Rick L
05-31-2004, 14:00
Hello All;
I just wanted to take a minute and alert you to a possible problem with our trucks and installing a JL Audio Stealthbox in the center console.
This appears to affect 2004 models only.
USE EXTERME CAUTION WHEN ACCESSING AREAS BEHIND THE DASH IN THIS VEHICLE.
While I was testing different ideas for a video upgrade, I had a local steroe shop install a JL Audio Stealthbox in the center console. During the install, major modifications had to be done to the internal structure of the console. The installer mounted the Stealthbox about 1 inch too far forward, blocking the damper door on the heat/AC system. The GM system was so intent on closing and opening the door, it broke the shaft inside the Heat/AC Control Box. The "minor" broken shaft resulted in over $900 in non-warranty repairs when the complete dashboard had to be removed from the truck to repair the shaft and heat control box.
If you decide to get a Stealthbox, be sure to tell your installer about the clearance problem. The dash in our 2004 trucks is NOT exaclty like the ones in the JL Audio instructions and modifications need to be made or major damage WILL result.
In my opinion, JL Audio makes a great sounding box and I have used them in several other vehicles. This problem was new to JL AUdio and they were looking into it. I got REALLY lucky, as the stereo shop is TOP shelf and covered the repairs when they determined they made the mistake. Just a FYI for your folks considering a Stealthbox.
I just wanted to take a minute and alert you to a possible problem with our trucks and installing a JL Audio Stealthbox in the center console.
This appears to affect 2004 models only.
USE EXTERME CAUTION WHEN ACCESSING AREAS BEHIND THE DASH IN THIS VEHICLE.
While I was testing different ideas for a video upgrade, I had a local steroe shop install a JL Audio Stealthbox in the center console. During the install, major modifications had to be done to the internal structure of the console. The installer mounted the Stealthbox about 1 inch too far forward, blocking the damper door on the heat/AC system. The GM system was so intent on closing and opening the door, it broke the shaft inside the Heat/AC Control Box. The "minor" broken shaft resulted in over $900 in non-warranty repairs when the complete dashboard had to be removed from the truck to repair the shaft and heat control box.
If you decide to get a Stealthbox, be sure to tell your installer about the clearance problem. The dash in our 2004 trucks is NOT exaclty like the ones in the JL Audio instructions and modifications need to be made or major damage WILL result.
In my opinion, JL Audio makes a great sounding box and I have used them in several other vehicles. This problem was new to JL AUdio and they were looking into it. I got REALLY lucky, as the stereo shop is TOP shelf and covered the repairs when they determined they made the mistake. Just a FYI for your folks considering a Stealthbox.