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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Ran into my first problem. I have some nice 6x9 infinity speakers from another install, and the are too deep for the doors. Arggh.

Guess i need to buy something else :-(
 
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Hmm...maybe i can do it with a spacer..just need some longer screws...might just work yet.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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I had to pull the spacer off the factory 6x9, and add in something from the infinity box to make the new kappa's fit without the cage of the speaker hitting the door. I didn't have any clearance issues with the door panel using that setup.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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Thanks.that is exactly what i ended up with. The factory 6x9 had a spacer, and then my Kappa's also had one. Now i just need to get some longer screws. Was not sure if it would all clear, but sounds good that your's did.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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i had the same exact problem, except my 03 had no factory spacers. I ended up having to buy jvc 6x9's because they were the only ones shallow enough to fit in the door.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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I had very deep Polk Audio's at 3-3/8" that cleared no problems with a small spacer. Those had very large magnets. There's lots of room between the door panel and the speaker to put even a 1/2" spacer.
I removed those and installed 3.5" deep Focals. Even those fit with a 3/8" spacer.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Speaker is in, now need to put the door panal back. hope it fits!

My install info is here https://dodgeforum.com/forum/audio-v...ml#post2679336
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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I just put nuts in between the door frame and the new kickers I got, and used longer screws to put thru the nuts.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Front doors panals back on. Fit nice.
 
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