Aftermarket speaker install

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Drowland87, Oct 6, 2012.

  1. Drowland87

    Drowland87 Staff Member Supporting Member

    I purchased new speakers front and back locally a couple months back and have yet to install them. I know with our cars we have to deal with clearance issues and a stupid 3 bolt pattern oem bracket. I'm looking into adapter plates and wondering what people recommend. I found http://www.subaruaudio.net/subaru-speaker-spacers/ which looks like a good bet.

    Front - JL TR650-CSI http://www.crutchfield.com/p_136TR650CS/JL-Audio-TR650-CSi.html?tp=106

    Rear - JL TR400-CXI http://www.crutchfield.com/p_136TR400CX/JL-Audio-TR400-CXi.html?tp=102

    I know they aren't the best speakers in the world but should be pretty decent.
     
  2. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

  3. Drowland87

    Drowland87 Staff Member Supporting Member

    It's too late to return them. That's why I was looking at the other guy since he does spec to speaker plates
     
  4. ghionw

    ghionw Member

    I am currently using his spacers. They are pretty simple and gets the job done. I had an issue with hole alignment on a set of mine and he helped me rectify it over the phone. If that didn't help, he was willing to refund me the money or send new spacers.
     
  5. Drowland87

    Drowland87 Staff Member Supporting Member

    ^ sounds good enough for me. I'll have to get in touch with him soon.
     
  6. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    i did the front components and i don't remember the install being too hard. i used whatever bracket came with the speaker and had to drill into the door with some self-tapping screws, but that was about the hardest part. everything else mounted right up.

    i couldn't tell you the sizes (been 7yrs), but the fronts weren't too hard
     
  7. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    You will need a spacer with that speaker. Especially for the back speakers.
     

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