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Hey everyone, currently I have a JL Audio XR Component set in the front amped up, being pushed to their maximum power handling, while in the rear I just have a JL Audio 12w3v2. I want to get some rear 6x9s and just run them off the deck, fading the music more to the front so I can play the rear speakers loud enought without them being distorted. I am thinking about a pair of JL Audio VR6x9s, but I know they won't fit in the stock location, if I get these then do I need to use some 1" spacers or something? Also, will the overall effect of getting rear speakers make the music louder throughout the cabin? Thanks for your help.

 
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Well you have a few options. You can, as you said, make some "gaskets" so the 6x9 will be mounted up a bit higher so the bottom of the magnet won't hit on those bars that go across of the trunk. I also have the same component system and the same subs as you.. Good choice by the way. Anyways, I think I'm gonna make an entire new rear deck out of fiberglass.. then use like a nibbler or a dremel or something of that nature to cut out the speaker holes bigger.. then fiberglass some 6.5" holes.. then buy another JL Audio XR components.. Just a though though. Otherwise, I have some Rockford Fosgate 6x9"s.. I don't remember the model number or what series they are or anything but they just barely fit.. Once I get my car back on Monday, if I remember, I'll let you know what model they are..

 
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you can do the gas shock trunk mod to get rid of those springs bars that dont let you place the spks..

 
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I don't want to do more than is necessary. I am just basically setting myself up for more work if I convert my trunk springs to gas shocks or whatever. If I recall, when taking off my rear deck, there is a good amount of space in between the metal frame and the rear deck itself, which is why I think there is enough room to fit a 1" spacer between these JL 6x9s and not have the speaker hitting the rear deck. Does anyone know the maximum length of an aftermarket speaker replacing a stock 6x9 without a spacer?

 
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I tried mounting my Infinitys higher and it wont work because of the slope of the glass in the back. I have boston pro's now but as soon as I can get around to installing some gas shocks I will be moving back to my Infinity kappa perfects