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Old 12-11-2012, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TBrown7300
Will most any speakers bolt up ? What size are they ?
if you get the same size as factory, they will usually bolt up in the same holes and everything. you can run any size you want, but you may need to make a new plate to bolt into the stock location with holes for your new speaker. Crutchfield.com can help u figure out what size speakers fit
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Originally Posted by tko_818
if you get the same size as factory, they will usually bolt up in the same holes and everything. you can run any size you want, but you may need to make a new plate to bolt into the stock location with holes for your new speaker. Crutchfield.com can help u figure out what size speakers fit
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If money is no object go Focal (except Access).

I had Infinity Kappa all around in my Dakota. They were pretty good.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...pa-60.9cs.html

I have Image Dynamics in my F-150. I'm very happy with them too.
I bought these for $240.00 a year ago:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...ics-XS-57.html
These are essentially the same but will require an adapter plate:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...ics-XS-65.html

All the door speakers in the F-150 are 6"x8" as far as I know. This is not the same as 6"x9".

6x8 or 5"x7" will bolt right in. Its no biggie to make an adapter and fit a 6.5" in either.

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If Ur gunna fork out the cash its best to buy quality components the first time
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-10999-cx...amp-combo.aspx
^^^^best bang for the buck. Includes a amp and the crossovers
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I'm happy with the kicker 6x8s in mine
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I wasn't happy with just speaker replacements. I put in pioneer 6x8 3 ways. So i put in the alpine ktp-445U amp. Using the PAC aoemfrd24 harness. Its now 10 times better.
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Originally Posted by mbullock
I wasn't happy with just speaker replacements. I put in pioneer 6x8 3 ways. So i put in the alpine ktp-445U amp. Using the PAC aoemfrd24 harness. Its now 10 times better.
Did you take any pics of install. Much hassle or just plug and play? I bought Pioneers as well. Although they are better than stock, the stock radio still is crap. I am looking to upgrade the sound, but dont want something that can be heard acccross town. Just want decent sound for the price.

These are the speakers I got on ebay... $100 for 2 sets...shipped..

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Originally Posted by TBrown7300
What is a good option to replace maybe just the front speakers possibly rears with? Would love to put some Bose speakers in it,dont really want to put a aftermarket tuner in and change factory look , just the factory sound.
I bought 4 Infinity 6x8" 8602cfx....
don't forget you have to match your speakers ohms with the power your running.....you don't want to be under powered or over powered , if you want the most out of your speakers..
I matched these to a Alpine V70 5 channel amp
Amp Kit with 4Ga/16ga/18ga
Stinger Fused Distribution Block
Audio Control - High Voltage levels/controls Bass level not to over power bass in speakers using a sub
12" MTX sub and custom box fiberglass box
4 rolls of dynamat to cover the whole 4 doors - this makes a huge difference even with stock power and new speakers, gives more bass and a fuller sound....

Keeping my stock deck for now, if I change it Im going to the New Pioneer 7" touch........It all gets installed Dec 20th..I can't wait

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Originally Posted by FordEver

Did you take any pics of install. Much hassle or just plug and play? I bought Pioneers as well. Although they are better than stock, the stock radio still is crap. I am looking to upgrade the sound, but dont want something that can be heard acccross town. Just want decent sound for the price.

These are the speakers I got on ebay... $100 for 2 sets...shipped..
I didn't take pics sorry. Its really not that bad to do. All you need to do is know how to match up wire colors. All the wires are the same colors on the amp and the PAC harness. After you've done that, its plug and play. Definitely leave it apart and adjust the settings. Unless you mount the amp somewhere that you can get to.
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Originally Posted by TBrown7300
Will most any speakers bolt up ? What size are they ?
6x8" or 5x7" will fit in your doors.....


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