What is the best way to cut out the metal to put a 5x7/6x8 in the rear speaker area in my 95 Ext. Cab?
What is the best way to cut out the metal to put a 5x7/6x8 in the rear speaker area in my 95 Ext. Cab?
95 SILVERADO EXT.CAB-5.7-175,000 AND STILL GOING-LOOKING FOR 5.3 SWAP
I use a small air powered reciprocating saw and a rotary file. I'm going to try and stuff a set of 5 1/4" components if I have enough room by the 3rd door. Those 5x7's will sound much better than the 4x6 plates. I'm on my 3rd set of Kappa's and just blew out the drivers side again.
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
to be honest what we do where i work is instead of mounting them behind the plastic we make some plates to hold them in place and mount them in those trash cans and cover them with grill cloth for a factory finish and it not only fits better it will give u a little more mid bass because it acts as an encloser.
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got another problem.....when I screw in the speakers, it grounds out the whole system! What did i do wrong? Is there a ground problem? I am running a factory head unit with no amps. everything works until the speaker touches metal. Help!!!----nevermind. speaker had power on the basket...shorted speaker!!
Last edited by 95WIP; 03-04-2009 at 09:28 PM. Reason: found problem
95 SILVERADO EXT.CAB-5.7-175,000 AND STILL GOING-LOOKING FOR 5.3 SWAP
Sounds like your speaker wires are touching the metal. Check to make sure wires arnt hitting anything.
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2004 Buell XB12s
Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo
I have 5 1/4 s in the back of my truck. Mine didnt require any trimming. The magnet fit in the hole perfect and I made new mounting holes.I use a small air powered reciprocating saw and a rotary file. I'm going to try and stuff a set of 5 1/4" components if I have enough room by the 3rd door. Those 5x7's will sound much better than the 4x6 plates. I'm on my 3rd set of Kappa's and just blew out the drivers side again.
2004 Buell XB12s
Great news! I hope mine fit the same way.
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
Found a shorted speaker. Sending 'em back for replacement. Took a little trimming to get them in, but the 1 that did work sounded great! Guess i'll wait a few more days for the new ones to come in and finish up. Now I want to put an amp in, but too much headache with a stock HU. Maybe.....
95 SILVERADO EXT.CAB-5.7-175,000 AND STILL GOING-LOOKING FOR 5.3 SWAP
I wouldn't waste my time with rear speakers. You could just spend that money towards a nice small amp for the front speakers and it would sound soooo much better
MKader17
man, ditch that stock head unit and get you an Eclipse or a Kenwood(I prefer Eclipse). you will be surprised at how much better they sound just by doing that. Then, if you aren't satisfied, throw you a 4 channel in it.
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