I wanted to do something different with the amp rack I was going to install.

My goal was:

- not to lose as much space as possible.
- being able to access the amps for tuning or servicing purposes.
-stealth, non-exposed installation.

After much thought and looking at different materials, I decided on using sliding trays sold for computer server racks.

I mounted two of the sliding trays together, side by side and added heavy duty "L" brackets at the corners and in the middle:



Side view of the trays:


View of the trays operating independently:


I test fit the amps for best position with regards to cable, fuse access & front panel access..

2 Alpine amps test fitted:


a/d/s 8 channel amp test fitted:


I had to cut off a 1/4" lip on one side of both trays for the amps to sit properly.

Action shot, using air powered "whizz wheel":


One Alpine amp is mounted and protected in the foreground.

I then mounted the trays under the rear deck, secured with #10 machine screws, lock washers and nuts.

Trays installed under rear deck:


Drivers side tray slid outward:


Passenger side tray slid outward:


Both trays slid outward:


After this, LOTS of wiring followed, for the power, speakers and signal. After all the wiring was loomed up and secured, all the trunk panels were replaced.

I then made a carboard template of the area in front of the amp trays. It is actaully quite curved at the top. Once I had a nice fit, I traced it onto 1/4" medium-density fiberboard (mdf). After cutting out the wood, belt sanding, and test fitting, I applied spray glue and covered it with a pretty close matching carpet.

Here is the panel installed.


It is tightly press-fit at the sides and held in by a single securing fastener in the middle.

Close up of the fastener(attached to the center bracket):


I believe I have succeeded in meeting the criteria of my goal for this project.

Thanks for reading :)

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