SUV rear speaker upgrade

[southern_z71_92]

So i picked up a 99 2dr tahoe and its got the usual unusual 4x10 speakers in the roof at the rear. Well i was wondering how hard, if possible, it would be to change them out for some 6x9s. my reason is there are alot more options for 6x9s than there are for 4x10s. and you can get them at higher wattage and run them off of an amp. i already have a 400 watt treble style amp just need some decent speakers to go with it.

im a big fan of alpine if yall have any recommendations for this area and others.

thanks for yalls help cant wait to here back.

 

[df2x4]

It shouldn't be hard at all. Looked like there was plenty of room to just grind out the mounting holes when I installed mine. Just measure it out, tarp the interior with something flame/spark resistant and take a grinder to it. IMHO the 4x10s aren't that terrible, though. The Kicker KS410s I have sound decent and aren't overpowering, plus I didn't have to modify anything to get them to fit. They'll take 40w RMS from an amp, and honestly the real power should be directed at your front stage. So in conclusion, yes, it's easy to do... I wouldn't really recommend it though.

 

[southern_z71_92]

Thanks for your response. I guess I really just need to figure out what's made in 4x10. And go from there. I've just heard 6x9s thump and give off great sound.

Sent from my GALAXY S5 wrapped in an otterbox

 

[chipmaker]

I have these coming Monday. Just looking for rear fill... Kenwood KFC-415C.

 

[GMRedline]

What are the other size speakers in the SUVs?

 

[chipmaker]

5 1/4 - 6 3/4 components in front door. Check Crutchfield for exact sizing...

 

[carluvr]

I have a '99 Denali that has the Bose system. It has 3.5" speakers mounted on plates in the rear headliner.

 

[Ckeene]

I ordered some Kenwood 4x10 from crutchfield the other week. Factory hole was a bit small for the Kenwoods but I just screwed them in and went on my way.

 

[TBaganATX]

I took a piece of MDF, cut out an opening and mounted a flat bracket towards my hatch, and installed my hertz 6x9's. Much better sound.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

You really just want the rears for fill anyway. The front stage is where you want to do your biggest upgrades.

You can get some bass out of a 6x9, but it'll never touch a dedicated sub, even just one little 8" or a 10" like I have under my back seat.