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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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I did some searching but I couldn't really find my answer. I have a 85 Z51 w/ a Bose system and I want to change the speakers. The car already has a aftermarket Kenwood head unit and 1 set of Kenwood 4" speakers (not sure where they are, dash maybe?) What Im wondering is:

1) Are there speakers in the dash?
2) What size speakers can I fit as replacements for each set?

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No dash speakers with Bose.

I believe 6x9 should be able to drop in the rear, after the Bose part is removed. I made mounts and put 8" subs, back there.

I don't recall the speaker size for the door box, I tossed the Bose box and made mounts for 6 1/2" drivers.

You might find some answers in the sticky, at top of audio page.
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It looks like there is dash speakers because there are two cloth squares in the corners yet the window sticker says its a Bose.
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The dash speaker grills are there, regardless of base or Bose. Bose uses speakers in the doors and the grills will have a Bose emblem on them.
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ok so just the 4 speakers...do I have to take the whole door panel to get to the from speakers?
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