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I just bought a 1999 Cherokee Sport that's cherry. It's my third Jeep. (I go way back, my first was a 1950 ******)
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
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I've got a '97 and my front speakers were stock. I only replaced them b/c I had an extra pair of 6 1/2's; I had no prior issues with them. I guess it just depends on what you do with yours. I guess if you get a lot of water down in the door it could happen but there are drains IIRC.
If you get new ones, get 6 1/2's they will fit.
If you get new ones, get 6 1/2's they will fit.
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I've got one front speaker that is out and it seems like every time I open the driver's front door to work on the rig it is wet there.
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An 11 y/o speaker is probably going to have issues and just plain not sound good.due to the cone drying out and becoming brittle. They are not expensive, I would replace it.
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I just bought a 1999 Cherokee Sport that's cherry. It's my third Jeep. (I go way back, my first was a 1950 ******)
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
And you get what you pay for. Especially with speakers, although if your going cheap, go pioneer, they make some of the best low price beginner equipment.
If you dont have a price limit, look into RE, Digital Designs, Ascendant Audio, RD, etc
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I've got a '97 and my front speakers were stock. I only replaced them b/c I had an extra pair of 6 1/2's; I had no prior issues with them. I guess it just depends on what you do with yours. I guess if you get a lot of water down in the door it could happen but there are drains IIRC.
If you get new ones, get 6 1/2's they will fit.
If you get new ones, get 6 1/2's they will fit.
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Actually I don't think they would, I had to take both by door covers off to fix both my front speakers (soldered them on so the contacts wouldn't disconnect) and (if I remember correctly) the holes they fit in were perfectly fit and they were metal all around, so I think bigger speakers wouldn't fit (BUT I have a 99 so it might be different but I have 5.25 in mine as well. I wanted to upgrade but I thought it wasn't worth it to fabricate for an extra inch lol. BUT the back ones (on the roof) can totally fit bigger speakers, just cut out the extra foam and make your own new screw holes.
anyway, sorry if 'm wrong but I think I remember that the front won't fit extra size. unless you cut the plastic and are okay with speakers sticking out.
anyway, sorry if 'm wrong but I think I remember that the front won't fit extra size. unless you cut the plastic and are okay with speakers sticking out.
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I just bought a 1999 Cherokee Sport that's cherry. It's my third Jeep. (I go way back, my first was a 1950 ******)
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
I have the factory AM/FM Cassette that I'm waiting for CD player from the salvage yard...
Anyway, I didn't think it had front speakes. Turns out they were corroded on the contacts, and recoverable. The yard owner told me that's common, and gave me another set of speakers to see if I can get a good set out of the two of them.
So, what's the story... Are the front speakers a consumable that get's consumed? The yard owner recommended I go to Crutchfield and buy these foam cups that they sell as 'speaker wells' to protect the speaker, and to put in long wires with drip loops to the speakers. They are less than $10. Shipping will probably cost more unless I can find them local. Anyone know of any of the chain stores that carry them?
How is everyone else dealing with this issue?
If I don't get at least a good pair of speakers for my doors, I may just order new. Right now Crutchfield has a set of Sony 5-1/4" speakers on sale for $50 that look pretty good.
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personally I replaced mine with 5.25" because I didn't think they would fit either
I think they would probably barley fit but they would be loose and rattle so i opted out and just stuck with the stock size
I think they would probably barley fit but they would be loose and rattle so i opted out and just stuck with the stock size
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