hey guys! im really in a jam this time!!


i had been wanting to replace my factory speakers, (basic SR5 audio system is in my vehicle now) for some time now, and i finally got some cash together.


sounds good right?


so i go into my local audio dealer and purchase a nice set of 4 pioneer speakers ( 6 X 9"s & 6 1/2" ), the installer goes in to install the speakers, pops off the door, and was amazed at the set up that toyta makes their speakers in...
the speaker is actually built in to the bracket, there is NO WAY to remoce the speaker without destroying the bracket!!!
so, the manager gives me this answer..
"no one makes brackets for this vehicle, they do not exist, however, for $95.00 PER DOOR, we can make you some brackets custom"...i found myself having a hard time keeping myself from laughing....they wanted me to shell out about $400.00 for some BRACKETS! (more than i payed for the speakers...ALOT more)


someone pleease help me, im in a bind to say the least....


anyone replaced their speakers or been in the same situation i have been in? what did you do if so? anyone know of brackets for sale for our 'Runners?

basically...i just wanna replace my damn speakers, what do i have to do??
T.I.A.!!
:pat:

 

I don't know much about the new 4Runners but $95 bucks for brackets is absurd. I would have laughed in the man's face. I say make your own brackets if need be. Someone else should have a better answer, but don't get ripped off.

 

I would say shop around some more, there's no way those brackets aren't made. And if they aren't, they soon will be made im sure. I wouldn't pay that kind of money.

 

If you do decide to spend that kind of cash for bracket's, you may as well get custom kick panels (about $50 more) and do a serious stereo set up. My truck is getting custom kick panels built pretty soon.

Other than that, all I can suggest is to shop around as well.

Hope you find what you're looking for

 

Did you look at the door yourself? Something isn't jiving. I Replaced the 4 speakers myself in my driveway and didnt use ANY brackets. Took longer to take the door panel off than it did to replace the speakers.
Maybe you should try working on your Rig yourself.. Try that out first.

 

there's a company on ebay called mjmautomotive or something of that sort, and they specialize in making speaker brackets. i bought a pair for my 97 rears, so that i can put 5.25 speakers in the back doors instead of the odd 3-screw 4" that comes stock. also, the brackets were something close to 12 bucks total something with shipping included.

i suggest going to e-bay and doing a search for speaker bracket

 

Check this place out and see if this helps..



brackets

 

Talk to Chris "Impulsebrklyn" (our local 4th gen 4runner audio buff) on the audio for our 4runners.

http://www.clarkson.edu/~calisec/4ru...runner2003.htm

Check out his site and he'll be able to help you out.