Best Sounds System Mods for Your 1ST GEN CUMMINS

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Published 2021-07-09
Here is a basic overview of how I took my sound system for stock to something that can handle some tunes once in a while.

Removing interior door panels:    • Tearing Down the Cab to Start Sanding...  

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All Comments (21)
  • @decentgarage
    Admittedly I'm not a car audio expert, surely others have more to contribute... leave your ideas below so we can all get improve!
  • @bobbybeyer2127
    I installed a sick sound system on my first gen. It's an HX35 with the silencer ring removed and an open 4" downpipe LOL
  • @Ryanmmartin9
    Watching your videos has made me decide the first vehicle i plan on buying is going to be a extended cab d250 4x4 for when i move for college
  • @whogavehimafork
    I have an 89 D150 that my grandfather gave me recently. Still has factory speakers and the door speakers are dead (or maybe the wiring is just old and crusty). Zero bass. With newer music and digital audio systems these old speakers are just abysmal and I'm no audiophile. This baby definitely needs a modern sound system if nothing else.
  • I already have an awesome sound system but there just something about your videos that no matter the topic I’ll watch. Great videos.
  • When I bought my 93 1st gen back in 2010, it came with an aftermarket stereo unit installed by the 2nd owner. I changed the stereo head unit over to the Sony Xplod and upgraded the 6x9s in the doors. I changed out the stock rear speakers in the Club Cab over to Pioneer- while keeping the stock speaker housings. Unfortunately, the previous owner did not utilize a wiring harness adapter when he installed the aftermarket stereo; therefore, I am unable to revert back to the stock head unit. I prefer the stock units in all my vehicles.
  • @hpc4uandme
    I found a stock Chrysler 1.5 DIN (from a 99 Jeep) cassette HU, modded it for an aux port and a switch to activate it, put those in the dash next to the cargo light button, also added pre outs to it and replaced the belt on the cassette player. Installed Infinity 6x9s in the doors and drive em with a 100WPC amp. Also Dynamat. Lots of wiring, soldering, and looking up datasheets for the amp chips on the HU circuit board but worth it for stock look and function (I hate aftermarket HUs) Looking to add a sub behind the seat next. search "aux port Jeep TJ stereo" for the aux port mod, but I don't remember where I got the preouts off the circuit board tho.......
  • @lojack85
    Where did you get the dash cover?
  • @CBtreemonkey
    Wish you played it with the truck running lol. Rightfully so, I'm aware your truck has dyna matting. That's my next step. I'm with you tho, I don't need to rattle the rear view mirror off to appreciate the sound of a nice system.
  • @OvensGarage
    You sure you don't bump the base with that sweet merch?
  • Great Vid! Just got my Door hinges done, and moving on to the Stereo upgrade,.. You keep making the Video's, and ill keep being Inspired to work on my,.. D200-250-25??? ( truck says D200, registration says D25, but when I order parts it only shows D250 for 1988 ,LMAO!)
  • What are the part numbers/ brands of speakers did you use for this setup…?
  • @ANTHRAXEETER
    I did 2 kicker 6x9s and 2 skar 6.5s in the doors, amnnd 2 skar 18s in the back lol
  • @bobkatbry
    What are the measurements on that speaker box behind the seat? Need to make one myself but need the measurements.
  • @KJsProjects
    I have a 90 W150 with a busted radio. I sourced a factory radio from a junkyard (wanted to keep it as original as possible. The best part is, the CD player doesn't even work, lol. I just use a Bluetooth transmitter. Not the best audio at all, but it's better than silence.