I just put in some new Reference 5x7 speakers in the back and a Pioneer CD
player. I was just about to order some 5 1/4 but I think I'll get 61/2 now.
Thanks for the tip. Matt Durbahn
93 Dak, 67 R/T
Michael D Gemelke wrote:
> I installed my new stereo this weekend and wanted to share the experience
> with everyone. This applies to '95 XCABs and others with similar interior
> styles.
>
> I bought all the materials from Audio King and Crutchfield - a pioneer
> head unit, pioneer 5x7's for the rear of the cab and kenwood 5 1/4's for
> the door - these are the only ones that crutchfield had listed to fit the
> door.
>
> As it turns out, the stock door openings are over 5" diameter, and the 5
> 1/4" will mount, but a 3/16" air gap remains around the circumference of
> the driver (that's no good). So I returned the speakers, and ordered a
> set of low-profile Pioneer 6 1/2"S speakers. They're 1 13/16" deep, so
> I'll have to fur the mounting hole out ~ 3/8" to make sure the magnet
> doesn't rattle against the window mechanism. I plan to replace the
> plastic insert on the doors with a hardboard piece that I have cut to fit.
> This will help seal up the door cavity around the speaker (the plastic
> piece does not) as well as shim out the driver. I don't think I'll have
> to do any sheet metal work - crutchfield says the driver only needs a 5"
> hole.
>
> Has anyone mounted a 6 1/2"S speaker in this location before? How'd it
> go? Any tips?
>
> The point is: Beware, the door speakers are NOT 5 1/4", they are more
> like 6 1/2". As always beware of mounting depth restrictions 1 13/16" by
> my measurements with the plastic insert installed.
>
> (the pioneer stuff fit great - no worries about the rear speakers). Now I
> just have to drive around with the door trim off for three days until
> crutchfield gets me the new door speakers (yeah, I'm lazy).
>
> I hope this helps anyone upgrading their sound system. (I now have a
> CC/Infinity system for sale- contact me if interested).
>
> -Mike
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