So after some mock up it was clear the same 6.5" NVX speakers weren't going to fit recessed into the rear hatch as they were too tall. Luckily tho, they did come with a spacer ring to protect the surround and cone. I top mounted them on the hatch and when the rear panel goes back on it will contact the spacer and be ok. The bow in the panel will be hardly noticeable so I'm happy with that.