ToyoTech559

got a 88 runner and looking to upgrade my entire sound system. right now im looking at dash speakers. 4" is what i have come up with. two of my other rides both have a complete alpine set up and would love to do another alpine set. i know alpine uses rather larger/over size magnets. anyone know if i can install a set of Alpine SPS-410 in the dash? i dont mind bending the tabs but depth and width of magnet is what im worry about.

any 1st gen runners rocking Alpine SPS 410?

drpdmazda

its been a while since i got rid of my first gen, but if i remember correctly i had to go with a lower end pioneer in mine because of the vent tubing on the passenger side. anything with a larger magnet just would not fit. did you think about cutting some 6.5's in the doors instead? much larger variety of options as well as better sound quality

TheYotaLife

Or you could get some kick panels.

ToyoTech559

thanks. this is not my DD so i dont need it to have the best sound system. i just need something better than stock. i prefer stock locations because i want it to look really factory. door panel speakers all look tacky and out of place

guess ill have to do some measurements. im ordering online so i dont want to deal with returns. surprised no one has used this speaker up front yet

TheYotaLife

Well have you pulled out the old speaker and looked inside and just do a visual check?

ToyoTech559

yea i will soon lol. i really want to run these speakers up front

jay4runner

Did you end up using the Alpine 4" up front. I am considering the exact same in my 1990 4Runner. Would be interested to hear how you made out. Thanks.

ToyoTech559

it was put on hold since i had my catalytic convertor stolen. i got one project im gonna do and than ill know if those speakers work. your 90s runner is gonna be different than my 88 tho

peow130

As said before, make sure that the head-unit that you run isnt very long, due to the fact that it'll hit the vent.
4" Speakers blow under the dash. I put ford-size speakers in my doors and havent gone back. Twice the sound quality.

ToyoTech559

thanks for the tip on the HU. im gonna be doing a media HU so no CD player. should be pretty short. im not a fan of doing the door speakers. looks out of place. trying to keep it stock looking or like its suppose to belong

cutter22

hey toyotech,
did the alpine 4" speakers fit? im looking at the same ones and wondering if the install worked out. thanks for any info.

ToyoTech559

will be ordering soon. not sure where to buy lol 4 inch isnt at any local stores

cutter22

i ordered a pair, let you know how they fit and sound. should be good based on specs.

ToyoTech559

cool. whered you order it from? only found them on ebay but not sure if i wanna buy thru ebay.. thanks

cutter22

got em here,

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

ToyoTech559

sweet thanks. post up pics of the install and any tips if needed. i am way due for speaker upgrade

cutter22

alpines fit, sure do sound better than what was there too. two blown out speakers!

ToyoTech559

any mods needed? good to know gonna order me a set. my old ones are not blow but i plan on upgrading the head unit soon as well as the rear speakers

ToyoTech559

here are some pictures of them installed. fits but its not flush. because the stock speaker has a bent tab. you cant bend the alpine tab as its pretty solid. it will still install tight and mine wont go anywhere. i still used the two stock mounts and screws.

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fork

hmmmm i think i should do this in my 4runner