Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 02-10-2017, 10:30 AM
warren0728 warren0728 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 11
Default 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

hey folks ... i have a 1998 ford ranger xlt standard cab. everywhere i look it says that the speaker size for the back speakers is 6x8. However it seems that mine is not that way. 6x8 speakers are too small (see pics) ... unless i am missing something.

Is there a mounting plate or something that my truck is missing? i just bought the truck and am fixing it up!

thanks in advance!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg speaker1.jpg (97.5 KB, 26 views)
File Type: jpg speaker2.jpg (95.7 KB, 26 views)
File Type: jpg speaker3.jpg (96.1 KB, 25 views)
__________________
1998 ford ranger xlt | 2.5L | manual transmission
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-10-2017, 11:17 AM
Undrstm8ed Undrstm8ed is offline
Habenae Est Dominatus
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,893
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Wheres the grill?

If i recall, the speaker mounts to the grill, then the grill fastens to those 4 speed clips..
__________________
_______________________

My Build Pg. Threads
+ 93' Ranger Overlanding Build
+ 94' Ranger Bed Overlanding Trailer Build
+ 12° North Industries ~ I Support
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-10-2017, 11:45 AM
warren0728 warren0728 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 11
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Quote:
Originally Posted by Undrstm8ed View Post
Wheres the grill?

If i recall, the speaker mounts to the grill, then the grill fastens to those 4 speed clips..
thanks ... apparently i don't have the grills (i just bought the truck and am starting to fix it up) ... that would explain a lot!

i'm thinking of not bothering with rear speakers and maybe eventually adding a powered subwoofer
__________________
1998 ford ranger xlt | 2.5L | manual transmission
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-18-2017, 02:45 PM
Undrstm8ed Undrstm8ed is offline
Habenae Est Dominatus
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,893
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Quote:
Originally Posted by warren0728 View Post
thanks ... apparently i don't have the grills (i just bought the truck and am starting to fix it up) ... that would explain a lot!

i'm thinking of not bothering with rear speakers and maybe eventually adding a powered subwoofer
And I just know I'll be hung on a cross for suggesting by someone..

Its a small space a rather conservative approach would be a single 8" or 10" in one of the jump seat areas, a 4-channel amp of 50x4 to 120x4 in the other side. Run the front channels to the obvious suggested 3way setup with some good sound deadening work done, bridge the two rears for the sub in a sealed enclosure for all around good sound quality.

A 6"-8" Mid-bass in the door with a 4"-5.25" mid and separate tweeter in the kick panel with some Q/logics (unless you're handy with fiberglass work), set the active X-overs in the amp right.

Tune to taste.. enjoy

Call it a day..

Unless you want the unnecessary attention and the desire to pass a kidney through your colon, disregard my comment.. lol

----------

.

I am sure someone on here dismantling a truck will have the correct interior colored grills for sale. Worse case, make something of your own and make one side to highlight your fuse distribution block(s) and the other for the passive x-overs for the front stage.

.
__________________
_______________________

My Build Pg. Threads
+ 93' Ranger Overlanding Build
+ 94' Ranger Bed Overlanding Trailer Build
+ 12° North Industries ~ I Support

Last edited by Undrstm8ed; 02-18-2017 at 02:43 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-18-2017, 03:24 PM
jheitt jheitt is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 423
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

I agree with him ^ but I would skip the 3 way Comp and just run a regular 2 way up front to keep it super simple, easier to mount and can be had for way less moolah. Use a decent sub that doesn't sound like garbage playing higher up and you'll be laughing.

If you just want to get the speaker to work there, go to Walmart or Ikea and buy 2 cheap plastic cutting boards. Cut them to fit the square hole and cut them to fit the 6x8. Cheap indestructible adapters.
Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
__________________
2008 Sport 4x4, Pro Comp D windows, 265/75R16's, leather, JVC double DIN, Kenwood 5-1/4 components, Clarion XR2420, 4 - 8" Dayton Audio SD215A-88 in 3.6ft^3 @ 38hz

Last edited by jheitt; 02-18-2017 at 03:26 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-18-2017, 04:49 PM
Undrstm8ed Undrstm8ed is offline
Habenae Est Dominatus
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,893
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Quote:
Originally Posted by jheitt View Post
I agree with him ^ but I would skip the 3 way Comp and just run a regular 2 way up front to keep it super simple, easier to mount and can be had for way less moolah. Use a decent sub that doesn't sound like garbage playing higher up and you'll be laughing.

If you just want to get the speaker to work there, go to Walmart or Ikea and buy 2 cheap plastic cutting boards. Cut them to fit the square hole and cut them to fit the 6x8. Cheap indestructible adapters.
Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

Just make sure you wash the cutting boards if you used them with raw chicken.. Dont want any Salmonella door panels.. lol
__________________
_______________________

My Build Pg. Threads
+ 93' Ranger Overlanding Build
+ 94' Ranger Bed Overlanding Trailer Build
+ 12° North Industries ~ I Support
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-18-2017, 05:09 PM
jheitt jheitt is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 423
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Quote:
Originally Posted by Undrstm8ed View Post
Just make sure you wash the cutting boards if you used them with raw chicken.. Dont want any Salmonella door panels.. lol
Ain't that the truth! Would make for a good 'what's wrong with my truck' thread though

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
__________________
2008 Sport 4x4, Pro Comp D windows, 265/75R16's, leather, JVC double DIN, Kenwood 5-1/4 components, Clarion XR2420, 4 - 8" Dayton Audio SD215A-88 in 3.6ft^3 @ 38hz
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-18-2017, 06:50 PM
Undrstm8ed Undrstm8ed is offline
Habenae Est Dominatus
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,893
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Quote:
Originally Posted by jheitt View Post
Ain't that the truth! Would make for a good 'what's wrong with my truck' thread though

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
LOLZ..!

"So I put some speakers in my truck yesterday and now I feel very warm & tired, projectile vomiting and shitting myself all day.. What did I do wrong? NEED HELP FAST !!

Thanks in advance"

Ahahahahahahahah
__________________
_______________________

My Build Pg. Threads
+ 93' Ranger Overlanding Build
+ 94' Ranger Bed Overlanding Trailer Build
+ 12° North Industries ~ I Support
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-19-2017, 08:37 AM
warren0728 warren0728 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 11
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

thanks for the responses (including the funny ones lol) ... so i installed a single din pioneer head unit (i'm an old guy i like the single din look lol) and put pioneer 2ways in the door.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X19...mnews=14078542

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130TG6...mnews=14078542

i think my plan will be to just add a powered subwoofer (probably a thin one under the passenger seat) since it's a standard cab ... i was thinking of something like this one ...

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_777B8P...TD.html?tp=114

anyone have any experience with it?

i do not need to shake the doors off ... i just want something to expand the bass for a fuller sound!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg stereo.jpg (85.1 KB, 16 views)
__________________
1998 ford ranger xlt | 2.5L | manual transmission
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-19-2017, 03:33 PM
Undrstm8ed Undrstm8ed is offline
Habenae Est Dominatus
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,893
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

Should provide just enough fill to round it off...
__________________
_______________________

My Build Pg. Threads
+ 93' Ranger Overlanding Build
+ 94' Ranger Bed Overlanding Trailer Build
+ 12° North Industries ~ I Support
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 02-19-2017, 05:45 PM
jheitt jheitt is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 423
Default Re: 1998 rear speaker size ... i am confused

I havnt heard that exact compact, but I have heard the Rockford and jbl. They don't do the business for me but if your just after a bit more low end they get the job done.

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
__________________
2008 Sport 4x4, Pro Comp D windows, 265/75R16's, leather, JVC double DIN, Kenwood 5-1/4 components, Clarion XR2420, 4 - 8" Dayton Audio SD215A-88 in 3.6ft^3 @ 38hz
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Confused About Rear Lift Blocks yippee Lifted Suspension 6 03-29-2017 11:27 PM
Speaker size???? tommykaw Off Topic 2 03-18-2013 08:03 AM
confused on egine size charlie07 General Ford Ranger Discussion 18 12-10-2011 11:32 AM
1998 ranger, sub woofer an speaker ideas lonestar729 Audio / Video 19 10-20-2011 06:12 PM
Speaker Size? DrIftKi7Vg Audio / Video 6 06-01-2010 03:02 PM