How to fit 6x9's in the rear?

[crazymikey]

I had SE 6x9 rear pods in my LX coupe, which was originally 6.5's. I had some big JL speakers mounted in the 6x9 pods. They fit just fine.

[HappyGilmore]

I am dealing with that same issue as well. I was trying to figure out how to put the 92 6x9s in my 91 LX and just don't fit right then I looked at the pods and they don't match either lol. Kinda a PITA

[DanCan]

Pods from a PnP/Junkyard is your best bet. Looks cleaner too.
You may also have to cut a few mm off your trunk spring ends to clear the speaker. My Kicker magnets were just slightly in the way, and my buddies 6" 1/2 magnets were even to big.

Anybody else run into this issue, or have to do this?

[blucb7]

Any idea what the depth of your speakers are?

[DanCan]

Any idea what the depth of your speakers are?

They are Kicker KS690...3-3/16"(8.1cm). Still had the boxes, lol.
Pictured here is the 6x9 with the spring cut(Right Side), and the bar is a mm away from the magnet, these things just fit in here,
92 EX-R Sedan with spoiler removed.
sorry for massive photo, new cell phone.

[blucb7]

perfect thanks

[officejesus]

i have a 92 basic model no power options no sunroof 4 door standard.

what do i need , can i fit my 6x9 in my pods?

[dj_ender]

DX/LX came with 6.5", if you want to have 6x9's you need pods from an EX/SE.

[AAPOQ]

Don't get pods from a 93 se, they aren't the same as EX pods.

Thanks T, I needed the confirmation..

[reklipz]

Yep, I have a '91 LX, I got these pods from an SE I believe:

Funny you should mention it. When I installed the 6x9 pods in my car, and installed the 6x9s in the pods, I had to remove about 1/8 of an inch from the outer rim next to where the speaker mounts to allow the speaker to seat freely. I'm sure I could have just bent the lip on the speaker, but I wanted to do it right. The speakers are 3-way Pioneers; TS-A6970R.

Here are some quick photos showing the modifications I made to the stock box. The foam is weather stripping cut from a roll I picked up at the local home improvement store.

[bravedude]

pick a part or pick and pull will have them cheap

[93smurf]

go to a pick and pull and get the ex 6X9 speaker pod's it dosent matter if they match the color of your interior you can always paint them. just bring a phillips head and a 10mm socket with you.

[JonnyD]

Ive always had issues fitting 6x9's in the pods. No speakers ive ever installed in the pods have fit nicely. Anyone ever make a custom rear deck cover to mount 6x9's in to to do away with the pods? Btw DanCan where is your amp mounted? Do you have another pic of your setup?

[illinois_erik]

I'm running Alpine Type R's right now, and they are huge. If they fit, anything will fit.

weird I couldnt fit mine in my 93 se, the chunky cast basket was too big

Ive always had issues fitting 6x9's in the pods. No speakers ive ever installed in the pods have fit nicely. Anyone ever make a custom rear deck cover to mount 6x9's in to to do away with the pods? Btw DanCan where is your amp mounted? Do you have another pic of your setup?

I cut some real thick MDF into the shape of the pod..and going from there Ill post some pics

[JonnyD]

weird I couldnt fit mine in my 93 se, the chunky cast basket was too big



I cut some real thick MDF into the shape of the pod..and going from there Ill post some pics

Cant wait to see! I have contemplated this every time I've installed a set in the "new" cb7 ive just brought home lol. Maybe I should stop selling them every time i do enough work and they start lookong nice. Also seriously contemplated just making a whole rear deck cover from mdf and screwing and glueing it to the rear deck to get rid of vibrations/rattles.