6x9 spacer questions

[olbaid_83]

i have a pair of kicker ds 6x9 3-way speakers that i want to put in the front doors. my problem is that the basket wont fit in the stock hole. i do not want to cut anything so my question is, for those guys who used spacers; what did you use to make them or where did you get them from? the only idea ive had so far was to cut a piece of 2x4 to fit. any input is appreciated

 

[Big Boi]

Start w/ a cardboard template. Then use mdf. You can by smaller pre cut sheets of mdf also. No need to buy an entire 4x8 sheet.

 

[johnnyg]

Do you still have your stock 6x9s. They have the gray spacer attached I have the same kickers and love them. Otherwise mdf is your way to go. Put some putty or clay behind it for a god seal

 

[olbaid_83]

ok now i feel like a ****....wtf is mdf? as far as the stock spacers i didnt mess with them extensively but they didnt seem to come off. i have the base model speakers in it now. johnnyg did you use the stock speaker spacer? if so how is the fit?

 

[Graygoose]

Medium Density Fiberboard. Found at any Lowes, etc...you'd have to get a sheet of it, or you could go to Crutchfield and just buy some spacers.

 

[johnnyg]

Yes sir. It takes a little prying but pops right off. Just get it at the corners. The piece then fits right on to the new speaker. Super easy. I even got the harnesses so you don't have to cut the wires off and just plug into the speaker. Looks factory.