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6.5's In Back Pannels - 99 Silverado Ext-cab

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Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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how would I go about putting a set of 6.5" components in the back pannels of my 99 silverado ext-cab where the 4x6's are..??

I'm thinking about puting 4 of these 6.5" Infinity Perfect 6.1 components in both front and rear in my truck..

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=12200

what do ya guys think..??

You can buy equally good speakers for less if you shop the net. Crutchfield has Infinity Reference 6010cs with crossovers for 99 bucks. As far as putting them. If you aren't afraid of cutting metal I'd go for it. I'll cut a hole in anything myself. Cover the metal door shells with DynaMat or something like it and it should sound good when you are done.

 

Good luck!

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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You shouldn't have told me....I couldn't keep something that juicy bottled up.... :driving::confused:

 

 

And besides...I didn't tell just anybody...I told EVERYBODY

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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You shouldn't have told me....I couldn't keep something that juicy bottled up.... :driving::confused:

 

 

And besides...I didn't tell just anybody...I told EVERYBODY

You may be in BC and I may be in Texas but there may be a return favor...

 

:cheers::dunno:

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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LOL...No prob man...Always up for fun and games...LOL

Heck yeah. If we can't laugh what the hell is all this for?

DEVIOUZ Enthusiast

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I found them for a lil cheaper on ebay here --> LINK

do you know of any manuals or diagrams that would help me to do this modification properly..??

If I do cut the sheet metal in the rear pannels to make the 6.5's fit, what type of tools would i need to cut it with..??

And also where would the tweeters & crossovers fit as well..

and would the existing door panel covers fit back on, or would i have to modify them as well too, to get the full effect of the speaker without it being covered or obstucted at all.??

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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Many guys have done this, Not sure about the tweeters, but they're tweeters, they'll fit anywhere.

 

In the back...I wouldn't even hook them up.

DEVIOUZ Enthusiast

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will I have to cut/modify anything in this this highlted arear on the plastic interior cover for the 6.5" speaker to fit properly..??

or will all i have to do is just cut the inner sheet metal for it to fit..??

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DEVIOUZ Enthusiast

DEVIOUZ

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well if all i do is cut the inner sheet metal for the new speaker to fit in the existing 4x6 hole, will the plastic cover still fit back on properly though with the new 6.5" speaker mounted in there..??

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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I'm pretty sure there is enough space behind the panel. The speaker is mounted in the door, and you'll have a lip on the metal of about 1/2" or less.

 

The opening in the panel for the 4X6 is going to cover some of the speakers cone, but it wont make any noticeable difference in sound quality.

 

 

I've heard of guys putting 6X9's back there and not cutting the plastic.

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