Anybody got any extra 6.5" adapter plates for the factory 5x7 location laying around they want to send me? If not, do I just pick up some 1/4" and go from there?

 

Or buy a set of these for $10 and call it a day...

http://www.sounddomain.com/item/SCOSA68

fyi - 5x7 and 6x8 are commonly interchangable in terms of mounting. I'm pretty sure they'll work for ya. Also, heed the warnings of the adapters not adding more mounting depth for a larger driver (you would have that problem anyhow).

 

arlight, thanks. Guess i should have searched around and see if they had premade stuff.. gonna pick these up once i get my comps and amp...

 

I have made my own using some thin high density fiberboard. ( I used a couple of those $.99 clip boards from wal mart.)

 

hmm, might have to give that a shot..

 

Its as easy as tracing your old speakers, cutting the shape out, and then cutting the mounting diameter of your speaker in the plate.

 

as he said take out your 5 x 7 and trace it out on your board. Now take the 6.5 grill from your new speakers and trace it inside and out. Cut it out and you have your baffles. I have a how-to on my cardomain page for my truck showing how to do it, as well as build an enclosure for them. I'll post it later when I am home

You honestly will no notics much difference betweent he 5 x 7 and the 6.5 though and I don't know if it is worth the extra money.......