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Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: Jaguar on September 04, 2006, 07:22:17 PM

I hear that there is a bracket that you can install, to put bigger speakers in to replace the smaller stock ones. Does anyone have any info on this?

Thanks guys!
Michael

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: fony3 on September 04, 2006, 11:37:47 PM

These plates I have found on ebay and a couple shops in the states...they allow you to up in 5 1/4 inch speakers instead of 4x6s. The advantage is better sounds in the front due to a round speaker.

Here is the ebay site:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/1997-2006-Jeep-Wrangler-speaker-adapter-plates-NR_W0QQitemZ330023375980QQihZ014QQcategoryZ14932QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you get them let me know how they work out, since i am thinking of doing the same. I was trying to find a template and make them myself, but no luck. Suppose i could make my own template.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: ramtuff on September 05, 2006, 09:12:12 AM

try this link


http://www.jeepin.com/features/ots/index.asp

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: Jaguar on September 05, 2006, 10:38:40 AM

Awesome! thats exactly what I needed, thanks guys. I think i am going to try and just fab up those brackets. I think Lexan/Plexi glass should be strong enough... If I can find some scrap sheet metal, I'll prolly go that rout.

Thanks!
michael

Title: speakers
Post by: ornamental on September 05, 2006, 12:27:10 PM

ive made my own using mdf board and also made a set using some sheet metal.  i would use the sheet metal as the mdf requires some shaving to fit properly.  
just use the factory speaker for a template for the 2 holes on top and 2 holes below.  and in a few mins you'll have your very own bracket.

for added sound quality , stuff the area around and behind the speaker with a fibre fill

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: murdajeep on September 26, 2006, 01:06:31 AM

try this site.....

http://www.4wd.com/newsite/shop/productdetail.asp?pid=FNH514B&model=tj&cat=4&kid=92&catid=182&mid=n

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: fony3 on December 12, 2006, 01:10:14 PM

Did you ever get around to fabbing these brakets up. Just hoping to find out what you used and how it worked out.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: kenny kustom on December 12, 2006, 01:22:45 PM

http://www.clarion.com/ca/en/products/2006/audio/speakers/SRC4696/ca-en-product-pf_1138706936340.html

4 inch component set in a 4x6 plate. Sounds really good

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: fony3 on December 12, 2006, 07:25:08 PM

I actually have a buddy that does audio installs, and he recommended 5.25s over those small component sets.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: kenny kustom on December 12, 2006, 07:45:44 PM

i am a mobile electronics installer, i had the component set in my 91, and i really liked them.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: fony3 on December 13, 2006, 12:32:38 PM

I'll keep that in mind! although i think I am gonna get me an awesome deal on some JL 5.25s.....

Considering you are an audio installer, do you have a sub(s). If so i would really like to see some pics of what you did with your box.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: dac on December 14, 2006, 03:01:43 PM

I put 4x6's up front, made my own brackets.  They work well.  As for a sub, I took the easy road and bought a 12" truck sub box from visions.  It fits perfect behind the back seat.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: triver525 on December 15, 2006, 07:21:15 AM

I have a drawing of a bracket that I had made for my old TJ.  It allows you to use 4" speakers in the stock locations.  PM me or email me if you want a copy of it.  I have it in DWG, jpg or visio formats.

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: fony3 on December 15, 2006, 10:54:29 AM

Thanks for the offer, but i am gonna probably buy for fab up some for 5.25"

Title: TJ Dasboard speaker upgrade....
Post by: triver525 on December 15, 2006, 10:59:57 AM

Check you speaker specs.  The opening required for the 5.25" speakers is probably much less than 5.25".  The brackets I made had a hole that was 118mm (or 4.65") and the stock speaker cover went back on with no problems.  In fact, my speakers may have been 5.25" after all.  I do remember that a third of the speaker was hidden behind the dash.  I also stuffed the hole area behind the speaker with wadding to allow the speaker to build up so pressure and to isolate front and rear of the driver.