Tuesday, January 1, 2008

DIY: Install 6.5" Component Speakers using OEM Bracket

DIY: Disclaimer
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I tried to use the Metra 1" speaker spacer for 6.5" speakers but I could not get the door panel to fit back on because the 1" spacer was just too thick.

Instead of using the speaker spacer, I decide to trim the door panel interior with a dremel and cut out the stock speaker from the bracket with a box cutter and reuse the old bracket for the new components. This worked perfect for me and the door panel sits flush now.

Trimmed the speaker part of the door panel to fit the new 6.5" component speaker.


Trim off the same thickness as the lip on the component speaker.


Putting the OEM foam back on the trimmed speaker part of the door panel.


Zip ties holding the new 6.5" component speaker on the OEM bracket



Final results.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Can you go into further detail on this project - type/model speakers used, completed pics, review of if this project was worth the effort and cost, etc?