Alpine SPR-176A's 6.5 Components in a 96 EXPLORER?

[mgibson1]

Have a 96 Explorer XLT 4 door, and I am concerned about the mounting depth of these speakers.

I currently have Cadence 5.25's ZX-5Kits in the front doors now.
These are mounted already on wooden brackets to fit in the front door.
The Alpines have a depth of at least “2-3/4." Too deep?

Should I be concerned? Will these puppies fit? I would love to have them in my truck; just not sure what to expect.
The cadences aren’t a bad speaker, and I’ll settle for these if I have to.
I was told they are a better speaker anyhoo.

Just that the Alpines look soo purty-
Could I expect a better Mid-bass response from that type cone?
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Gib

 

[Hokie]

Have a 96 Explorer XLT 4 door, and I am concerned about the mounting depth of these speakers.

I have that exact set in my truck right now. I had to custom fabricate brackets to get them to fit. I did it 2 years ago, but I think the fit better if rotated one way or another b/c the cast basket makes things difficult

 

[davesexplorer]

I used to have the 5 1/4 versions they were very nice indeed...

with a 3/4" mdf or the like spacer, those should fit no prob.

 

[mgibson1]

Thanks for the help-
Here's hoping..
Anyone familiar with the Cadences?
Can I expect an improvement? Or is it even worth the trouble?
Thanks again!
Gib

 

[odxtoxic]

i did the same to put my alpine components in, i just had a friend make some brackets with 3/4" MDF

it is relitivly easy to make....but due to a sllight bow in the metal, it can be a little difficult to get it sealed