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Old Nov 19, 2024 | 08:45 PM
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A few years ago, I bought some new door speakers from Crutchfield after getting some advice from their tech guy. I don't remember the conversation, just that I went with their recommendations. This stuff has been sitting in my garage ever since, and I finally decided to replace them, as well as install an amp and the head unit.

They sent me 8" for the large speakers (Kicker CompR 43CWR84, and 2 3/4" for the small (Kicker KSC270). Removed the door panel and...they aren't the same size as OEM. I guess bottom line is - will these fit? If so, how? If they won't fit, what should I get that will fit?

I'm sure I'll have other questions throughout the install. TIA

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They will fit with the right mounting plate. A 3/4" plate should work. Something like this, but of course, made for your speakers.

you'll have to trim a corner of the fiberglass.
I hope your amp has the proper crossovers and is stable at the logs it will have.
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Old Nov 20, 2024 | 11:49 AM
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They will fit with the right mounting plate. A 3/4" plate should work. Something like this, but of course, made for your speakers.

you'll have to trim a corner of the fiberglass.
I hope your amp has the proper crossovers and is stable at the logs it will have.
Are these mounting plates available to purchase, or would I need to make them? Asking because I'd rather not spend a ton of time on it.
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Not hard to make. I don't think anyone makes them for an 8". You could combine a pre-made adapter an an 8" trim ring to get what you need.

Metra and this company make the adapters. 8 inch rings are available on Amazon.
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Originally Posted by VinceC5
Not hard to make. I don't think anyone makes them for an 8". You could combine a pre-made adapter an an 8" trim ring to get what you need.

Metra and this company make the adapters. 8 inch rings are available on Amazon.
Like these?

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no. Those are the actual replacement foam rings to repair a speaker. You need something like this:
https://a.co/d/4zhhUGg


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no. Those are the actual replacement foam rings to repair a speaker. You need something like this:
https://a.co/d/4zhhUGg
Thank you, I'll get them ordered, along with the Metra adapters.
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