Volks, Just want to share some information with those interested in this topic. I just finished installing Four 4" JBL GTO 402 speakers in my 90 Westy Syncro. Sounds great with my new Sony XR-1750 radio/cassette deck. The only alteration to the van I had to do to install the speaker was to remove about 1/2 inch of the gray rubber wood trim (no plywood) nearest the rear passenger side speaker. This speaker is mounted in the A/C box. Even the original speaker screw holes matched up!! And what's better is that Crutchfield is NOW having a close out sale on these speakers. They list them in the catalogue for 79.00 a pair... 59.00 on sale now... And I got mine for 49.00 a pair because they were returns (Crutchfield assured me that they hook up with power and test their returned speakers.) So I got Four speaker upgrades for $100.00. The only other alteration I had to do was to widen the screw holes in the plastic face plates about 1/16 of an inch each with a file... easy. The front speakers BARELY fit between the door panel and the side of the dash... have to make sure you push the grills as deeply into the face plate as possible. The face plates are a little larger and stick out from the surface further so I don't know if these speakers would work if you have manual windows (room for roll up handle?). I have electric windows so not a problem for me. Anyway, I'm happy with my new sounds... The Crutchfield number is 800-955-3000 7 days a week. Bill 90 Westy Syncro |
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