brickloaf

Long story short a few years ago I had a custom box built that wouldn't fit in through the trunk, and only fit through the back seats with like a quarter inch to spare on all sides. I just fabricated a solid wood floor in my trunk out of 1/2" plywood. I had everything planned out, there would be the back piece by the back seats where the sub would sit with all the wires routed underneath, then there are 2 separate pieces at the rear of the trunk that can be taken out to access the battery and spare tire. I didn't take into consideration the height of the sub box when I was making the floor so now this little half inch piece of metal, which servers no purpose i think, is keeping me from pushing the sub all the way back to the rear seat. In turn, it ***** up all the measurements i did due to the fact that the sub box is overlapping the 2 rear pieces by a few inches which makes it a MAJOR hassle to get to the battery/spare since the sub and box together probably weigh about 70lbs. If I can just cut maybe a quarter inch off this thing I will be able to slide the sub back all the way and all my problems will be solved. So, has anyone else done this? And if so, how? I am thinking of using a reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade but wanted some input first. Any help appreciated.

double clutch

iTrader: (1)

I bent mine, slid the box in, bent it back

Slowbalt2000

iTrader: (1)

If its a pinch weld you would hsve to weld it back together after you cut it

brickloaf

what'd you use to bend it, a hammer? It seems pretty solid to me.

brickloaf

I don't plan on welding it back on or bending it back. If I did that it would just hit the top of the sub box again and cause further problems down the road.

Slowbalt2000

iTrader: (1)

Im not saying weld it back on. You cut out the section you want, and then rejoin the two pieces of metal. If its a pinch weld you should do this because its technically structural

brickloaf

Ah I see what you're saying. Id prefer to just bend it if that has worked for others so I don't have to deal with the hassle of reconnecting the 2 pieces. Between the making/carpeting/padding the new trunk, dealing with routing 3 0 gauge, and 2 4 gauge wires and getting the box/sub back in the trunk I just want to fix this the easiest way possible so I can be done with it.

double clutch

iTrader: (1)

I used some sheet metal bending pliers. It will take some force but its quicker and cleaner than cutting it

07blackg5

iTrader: (8)

hacksaw a few vertical slits in it, and hammer it flat with a mallet. You dont have to cut it, but it makes things easier.

yes I have done it

brickloaf

did you bend it towards the front of the car, or the rear? Im assuming rear so it wouldn't get in the way of the deck lid.

I may try this as well. I pretty much need it to be bent 90 degrees so its flat against the bottom of the rear deck

07blackg5

iTrader: (8)

We got the JL 12w7 HO wedge in the trunk, and a 4cube net @ 32hz dual 10l7 box in through the back seats. obviously not at the same time. both had zero clearance, and mashed the carpet haha.

When I ran my 18" HDC318, I had to build out a frame in the backseat haha. That was awesome on BC2000D

Now the car is gutted including radio/speaker delete -__-

EmperorJJ1

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bend it back. just make sure to take the deck lid out or just move it up when your doing that.

brickloaf

I guess I shall invest in a pair of sheet metal pliers, although I will likely never use them again.

07blackg5

iTrader: (8)

i would just beat it down with a heavy rubber mallet. the rear deck cover will cover that area when everything is back together, and you will never see it

brickloaf

I used a rubber mallet for the middle of it, had to use a real hammer to get the edges where it curves though. Also had to cut the rear deck lid about a half inch high to let the box slide through which was a pain in the ass. However, it is all done thank god. thanks for the suggestions!

Michael C.

Bent mine in with an air hammer.