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- Dec 31, 2025
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- City
- Colorado Springs
- State - Country
- CO - USA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 2WD
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
So earlier this year I got a 93 Ford Ranger and I want to keep the stock head unit, but the sound system needs some TLC. I picked up some Kicker KS 6x8 for the front, and Hertz DCX 130.3 5 1/4" for the lower cab corners in the rear. I definitely want to get the most out of these speakers and plan on installing a sub down the line as well and for this I'm assuming I'm going to need a 5 channel amp.
I don't believe I have a factory amp since there's nothing to note that would make me believe I have the "premium sound" package. Just casette radio without automatic labeled. So I picked up a D4S HiLOC5i for my line output converter, but I'm a little confused about the wiring for the LOC. Would it be best to tap into the stock wiring harness and use those L/R Front and Rear cables to the input portion of the LOC? I'm assuming I don't go directly from the speaker to LOC or am I mistaken?
And then obviously from the LOC I attach the RCA cables to the AMP, right? Sorry for my ignorance, just trying to get everything understood and sorted before I tackle this project! Thanks in advanced.
I don't believe I have a factory amp since there's nothing to note that would make me believe I have the "premium sound" package. Just casette radio without automatic labeled. So I picked up a D4S HiLOC5i for my line output converter, but I'm a little confused about the wiring for the LOC. Would it be best to tap into the stock wiring harness and use those L/R Front and Rear cables to the input portion of the LOC? I'm assuming I don't go directly from the speaker to LOC or am I mistaken?
And then obviously from the LOC I attach the RCA cables to the AMP, right? Sorry for my ignorance, just trying to get everything understood and sorted before I tackle this project! Thanks in advanced.
