Why not stuff the 5.25's in the factory Pods? I used Kicker KSC's. Totally stealth upgrade. Here's the link to the write up I did on the swap: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/how-to-install-5-25-speakers-in-the-factory-pods.135587/
How To Install 5.25" Kicker KSC Speakers in the Factory Pods
I hated to sacrifice rear visibility for bigger speakers. It didn't look like anyone had ever tried stuffing a set in the factory pods, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Many thanks to Fordsoldier for letting me have the pods he took...
Mine locked up when I tried to reset the time after I had the truck in for the seat bolt recall. Never had a problem before and was really ticked. I tried to cycle the key and do the radio button soft reset but no luck. Fortunately Synch4 booted after I disconnected/reconnected the battery.
I put those in the trunk door of a 67 Mustang fastback I had back in the day. Spent a couple week's of my pump jockey pay to buy a set from Sears for $39.95. Crutchfield still sells them for about ninety bucks-I wonder if they're as great as I remember them?
Yup. The manufacturers only recently started doing that . In the old days you had to drill a low point drainage hole yourself. Actually had a mechanic fail me once for that as a "leak in the exhaust."
Thank you for letting me know. I prefer all around sound, so increasing the output from the back is key. Not too fond of the oversized aftermarket pods though, and am going to try to stuff some 5.25's in the factory pods.
Thank you for the suggestion. I need more sound coming from the back for an all around sound (the reason for the 6.5inch pod speakers). The stock 6.5's are not the best, but they are free and would should if I am moving in the right direction. I can always swap them out for something better.
I like an all around sound and am looking to increase mid range.
I already installed a Kicker amp:
How To Make Your Own Kicker 200.4 Amp Harness
And factory subwoofer box/Kicker 48CWRT674 Speaker:
Adding a 7 Speaker Sub to a 2022 6 Speaker Base Radio
I'm trying to work around the mid range problem you and I discussed off line awhile back. I get a kick out of re-purposing stuff, but those spacer rings are probably going to nix using the kickpanel speakers.
I already installed a Kicker amp:
How To Make Your Own Kicker 200.4 Amp Harness
And...
After looking at the factory speakers, the thick mounting ring will cause them to stick about an inch above the mounting surface. The Metra pods may be able to handle this (Mabett speaker grille will interfere with protruding tweeters). The plug is molded into the mounting ring, so it will take...
Thank you. I added a Kicker amp and factory subwoofer to the base six speaker system. I'm really happy wth the system as it, but has horrible mid range performance on some songs. I prefer an all around sound, and am I'm hoping the larger rollbar speakers will help.
A friend said I can have his factory 6.5" kick panel speakers. Figured I'd pick up a set of Metra pods and replace the OEM 4" speakers on the roll bar. I already turned off factory EQ and set the backs to Speaker when I put in the amp and installed the subwoofer. Assuming the kick panel...
Google's Artificial Intelligence engine had a tough time getting the bumper right, but did a decent job of creating a picture of my cyber orange 2022 Big Bend two door with with running boards and factory modular front bumper.
A little photoshop work and it's pretty good