac T-Harness (for 2020 and up models non-JBL): ebay.us/CgE3YE
**If you want a fully assembled LOC T harness adapter (2020-current), click here:
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**If you want a fully assembled LOC T harness adapter (2016-2019), click here:
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--For 2016-2019 models, we recommend this T-harness: amzn.to/3DQlAAo
*Pac SNI-35 Line Out Converter: amzn.to/2UcAXjb
--Nicer Pac LP7-2 Line Out Converter: amzn.to/33lRh5u
--Premium AudioControl Lc2i Pro LOC: amzn.to/3z3iiHN
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Parts used linked in the description of the video!
Awesome video!
@@bryanschwartz3034❤
You desc says the wolf harness works with the 2024 Tacoma. Has that been confirmed? No changes to wiring on the ‘24 Taco? Thanks!
Thank you! This was a big help!
He’s right about the remote wire I have a 2023 👍
You needed the remote wire for your 2023?
Thanks to your video I have my box installed! It took me a few hours. I had the Rockford 12” powered sub from a previous car, but essentially the same. I had to place it on the floor facing the rear between the front passenger and rear seats. I followed your instructions to the letter after purchasing the wolf harness and line-out converter. Eventually I will buy the 8” and swap it in behind the rear seat. For others, I set the pots on the converter halfway (arrows pointing up). 2023 Trail Ed (SR5). UPDATE: line-out converter pots set to half is too high. Pots at half I have to keep my bass knob set close to zero or it is too high. Without yet lowering the line-out converter pots, I would guess the pots should be set no higher than 1/4.
Did you ever set them lower?
@@dougcash2766I did set it to 1/4 and it’s just right for my setup. The bass knob hovers at half with plenty of headroom. Also no distortion if I crank the bass knob full…just not to my liking at that level.
Tape, etc. those RCAs to the LOC! I had them come off. I just taped it up. It's not pretty, but it beats no signal! Oh, and find something back in there to strap the LOC to... don't need it bouncing around (if you offroad at all.) Great vid!
Thank you!
Just added this to my truck. It was a perfect fit.
Woot woot!
Glad it worked out great!
Can the seat close?
Excellent video brother. Really helpful I literally order every single part. I got a question how do you do for equalize de sub? I have it at minimum and is actually making noise when is a part of the song that doesn’t have bass
Nice. This helped a ton.
Also, anyone with 2016-2017 non jbl with the white radio plugs for your wire harness youre gonna need Metra parts 70-1761 and 71-1761
Do everything else he says in the video the same way when it comes to wiring the harness and the LOC but connect these two together insetad of the one in this stereo
Yep, it’s all listed in the description and I even provided an assembled harness linked there. Thanks
Great video! I just ordered mine and am excited about the install. However, will a LC7i output converter work instead of the one you used? I have future plans to add a 4 channel amp later down the road.. anyway.. If the LC7i works, would you mind walking this through with me?
Great video I just recently installed this sub in my TRD OR NON JBL fits like a glove. Question though, how did you go about setting the gain? And for anybody looking to install any aftermarket audio equipment that does not want to splice or cut any factory wiring just pick yourself up the PAC LPHTY02 T-Harness 2019+ for Non JBL
Was thinking about buying that harness for my 23 Tacoma trd non jbl but I’ve been seeing mixed inputs about how that harness only works up to 2020 or 21 and that 21 and up is different and that harness is obsolete or something
@@nathanmartins1178 my Tacoma is a 2022 and it works perfectly the packaging does say 20-21 but installed on my 22 with no issues
you can test the output of a single channel by using an ohm's equation.. example: if a sub is rated for 100w RMS, and you want to feed it the whole 100w from an amp, you will do some quick math with your calculator - lets assume the speaker has 4 ohm resistance - 100w multiply by 4 ohm is 400.. then get the square root of 400 - this numer is 20. what you will do is turn up your head unit volume to about 75% of it's "max" with all your speaker wires disconnected, and your eq and bass boost settings the way you want them. if you have a bass knob, turn it all the way up. with your engine running to ensure a full 14v to your amp, use a voltage meter to test Sub channel of the amp by turning the GAIN control until your meter reads 20 volts A.C.
be sure to first disconnect all the speaker wire from the amp!. *also, if your speaker rated for 100w RMS is fed from an amp that only puts out 50w RMS per channel, you would test for 50W or the max RMS of the AMP!
it's best to have an amp that puts out more power than the speaker is rated for, it's more efficient and allows the amp to work under it's rated power, staying cool, not working your alternator/battery to death
Using the converter in this video, I found that the gains set at 1/4 are just right for my setup with the 12” powered Rockford sub.
Skar Audio offers a specific fit sub box for the Tacoma now as well that fits a 10" subwoofer.
They look crappy
@@countdankula6740 actually it's built rather well for the price. I bought one and I was pleasantly surprised.
no they dont lol@@countdankula6740
been sold out forever...
@@justinmitchell7438 too damn overpriced anyway
So does running the wires like this add “amp power” to the door speakers ? I saw your video and bought the same stuff you used. Very cool
This powered sub doesn’t add more power to your door speakers, no. But we do have a 4 / 5 channel amp install that does add more power!
Great video! 🎉
Hello thank you for the video! Can I tap into that same t harness in order to wire in a amp for my door speakers?
How do you power the door speakers with an amp
With this set up wikl the amplifier afect the apeakers at all or is it more or less just used for the subwoofer
I bought a plug in play harnesses, for my 3rd gen so it's basically the same as your setup but you had to get that wolf harness and connect it to the loc , ? IT SEEMS YOU TAPPED IN THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS DOES THIS SETUP PROVIDE A BETTER SIGNAL TO THE SUBS
THE ONE I BOUGHT FROM AMAZON SEEMS THAT IT ONLY TAPS IN TO THE FRONT LEFT SPEAKER, IF I DID YOUR SET UP WILL IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE IN QUALITY SOUNDS TO MY SUBS
IM RUNNING KICKER 800AMP MONO
GOING TO 2 COMPR 8INCH WITH PASSIVE RADITOR WIRES AT 2 OHMS
I figured it out but not cool nobody mentioned what an absolute pain it it is to remove the seats to get a good ground connection, taking off all the door sill panels and kick panels to run the wires through neatly, and getting a good hole through the firewall. Crazy.
How you set gain on this properly?
I’m confused in one part. Towards the end you mentioned something about a remote turn on wire, I’m doing everything exactly the way you’re doing it. Is the part of the blue wire needed or can I just leave it as is? Cause you said that the amp that comes with it already has that. Thanks!
If you use the same sub we did, no amp turn on wire is needed (we only showed it because viewers may use a different amp / sub setup and wanted to cover all basis). The sub we used has a switch on the amp where you can set it to audio or DC offset instead of REM. It should auto turn on when you play audio.
@@ProvoBeastAudio Thanks, makes sense now!
Do RCA’s still need to be used doing it this way?
I have a 2021 tacoma sport, My harness doesnt have the grey wire for the remote. Under the blue wire are purple wires. Do I tap the first purple wire for my remote? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
I'm curious what sub and where will fit in the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab, which has a smaller cubby behind the rear seat.
Where did you put the bass knob?
Awesome thanks
Thanks!
Thanks Jade!!
So what is the little box for that hooks to the radio? Also will you need that if your amp comes separate?
Called a line out converter, steps down the signal from a high level amplified signal, to a low level signal for an amplifier input. Some amps can take a high level input, some amps require that as they can only take an RCA low level input. In most cases, yes you will need it.
Hey there, when you wire up your harness, are you taking the bass level from the front or rear speakers
All speakers are full range so you can do either.
Where you put the bass knob
I used heavy duty hook and loop with adhesive that I bought from Lowe’s and affixed it under the dash to the right of my right leg.
@@Jaredius I did something similar. Thanks man.
I have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road double cab. I have two of the same Rockford Fosgate boxes mounted behind the back seats. Can you walk me through how to run the signal wire from the speakers to the factory non-JBL radio? I have a PAC T-harness but after watching your video do I need a line-out converter? Any help would be appreciated.
Hey Jade, send me a message on our facebook page and I can walk you through what you need. Thanks!
Will this set up also work with aftermarket speakers? Like the plug and play kickers
This setup works with any audio system.
What will I use for the Tacoma with JBL on a 23 Tacoma, im going with JL VX800
I know the description said 2023 tacoma as well but um would this set up work if I put after market speakers as well like kickers
I’m wondering the same thing
Hey brother, I've got a bit of a dumb question, but I've got a 2005 TRD double cab, and was wanting a sub. I like yours that you added in and was just wondering if the cargo pockets were the same size in the 2nd gen as the 3rd gen? Would this sub fit behind my passenger seat like yours did?
Yep, they should fit fine for previous generations!
@@ProvoBeastAudio That's AWESOME to hear. Thank you for responding, love your videos.
I would ask to install a power on off switch for the amp
I have is SR5 Toyota Tacoma, 2023. Can you link me the RCA Adapter for my truck Please
How does it sound
where is the T harness for a 2017 tacoma ? i cannot seem to find one.
Would the 10’ fit in the same location of my 19 Tacoma?
What is it called when you don’t need a loc high level?
Can you relink the 2016-2019 t harness? I have my 2019 torn apart rn and bought all the description parts hoping the 2020+ harness would work. It does not but the link is broken for 2016-2019 harness.
Here you go! amzn.to/42Pw0KP
@@ProvoBeastAudiohis link leads to the same part that the link in your description for the 2020+ model... So it makes me wonder which link is wrong?
@@nsro3837 Link works for us., Send us a message on facebook and we can take this offline.
after seeing this chop job - i definitely appreciate spending 1K on the JBL stealth box - just fits like a glove and looks factory
This was no “chop job” what are you talking about? You must be mad for getting robbed of $1000. You overpaid.
Is there hardness for 2022 Tacoma with JBL?
I have A 2023 tacoma v6 and the remote wire you used always sends 12v it never turns off. Any ideas where to get 12v that will cut on/off with the engine? I have tried many fuses and they all have constant 12v. The only fuse that people say cuts on off is the inj fuse but that one powers the fuel injectors and I wont chance it on that one. Any ideas???
You may have tapped into the wrong gray wire on the harness. There indeed is an accessory wire at the radio. What amplifier are you running as well? See @17:20 to see the exact wire we tapped into.
Is the low level input the rca is plugged into only for the specific sub?
Rockford Fosgate amps specific.
does the red t tap come with the wiring kit ? thank you
T Taps do not come with the wiring kit.
Thank you for replying!
Can you tell me what i need for my 23 tacoma? U put more item in te link 😅
Shoot me a message on our facebook page and i can help you with everything you need for your tacoma.
@@ProvoBeastAudiowhat is your Facebook page need to know what I need for my 2023 Tacoma sr5 4wd
How did you adjust the sni-35? At what level? Thanks
Without a distortion detector, it's difficult to truly set the level on it, so I'd recommend just keeping it defaulted and tuning your amplifier to that level.
Thanks for the video and reply
What parts would I need for a 2023 Tacoma?
22 TRD pro was exactly the same process
Will I lose Apple CarPlay
Not at all.
Where did you hook the bass knob wire.
Knee Bolster, right side bottom of the dash.
Thank you sir
If anyone has one of these I’ll trade them a RF P300-12. Mine is in mint condition but it won’t fit in the truck. I’ve used it in a RAV4 and it makes more bass than you can ask for.
will this mess with the warrenty????
Does anyone sale sn-35 already wired to the T harnes
Guys i hate to be a dick but this wasnt very helpful at all for someone whos never done this before. You didnt show enough of anything. Hoping to find a much better video than this before I even think about attempting this now. Consider showing more next time with better angles of exactly what you're doing and where you're doing it.
Totally agree. I don't know much about audio terminology and I'm completely lost. I have my power wire ran and ground set up. Took me 2 hours just to do all that. He fails to mention you need to basically remove the back seats to get the ground wire installed. I managed to do it by only removing the bolts in the video and sanding the holes from there without removing the bracket in the center of the backseats to completely pull the seat out but it was a PITA.
Now I've got the power wire and ground set and ready, but have no idea what to do from here. To install the LOC or not? He also doesn't go over the wiring going into the AMP very well so I'm not sure how to set those up. There's a hole in the center of the + and - on the plug for the bottom part of the amp. Does a wire go there? Don't see one in the vid ,but what is it there for then?
I have so many questions...
He did a spectacular job wym?