Is it difficult to install 6.5" speakers in the front doors?

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Hello!, I have an Aveo Hatchback 2007, which front door speakers size is just 4" as you already know.

I read on this forum that a 6.5" speaker may fit if they are shallow depth and with an 1" spacer, although I didn't find any detailed info on how to install them.

I want to know if anyone of you have done this, and please tell me how did you make it.

I'm thinking of buying these speakers: Polk Audio DB651 along with Scosche SS65 1-Inch Universal for 5+-Inch or 6+-Inch Speaker Spacer (http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SS65-1...3354639&sr=1-2).
Do you think this spacer will do?

Thank you in advance!

[screech985]

its pretty simple actually, you take off the door panel. the stock 4" speaker is held in by a houseing mounted to the door just remove the speaker and the housing its in. now in the original place of the housing the spacer should fit. the only thing is the OEM housing screws are offset weird so my spacer is only held in by 3 screws but i've had no trouble with it.

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Thank you for replying!

I read an user on this forum saying that you have to use self tapping screws

Could you make a photo to your speaker? I want to have an idea of how it'll look like. I couldn't find any photo on internet =(

Thanks again!!

[screech985]

it just used the original screws but like i said there's only 3 holding it in which works very well. and i wish i did take pictures when i took it off but i never did sorry about that.

[subachad]

I really need to update my site.. I recently installed some 6.5" speakers. Here is the picasa link to the pictures.

http://picasaweb.google.com/subachad/20 ... erInstall#

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Thank you very much!! [-o<

[EvySpeedy254]

Question....with those speakers which looks like ones I got. Can u still put down your front windows all the way?

[subachad]

Yes, the spacer allow you to roll down the windows and still put the stock door panel on without modifying the panel.

[tidus10]

i used self taping screws because i wanted 4 screws in there and factory screws were too short for the spacers i had to use.. ive since changed out the speaker and installed even deeper 6.5"s and dynamated around the speakers..

[Jet321]

Well dont you need an amp for those 6 inchers? or does that only involve subs? cuz ive thought about going out buying some 6 inchers my self for my 08 sedan.