2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe Factory Subwoofer Replacement

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The Non-Bose factory subwoofer on my 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (won't fit suburban) was sounding pretty bad so I replaced it. The replacement is a Planet Audio AC8D 8" subwoofer with dual 4ohm voice coils. It was less than $30 on Amazon at the time of this video.
**UPDATE** Thanks to Brian Choy, we now know that the depth of the speaker box in the Suburban and Yukon XL is different from the Tahoe. This subwoofer is too deep and will NOT fit the Suburban or Yukon XL. This only fits the Tahoe and Yukon because of the depth.
FYI, the Bose systems utilize a small subwoofer in the front under the center console. I've never replaced one of those so I can't really give any good advice on what to replace it with or how to do it.

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@brianchoy3191 7 лет назад

This will NOT work on a 00 Yukon XL. The box is not deep enough. Found out the hard way :(

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

Thank you for commenting! I'm so sorry it didn't work, but I added your experience to my description in hopes that it will help other people. Hope you can find something that fits!

@Mr.boxxchevy 6 лет назад

It would if you get a spacer ring

@BASSMANJ5 5 лет назад

or Get a shallow mount woofer

@edwardthayer9386 5 лет назад

@@Mr.boxxchevy but then the factory panel will not fit back into place! It's best to get a shallow mount if you want it to look factory.

@edwardthayer9386 5 лет назад

Your not the only one! Pioneer shallow mount worked great for me!

@jamestimms8603 7 лет назад

I have a 2001 Yukon XL 1500 which I believe is the same as the Suburban. I bought an MB Quart Discus DS1-204 8" slim mount sub-woofer. It is 2.77" from the mounting flange to the base of the speaker housing. Wired it up for 2 ohm. I drilled 4 new holes because the factory speaker has tabs which attach it to the box and dropped it right in. Using the factory amp, it sounds just fine. You cannot use the ring that hides the mounting flange which comes with the sub-woofer. But, who cares? You will hide it under the rear side panel. Plus, the MB Quart logo looks cool peeking out of the speaker grille!

@domierreoz-good1622 7 лет назад

100% video. Never have I been able to wire anything and with this video I did it. Amazing video and very helpful.

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@wixman666 7 лет назад

Nice review... You were right, it has to be wired in parallel (+ + / - - ) across the voice coils so it's 2 ohm. Serial wiring would end up 8 ohm (roughly, anyway). The stock sub in the Tahoe is 2 ohm, and you'll eventually cook the crummy stock amp if you use the wrong impedance. Almost any shallow mount 8" sub will fit, just be sure it's either 2 ohm, or dual 4 ohm. There are much higher quality ones (pioneer, fosgate, etc) than the Planet for a few more bucks if anyone cares. Just search google for 2 ohm shallow mount 8" sub.

@semperfidelis316 6 лет назад

wixman666 thank you for this! This is exactly what I was looking for.

@Juli-n-David 5 лет назад

Great advice

@RahWar88 3 года назад

Thanks

@averagejohn7435 Год назад

I think I cooked my crummy amp lol now what

@nrange82 4 года назад

Just replaced the subwoofer with the same Planet Audio sub, thx for the video. Easy install, surprisingly much better bass than I expected all around.i should have uploaded a video on how to remove the panels.

@KlikAndSeuss 4 года назад

Do it!

@kacysmajstrla9647 8 лет назад

GREAT video on how to replace the factory! Thanks for the video!

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

+Kacy Smajstrla Thank you so much! It's my first how-to video on youtube.

@colosus75 4 года назад

I installed one in my 2001 suburban and I did have to make a slight modification but it sounds and works fantastic! Thanks you sir!!!

@xavieritolindo 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing us how to remove the panel,great help

@Bornarebel86 6 лет назад

Awesome video bud. I installed the same one. Hell of a sub

@DanBuilds 6 лет назад

Brendan Mummart thank you for watching! I actually sold the truck and still have the sub waiting for my next Tahoe to put it in.

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

The factory amp is only around 25 watts. It's best to put an aftermarket amp in there, but this at least works.

@mrnapolean1 8 лет назад

So it will work as a replacement subwoofer? I have a 01 Suburban that the foam/rubber is all gone (similar to yours) and I want to use the factory amp that's in the car.

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

Yes. I am still using the factory amplifier. I have heard the suburban box is not as deep though, so I'm not 100% sure this same subwoofer will work. Just make sure you get a 2ohm shallow mount 8" subwoofer and you should be good.

@gabeulrickson2496 6 лет назад

No. The factory amp has a specific rating for the sub probably around 100w sub max maybe 25w max per door speaker

@Bud_Gaming 4 года назад

came here from amazon

@Bigjamez2011 4 года назад

Fits 2002 Tahoe but barely fits 2002 suburban If you use the factory ring as a spacer between the sun and the box it works great but will touch the panel grill what I did was nicely cut the grill out and smooth it and all not sure if I can find a grill panel to cover but should not be hard to do I just put the planet audio ring and attached it to the panel on the suburban for now

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

I don't know the wattage but the stock speaker is 2 ohm single voice coil.

@scottmoberg9365 4 месяца назад

It’s 600 watts rms and 1200 max I have the same sub in my 2004 Tahoe and my Tahoe did not originally have a factory sub box I have to install one oem sub box and I have it hooked up to a kenwood 9105d it sounds very good

@Yousitech 8 дней назад

If you need the extra depth on a suburban just stack the cardboard ring from the old sub behind it

@xeldesordenadox1 5 лет назад

Dude thank you so much saved me so much time and money

@nickthomas3693 3 месяца назад

I have a 05 GMC Yukon I've got the Boss audio but not the subwoofer is the wires to the subwoofer and amp already there so I can hook up one

@GroundPoundersPlace 4 года назад

But did your stock amp run at 2 ohm?

@MAGICFLY02 6 лет назад

I like more bass than the stock sub puts out, so I disconnected it and put in a Kenwood amp and JL Audio 12". Sounds much better than the stock sub. How difficult is it to remove all the panels. Been thinking about trying to build a box that will fit behind the panel.

@lannlann 8 лет назад

Dan, did the 3.5mm wires you soldered onto the subwoofer come with the subwoofer?

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

No, I had extra wire in my basement and used that. I don't think the subwoofer came with any wiring.

@lannlann 8 лет назад

Thanks, also I dont see the new screws holding the new woofer in place. Are they hidden under a trim ring? I see the old screws back in the old holes.

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

+lannlann so i didn't show the new screws in the video. I replaced them after i posted this.

@Derick9772 5 лет назад

are you still using this sub with factory amp i just ordered it today exact same one going to run 2 ohms as well just bought the tahoe and all the speakers where blown and all the doors now have kickers now just waiting on the sub

@turboty209 3 года назад

How'd it work out for you?

@ahmadadel3777 7 лет назад

can you do a video how to remove the rear panel ??

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

Its easy

@pepesalgado5424 8 лет назад

my 2003 denali did not come with a sub so I will have to build a box to fit in that cavaty. Any one know what box dimensions ?

@jadenbright3854 4 года назад

Denali comes with Bose sub under center console

@Juli-n-David 5 лет назад

Lol great humor look at that thing move haha good stuff just as soon you replace this an get little more thump your gonna want more

@Fisherman613 Год назад

hi im doing this to mine and wondering if the negative and positive wires come with new speaker to convert to 2ohms

@rsjrDK 7 лет назад

You ended up not drilling holes in box and using the the OG screws from factory sub to hold it in??

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

I actually did go back and put better screws in there with new holes. The factory screws work, but they're not as tight as they should be and I was afraid it would come loose over time.

@jadenbright3854 4 года назад

How do you connect the two terminal sets without soldering?

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

Plug it in or if its only wire get a terminal for each polarity and plug it or if its only wire connect red with the bigger terminal and the red with black wire to the most skinny one

@thatguy_jose 7 лет назад

if the sub is 1200 w max then its most likely 250-600 watts rms power in that range

@seansmp 8 лет назад

I'd like to add a fosgate 8" DVC, P2D4-8, to the enclosure. Do you happen to know the depth measurement of the factory enclosure? If not, I'm about to find out. Cheers!

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

hmm no I don't unfortunately. best of luck to you!

@thefeistycadavar 7 лет назад

Scott, did you ever add this sub? I'm considering the same one but obviously don't want to do a lot of hacking to get it to fit.

@dennismalave4919 Год назад

Is there a part number for that oem box mine never came with one

@ge0ne063 5 лет назад

Just got a Woofer Box at the Junkyard from a 2003 Tahoe for $10 My Tahoe is a 2005 Regency so now i'll have 1 woofer (BOSE) up front with the center console & a rear one with this PA 8" i just got for $30 Says 600watts RMS so i'm looking for a potent Type D 1 channel amp... Any recommendations?? Maybe i'll hit up a Pawnshop and get onr under $40. Not trying to break the bank just yet

@nickbible3645 5 лет назад

I'd like to see a vid with the cover on cause I bet it hits it

@Bigjamez2011 4 года назад

Nick Bible it probably does , it hits the grill cover on my 2002 suburban I cut the round grill out of the panel .

@jroc151 8 лет назад

thanks for the video on how to do this! Did you have to modify the factory speaker box to get the new planet audio sub to fit or did it drop in perfect? I have a 2000 suburban and want to do the same. Thanks in advance!

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

That sub dropped right in with enough clearance. I was pleasantly surprised. I think I've heard that the suburban has a hair less clearance than the box in the Tahoe but I'm not sure on that. good luck!

@johnwiechel 3 года назад

what size are the bolts that hold the box in place?

@fernandocampos5148 Год назад

Whats size subwoofer and will it fit my 2000 tahoe nbs

@joseelizondo7535 7 лет назад

will it work just by installing it without an after market amp?

@digitalmixer 3 года назад

Hello I remove all 4 screws and it won't come out is there any other screws other than the 4

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

It has glue check it out

@Meme21God 8 лет назад

How many watts is the factory amp, i'm really in the process of doing this and the install looks really easy, but i'm not sure if my amp is even still working since i haven't heard the sub in long time or the sub is that badly blown

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

+Jesse Valliere not sure if you missed my first comment, but the factory amp is only around 25 watts RMS at 2ohm.

@ondgaming99 6 лет назад

What amp u got or is the original from the truck

@MrTheTomahawk 4 года назад

Late to the party but did you replace your fronts at all? I was wondering if you used the same brand if u did

@nathanwarrick4987 3 года назад

there arent any front subs on the tahoe LT, unless it has the BOSE package, which this one dont

@larryleger1658 5 лет назад

My sub feels like it is super glued to the box. How did you get it out without destroying it?

@xeldesordenadox1 5 лет назад

Larry Leger i used a flat head screwdriver to pry it out

@skylarreid1284 3 года назад

I tried this with my forearm sub and all I got is very faint static 🥺 someone helpppp

@angelc7984 2 года назад

How’s the sub working?

@speeedy427 7 лет назад

Hey Dan, does the foam from the new speaker hit the plastic panel ? because it appears that it would stick out jsut as far as the original spacer and foam did from the old one ? and was this a problem ?

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

That's a good question. It never made any noise and when I removed it later the foam is still in perfect shape. I think it had about a half inch of clearance.

@speeedy427 7 лет назад

I wasnt really questioning vibration of any sort was just concerned with if it was touching the plastic panel it would impead the performance of the speaker ? (thanks for answering so quick ! )

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

Robert Migliorino oh gotcha. No it didn't get in the way at all with the factory amp. If you have a better amp and get full excursion I guess it could be an issue but I doubt it.

@speeedy427 7 лет назад

Thanks Dan !

@theonlyjjohn98 7 лет назад

Hey, I really want to know how you kept the factory amplifier working with your aftermarket head unit. I have looked everywhere but it seems most people just bypass it but it would be really nice to keep it and it looks like you know how.

@theonlyjjohn98 7 лет назад

Or maybe there's a way to plug the factory sub in like you would an aftermarket subwoofer?

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

I just purchased the wiring harness adapter for the new stereo on Amazon. Metra 70-1858 Radio Wiring Harness is the right one and it plugged right in. I will say, after a while I did do the bypass mod and I got much better sound out of the rest of my speakers.

@theonlyjjohn98 7 лет назад

danbbb I'll keep that in mind thank you very much!

@bassheadforeverclub 7 лет назад

nice bro

@AlarakTheHighLord 4 года назад

My tahoe dosen't have the subwoofer, is the sub box there and just empty?

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

I could say that they took it out or its in another place like in the center console

@joreidland398 3 года назад

Where is the amp???

@NerdyBassHead 6 лет назад

Plantet audio is very budget friendly for what they are

@loudspeakertestsmorebyaida3804 3 года назад

It’s probably 600w rms. 1200 watt is peak

@ahasteen2067 6 лет назад

I need a sub box? Do you have to build one or is that factory

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

Factory box

@luissolorzano6082 8 лет назад

Whats the dimensions of the sub box

@nakeemjames7765 8 лет назад

I just brought a 2003 chevy tahoe. I don't have a subwoofer enclosure :( I want to add a sub but I want it hidden like urs. any suggestions?

@danconroy6504 8 лет назад

That's strange! is yours the Bose system? I think the Bose doesn't come with a subwoofer. As far as adding one after the fact I think you'd have to start from scratch and get a sub amp and build a box to fit the stock location (Or wherever you want to put it). I have seen sub installs behind the center console that turned out pretty nice. The other option would be to find a wrecked tahoe at a junkyard and pull the factory sub box from there. It would still need a new amp and wiring, but it should at least fit into the stock location. Good luck! I have heard the wiring on the 2003 and newer is a lot more tricky because of the on-star and other stuff.

@nakeemjames7765 8 лет назад

Yes it is a bose.thanks for the tip

@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell 8 лет назад

Bose sub is under the center console

@joshuaqueen8923 8 лет назад

what ohm and watt is the factory subwoofer

@mr_crewmate. 3 года назад

2ohms

@og2559 5 лет назад

It do not fit in a 02 Yukon xl not deep enough wtf

@efrainsandoval2530 3 года назад

Where could I get the box at?

@spongebobsquarepants725 8 месяцев назад

The junkyard. That's the factory sub box.

@yousifquiles6741 8 лет назад

what size sub is that 8 inch?

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

Yes it's an 8 inch subwoofer by planet audio.

@anthonyhernandez9990 7 лет назад

what size is the speaker

@Flatline10x 5 лет назад

anthony hernandez 8

@BornToBeFamed 7 лет назад

Needs a good amp atleast 500 watt. If not could get a cheaper 8 that requires less power and it would hit pretty hard like factory lol

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

I don't recommend that much power for that subwoofer. I think a clean 150-300 watts RMS would be ideal. Any more than that and it's going to blow. It just doesn't have the suspension to support that kind of power.

@dylanverkler4552 6 лет назад

Sounds terrible. What is hat sound it’s making

@hebson21 6 лет назад

02 suburban has a super shallow box :(

@nicjennings8137 8 лет назад

I got a 2004 suburban with the bose audio system but no woofer...

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

The Bose audio system actually has a small subwoofer in the front under your center console. If you shine a flashlight to the right of the gas pedal you can peek in and see the front of it. I have absolutely no idea how to replace that and what to replace it with so I'm afraid I'm no help on that one.

@nicjennings8137 8 лет назад

Alright thank you....

@nicjennings8137 8 лет назад

... Sorry I just read the description😂

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

Oh, I actually changed the description after a couple other people had asked about the Bose system. Don't worry, you didn't miss it the first time. =) Thanks for your question, it helps others too!

@lengthluther484 8 лет назад

You really should upgrade amp the underpowering might blow it

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

you're totally right. Underpowering it can be just as harmful as over powering it. i don't turn it up very loud so I'm not worried about it for me but yes, a new amp would make a huge difference in quality and reliability.

@rickjanboomsma4631 8 лет назад

Yo these 3.5 mm wires are light for the power of an 1200 subwoofer. These wires get hot and will melt lol.

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

Yeah, I wouldn't use these wires if you were pushing 1200 watts from an amp, but the stock amp is only like 25 watts and the subwoofer is REALLY only like a 200 watt RMS sub. It's excessively overrated and nobody should ever feed it 1200 watts unless they want to hear a loud pop. haha Thanks for the comment!

@nick12586 8 лет назад

Do you think it sounds better than the original the price is super cheap

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

OH my goodness yes!! It sounds SOO much better than stock. it won't win any SPL awards, but it really sounds quite good at low to medium volume levels.

@meldinssti3311 7 лет назад

1200 watt my ass still better than factory though

@DanBuilds 7 лет назад

Meldins STI no joke! that thing struggles with 300 watts RMS. lol

@meldinssti3311 7 лет назад

danbbb lol

@skulledmonte84 8 лет назад

i maybe getting a 2000 suburban what are some things to check an knowed issues before i get it please anyone comment asap thanks

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

definitely check the brake lines! they are known for rusting out and bursting. check the frame under the driver's seat for the most rusty lines. if there's a check engine light it might need cats. other than that it's a pretty stable truck. check the usual stuff like trans and engine for smoke and leaks. abs sensors go bad but they're only like 50 bucks.

@skulledmonte84 8 лет назад

+danbbb cool thanks hopefully others will comment on this about there issues

@skulledmonte84 8 лет назад

+danbbb Being that I am in PA were are the rust issues located at on the frame ???

@DanBuilds 8 лет назад

+skulledmonte84 mostly on the middle and the back. Especially if they had a boat and backed into saltwater. Mine has 300k miles on the original engine and trans. they're awesome trucks if taken care of. good luck!

@bblazeff1 8 лет назад

make sure the intake gaskets have been replaced, chevy makes a replacement kit for like 50 bucs. Chevys are notorious from between the years 1995-2000 for them gaskets going bad around 100k miles. i did my 99 tahoe with the help of my mechanic uncle, it wasnt too bad, then I gave mine a full tune up, plugs wires rotor, break pads, oil change, rear diff oil change, tranny filter, and some other stuff. then a month or two later I wrapped it around a pole lost control in some snow.