front door speakers??

[snowbd2u]

Im trying to get a component system for the front door speakers of my 97 xlt and i found this sweet deal on new 6 1/2 infinity component system but was wondering will that fit the door or will only 5 1/4 fit?? thanks!!

 

[Michigander]

I think your 97 is like my 95.... in which case all the speakers are 5x7 or 6x8 (same size)... but I could be wrong

 

[leenjen]

if you feel like modifying the door to hold 6 1/2, you could do it. i'm sure plenty of people already have. but it's just easier to put in the 5 1/4s.

 

[snowbd2u]

well even if i put the round 5 1/4s in won't I have space left over if they fit 5x7s??? If so what could i put around them and how could i make something to fit those 6 1/2s?? thanks
Josh

 

[M.Scott]

I put in 6 1/2 components in the front. I bought a pair of plastic 6x8 to 6.5 Metra adapter plates ($15 - part 82-5600) from Circuit City. Three screws went through speaker into factory plastic mounting plate. One screw did not line up so had to drill a new hole. No problems. The more time consuming part was attaching the crossover box to the door and have the door panel fit over it nice. To allow for repositioning I found it easiest to mount a piece of thin wood bigger then the crossover, then attach the crossover to it. I suppose I could have just drilled through the metal door a couple of times, but didnt feel getting new drill bits.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Yup, buy some adapter plates or make your own and the 6.5s will drop into the door easily.

peace

Mike

 

[jimbo74]

has anybody used the metra adapter plates that allow a 6x9 in the stock openig? will they even work with our door panels?

 

[Black Magic]

A 6.5 will fit no problem! I have the RF Fanatic Q's in my doors and rear. Sounds great and Good luck!