Matt’s Toyota 4Runner – TRD Off Road Audio System Upgrade!

Installation Summary / History: Matt is a local Toyota 4Runner owner here in San Antonio. Matt runs the group San Antonio 4Runners.

Our plug and play amps provide amazing clarity and tons of power.

Toyota Year / Model: 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

Head Unit: NON JBL

Color: Red

Installed by: tacotunes.com

System Installed: System 2

System Install Completed: September 5, 2018

Kelley’s Toyota 4Runner – TRD Off Road Audio System Upgrade!

Installation Summary / History: Kelly is a local Toyota 4Runner owner here in San Antonio. She and her husband Arthur are members of San Antonio 4Runners.

Our plug and play amps provide amazing clarity and tons of power.

Toyota Year / Model: 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

Head Unit: NON JBL

Color: Blue

Installed by: tacotunes.com

System Installed: System 2

System Install Completed: September 5, 2018

System Quick Overview

Following the instructions below is crucial to a successful installation. We recommend prepping the following items the day before you begin your installation. This will ensure all the parts are at your disposal. There are a couple of steps where it will help to have a buddy help you out. Not necessary but makes it easier. Do NOT start drinking your favorite beverage until recommend below. Plus be sure to keep your mind sharp. By getting the installation done right the first time you will enjoy years of quality sound in your Toyota Tundra. Shortcuts and rushing through the install will cause issues down the road. Take your time enjoy the install.

VIDEO INSTALLATION SERIES BELOW

Prep Time – 1-3 hours

Prepping the day before the install:

1. Download test tones and burn to CD. Click here to download test tones.
2. Assemble your amp rack, amplifier, distribution block etc. (see video below)
3. Watch installation videos to understand the process.
4. Get your six pack on ice. DO NOT OPEN until instructed! 🙂
5. Go over checklist and ensure all parts are in the package. We have a checklist that we do on EACH system. But we are human so it is possible a part was missed.

Installation: 3 – 5 hours

Preparation

UNPLUG YOUR BATTERY. Remove the NEGATIVE connection from the battery and secure it AWAY from battery.

1. Unplug battery – ground connection.
2. Remove the door panels – if you are installing new speakers Front / Rear.
3. Remove door sills.
4. Remove all 4 bolts front driver seat
5. Remove headunit.
6. Remove front / rear speakers.
7. Remove dash speakers speakers.
8. If you will be matting your doors we suggest doing this before you begin the steps below. Keep in mind matting will add a full day to your install.

Installation Steps:

1. Run power wire from battery to new amp location. (see video)
2. Assemble the fuse block and complete under hood details. (Do not connect to battery)
3. Run subwoofer wire to rear of vehicle per the installation video.
4. Install amps / amp rack per video. (do not connect speaker output connections)
5. Connect input side of amp first. (Blue molex plugs from direct connect harness)
6. Connect battery
7. Tune amplifiers per tuning video(s).
8. Install front / rear speakers.
9. Install subwoofer.
10. Test system – ensure playing correctly.
11. disconnect battery.
12. Install center console.
13. Install seats BEFORE installing door panels and door sills. (battery should be unplugged)
14. Install door sills.
15. Install door panels.
16. Connect battery.
17. Test the sound and ensure all playing properly.
18. Open a single beverage, beat your chest and listen to your tunes for about 10 minutes.
19. Finish cleaning up odds and ends.
20. Be sure to save ALL stock parts.

Congratulations you just installed an audio system that would have cost thousands of $ at your local audio shop.

System 1 Install Videos:

Preparing for installation:

Assemble Amp Rack & 5 Channel Amp

How to remove head unit:

How to remove tweeters / dash speakers:

How to remove door panels:

How to remove front driver seat: 

NOTE: YOU CAN LEAVE SEAT IN PLACE JUST LEAN IT BACKWARDS

Installing Power Wire:

How to install Front Door Speakers:

 How to install subwoofer wire:

Install / Assemble Subwoofer Box:

How to tune TXD8005

How to tune TXD8005 (System 1)

Toyota 4Runner Subwoofer Box Ported Fiberglass 12 inch

Toyota 4Runner Subwoofer Box Ported Fiberglass 12 inch was designed to provide a lot of bass without compromising sound quality. By following the curves of your Toyota 4Runner and using a completely fiberglass enclosure, we we were able to obtain 1.8 cubic feet of airspace. Any seasoned subwoofer enclosure designer will tell you that air space is king!  With our subwoofer enclosure you don’t have to settle for shallow sound shallow mount subwoofers!

The Toyota 4Runner subwoofer box was designed to minimize lost floor space / cargo space in your 4Runner.

Toyota 4Runner Subwoofer Box Ported Fiberglass 12 inch Specs:

Material: The subwoofer is manufactured out of high end fiberglass and covered with black carpeting.

Enclosure Type: The Toyota 4Runner Subwoofer Box Ported Fiberglass 12 inch is ported and can be tuned specifically to match your 4Runner and subwoofer. The tacotunes.com port tube is fully tunable and allows customers tune the box to their subwoofer and 4Runner.

Air Space: The gross volume of our subwoofer box is 1.8 cubic feet of air space.

Port Tube: The tacotunes.com port tube is fully tunable and allows customesrs tune the box to their subwoofer and 4Runner.

Max Mounting Depth: As seen in the picture below, 5.67″” represents the mounting depth. Our Toyota 4Runner subwoofer box will support a mourning depth of approximately 6.25″ (possibly 6.5″). The width of the magnet will play a factor in the maximum mounting depth.

Mounting Diameter: As seen in the picture below, 11.0″ represents the mounting diameter. The max mounting diameter for the Toyota 4Runner Subwoofer box is 11.2″

Below is a list of Subwoofers will FIT in the Toyota 4Runner subwoofer box:

NOTE: The subwoofers with an * have been tested and provided awesome results.

Image Dynamics 12″ Subwoofers:

ID12D2 & ID12D4 Subwoofers

IDQ12D2 & IDQ12D4 Subwoofer

JL Audio 12″ Subwoofers:

JL Audio 12W0v3-4 12″ W0
JL Audio 12W1v3-2/4 12″ W1

Kicker 12″ Subwoofers:

Kicker Comp Series
Kicker Comp C Series

Pioneer 12″ Subwoofers:

Pioneer TS-W311D4

Keep checking back we will update these subs as customers report back and we continue to test.

Toyota Camry Focal ISS 170 Component Speakers

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.75″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 5.5″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 1.67″

Top mount depth: 2.25″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 60

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota Camry

 
Focal-ISS-170-Components-Speakers-Toyota-Camry.pdf
 

Additional Info:

Toyota 4Runner Memphis Audio 15-MCX60C Component Speakers

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.75″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 5.7″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 2.051″

Top mount depth: 5.56″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 50

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota 4Runner

 
Memphis-Audio-15-MCX60C-Component-Speakers-Toyota-4Runner.pdf
 

Additional Info:

Toyota 4Runner Memphis Audio 15-PRX6C Component Speakers

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.75″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 5.7″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 1.837″

Top mount depth: 2.5″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 50

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota 4Runner

 
Memphis-Audio-15-PRX6C-Component-Speakers-Toyota-4Runner.pdf
 

Additional Info:

Toyota Tundra Memphis Audio 15-SRX6C Component Speakers

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.5″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 5.4″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 2.1″

Top mount depth: 2.25″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 50

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota 4Runner

 
Memphis-Audio-15-SRX6C-Component-Speakers-Toyota-4Runner.pdf
 

Additional Info:

Toyota 4Runner Kicker 41KSS674 Component Speakers

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.75″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 5.6″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 1.753″

Top mount depth: 1.875″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 125

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota 4Runner

 
Kicker-41KSS674-Component-Speakers-Toyota-4Runner.pdf
 

Additional Info:

Toyota 4Runner Kicker 41KSS654

Summary:

Speaker size: 6.5″

Mid range driver mounting diameter (cutout diameter): 4.9″

Tweeter diameter (cutout): 1.753″

Top mount depth: 1.8125″

Impedance: 4 Ohm

RMS: 125

Click HERE to check out our audio products for your Toyota 4Runner

 
Kicker-41KSS654-Component-Speakers-Toyota-4Runner.pdf
 

Additional Info: