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Old 03-16-2009, 01:44 PM
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What size are the rear speakers in an 88 4runner?

I got new 4'' rockford fosgate 2 ways in the dash, and am now wondering what size are the rear speakers? Any help would be much appreciated. I thought I read somewhere on here that there is an actual speaker box in the back wall there? IDK
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If you want to fit bigger ones, make some sort of mount so you can put them inside the cup holders/pockets in the rear. They sit closer to the front so thats a plus to
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Ok but do you know what size came stock in the 88's? I have an SR5 model with the 4 speaker system.
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I have an 88 sr5 that came with the 4 speaker system and I'm wondering what size the stock speakers are
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A tape measure will tell u what size u are going to need. Sometimes previous owners install larger speakers so there's only one way to find out
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IIRC, they are 5" speakers. You will likely have to make custom brackets, since the factory ones are fairly specific to the speakers.

Best way to do it, is build a little box that replaces the pocket in the rear (about 1/2 way up the rear seat). The very rear speakers are not enclosed, and sound terrible. I took some wood and built a plate to bolt the speaker to, then very carefully removed the pocket (without damaging it, for future install if necessary) and bolted the speaker in its spot. It works really well, looks factory, and I didn't have to cut any ugly unfixable holes in the panel.
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cool thanx i appreciate the info and tips!
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Originally Posted by DeathCougar
Best way to do it, is build a little box that replaces the pocket in the rear (about 1/2 way up the rear seat). The very rear speakers are not enclosed, and sound terrible. I took some wood and built a plate to bolt the speaker to, then very carefully removed the pocket (without damaging it, for future install if necessary) and bolted the speaker in its spot. It works really well, looks factory, and I didn't have to cut any ugly unfixable holes in the panel.
Wondering if you had any specific instructions or tips or anything for making these speaker boxes you speak of. I'm trying to make some myself, and any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Alas, I sold the 4Runner so I don't have any way to get pictures.

It involves some MDF, fiberglass matting, and some resin.
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Originally Posted by rusty324
Wondering if you had any specific instructions or tips or anything for making these speaker boxes you speak of. I'm trying to make some myself, and any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
do a google IMAGE search for 4runner rear speakers. you'll see some good pics of custom improvements to the crappy speaker that's back there, then follow the pic you like to its thread (which is usually here on YT)

here's an example of what you were asking about:


that's a piece of plywood installed in place of the factory speaker, then a 6x9" installed into the wood.

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I was able to bolt 6x9s in the stock rear location with just the top screw from the original mounting bracket.
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