Michael Gaines' 1999 GMC Sonoma

by Crutchfield's Matt Holliday

Items installed:

2 10" Pioneer subwoofers
550 watt Rockford Fosgate amplifier
18" kmo rims
ready built roll pan
euro tail lights
M3 sport side mirrors
Pioneer cd player

Installation Description

I had to take my dash off and pull the tape player out and then hook a harness wire up to the original car stereo wires and then to the new cd player. I ran the amp ground wire from the battery and then screwed them down to the seats. I had to custom build the speaker box to fit my single cab truck.

Q&A Section

Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?

I started a car club.

What's the first thing you show people about your installation?

That you cant see any wires.

Why did you choose these products?

Because they were inexpensive and the products were good.

What was the most difficult part of the installation?

Hooking up the amp wire.

What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?

Install a lambo door kit and install an underbody light kit, hook up a bed cover and then push the speakers back.

Michael Gaines' 1999 gmc sonoma

Michael Gaines' 1999 GMC Sonoma

Michael Gaines' 1999 gmc sonoma

The Pioneer subs and Rockford Fosgate amp.

Michael Gaines' 1999 gmc sonoma

The rollers that carry all of Michael's hard work.

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