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Replacing factory 5x7"/6x8" speakers with aftermarket 6x9" speakers At this time, A direct 5x7"/6x8" to 6x9" adapter is not available. However, in most cases, this type of installation is possible by using 6x9" speaker spacers. To do this installation, you will have to drill new mounting holes in the vehicle, or stock mount. Start by removing the panels to expose the factory speaker. Next, remove the factory speaker. Place the new 6x9" speaker in the hole as far as it will go. Make sure that the gap between the vehicle and the speaker is even all the way around. This will be the aftermarket speakers mounting position. You now need to determine if your factory panels will still go back on, with the speaker protruding. You can use duct tape to temporarily hold the speaker in place. Be sure not to stick the duct tape to any surface of the speaker that will be damaged, when the tape is removed. Consider lightly trimming your factory panels if they do not directly fit back on. If you decide that this installation is possible, then you can now determine how many spacers you need. Measure the distance from the vehicle mounting surface to the speaker mounting surface. Speaker spacers are available in both 1/4" and 1/8" thicknesses. You may need to stack several of these spacers to achieve the spacing you need. 6x9" speaker spacers are available here: www.mjmautoinnovations.com/spacerrings.htm Once you have received the spacers, install them between the aftermarket speakers, and the vehicle. Using the speaker and spacers as a guide, drill new mounting holes. Use sheet metal screws of sufficient length to complete the installation. |
