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jimc
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1/24/2001
19:21:17
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What size are the speakers (front and rear), in my 2001 dakota club cab?
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Dave
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1/25/2001
11:10:30
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I am sure someone will reply with the answer, but you can find out at any store that sells stereos. Thay have a book that list all the sizes for most vehicles. That is ofcourse that they have updated it for 2001.
Dave Fisher
1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 4X4
3.9L V6
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Britt Vail
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1/25/2001
14:23:12
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6.5 all the way around i think
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Phat4x4
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2/01/2001
20:48:47
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if nothing else comes up, go to crutchfield.com they have a section for what fits different cars and trucks. you can also get their free catalog which has a huge chart that gives all details concerning speaker size, depth, top/bottom mount. they also sell awesome car stereos. i got all my stereo stuff from them and it kicks A$$
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DDave
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2/06/2001
02:42:48
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Front and rear speakers are 7"
MTX makes a stealth box for 2 ten inch subs that fits underneath your rear seats. Amps will fit under the pass. seat and the drivers seat. I sould know I sell these things for a living. I also own a 98 dak ext cab.
Anyone interested in buying a MTX stealth box?
I am selling mine.
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Manuel
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2/06/2001
13:52:20
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How much are you asking for them?
Manuel J Baca
98 Sport
5.2 4x4
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Nick
Dakota Enthusiast
2/07/2001
16:48:07
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Would these be the same speaker sizes for a 1997 Reg, cab?
Cause I only have the rear speakers functioning.
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Ascher
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2/07/2001
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I would be interested in buying your stealth box or atleast getting some info from you about them if you already have a buyer.
Ascher
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brian
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2/28/2001
16:48:00
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the speakers are 6 3/4 all around
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Bakerman
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3/01/2001
13:47:43
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Well, I'm thinking of upgrading, especially since one of my tweeters is out already. On a sorta related note, does anyone know of a stealth-box-type of application availabe for Qcabs, '01 specifically? I haven't been able to find any and I'm contemplating making my own in a new lower half of my console.
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KEN MILLMAN
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3/04/2001
02:42:30
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DDAVE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE HELL HE IS TALKING ABOUT. THE SPEAKER HOE WILL FIT EITHER 6 1/2 OR 6 3/4. AND FOR THE STEALTH BOX THE ONE FOR THE '97 AND UP WILL NOT FIT IN THE '2001. THAKE FROM ME I TRIED IT. YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MOUNT TO GET IT DONE...
THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS GUY DOES IT FOR A LIVING.
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Butler
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3/06/2001
19:56:36
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mmmm, that stealth MTX sub box is tempting, but my fundzalow. gotsa 01 dak sprt plus 4X2, 3.9 5spd with the ext cab which is perfect for the box. but how do u get rid of the jack and stock plastic box?
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Kevy_kev
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3/08/2001
06:07:37
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So what are the speaker sizes? I have a '01 extended 4x4, club cab. does anyone know the sizes?
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/08/2001
10:04:52
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The speakers are actually 6-3/4". You can make 6.5" speakers fit with an adapter. I used 6.5" speakers with an adapter in my truck. Several manufacturers make the 6-3/4", but they are a little high priced for what they are. My best advice is to call up crutchfield and talk to a sales person, they can direct you to exactly what you will need. Whether you buy there or not doesn't matter, just write down the part number you want and go to your favorite stereo shop. Just a word of caution, the rear speakers are a bitch to put in. The plastic trim is very difficult to deal with. I replaced the speakers in my truck in about 3 hours. On the MTX box issue, for club cabs, the box replaces the existing tool tray and has a new spot for the jack. Crutchfield has photos on their website. I am still deciding whether to buy one or not. Anyone have one installed? Good sound or not?
Shawn Lattimer
2000 Club Cab SLT Plus 4X4
3.9L Auto
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KEN MILLMAN
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3/10/2001
01:47:47
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I DO HAVE THE MTX THUNDERFORM. IT SOUNDS ALRIGHT WITH THE STOCK SPEAKERS, BUT IF YOU PUT AN EQUAL AIRSPACE SPEAKER WITH A HIGHER WATT RATING IT SOUNDS BETTER. BUT TAKE THIS ADVISE. IF YOU OWN A 2001 DO NOT BELIVE THEM WHEN THEY SAY THE ONE FOR 97 AND UP WILL FIT. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT MOUNT CLOSES TO THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK HAS TO BE NOTCHED OUT ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY THROUGH. BEEN THERE DONE THAT.....
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Kevy_Kev
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3/12/2001
12:03:31
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Well I went in to custom sounds and there is a stealth box but, they want like $600 for the box and the they have to install it and rip crap out from under that back seat in the extended cab. I already have a JL 12w6 witha phoenix gold zx250 sub and box and I am just going to throw that in there on the back seat. Stealth would be nice but the price just to put the box in is close to $1000 without the speaker. forget that. I just spent a butt load on the truck. 4.7 gas guzzler. anyway I just went with the head unit for now.factory speakers aren't very good but finally I have a CD player in there. we have fun in the dakotas. c-ya
2001 club cab 4x4 sport
4.7 auto.
can't imagine the gas mileage on the 5.9!?! jeez.
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Ken nungesser
Gen III
3/12/2001
21:55:26
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Hi,about the speaker size,I used 6.5 mb quartz. the front speakers require that you use the factory speaker bracket,its not perfect but it works.Also,I recomend using speaker cups front and rear.DONT drop anything behind the rear speaker,trust me its not fun gettin it back out!!
Kenneth Lee Nungesser
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y22man
GenIII
3/13/2001
12:07:57
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Hey this is hilarious,
If you are interested in a mp3 player for your truck(Kenwood, Awia). Here is a new site to get your MP3's. http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/internet/03/12/napster.02/index.html
replaces napster. Inginus loop hole they found and sooo simple.
Jay
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joe
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3/14/2001
18:38:30
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Get the Kenwood Z919 MP3 player. I have that one installed in my truck.
A little pricy but oh what a deck.
2000 Quad Cab 4.7L
4x4 Sport
Fully loaded
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/15/2001
12:00:37
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Well, I bought the MTX Thunderform box for my 2000 Dak. $380 bucks with shipping from crutchfield. I 'm gonna put my precision power amps under the front seat, along with the crossover and whatnot. I'll let everyone know how it sounds when I'm done. I also e-mailed out the install instructions for the speakers, if anybody else wants them, email me and I'll send you a zip file of the scans.
Shawn
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kennungesser
Gen III
3/17/2001
12:59:27
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Does any one else have problems with front imaging? I was thinking of putting flush mount tweeters in the dash,to try to make the music sound like it wasn't comming from under my feet.I dont like to admit it but,stock speaker placement sucks!
Kenneth Lee Nungesser
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Justin G
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3/18/2001
05:44:37
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To answer Shawn Lattimer's question about the MTX Thunderform...... I too have one installed and I have nothing but compliments about it. It is very sturdy (about 50 pounds) and is built very well. I got mine loaded with the MTX 6000 series subs and they perform very well inside the truck. I mounted a sony xplod series amp under the front passenger seat pushing 280 watts to the subs and it does more than enough. And best of all....it's totally hidden from sight and doesn't interupt any space in the xtra cab. Definately go for it!! The cheapest I found it for was at this website WWW.NEXXON.COM and it cost me $279.00 out the door shipped to my house (sorry to the guy that paid $380 at Crutchfield.com). I just got it about 2 weeks ago and I can't wait to drive my truck just to turn up the volume.
And again as far as the other stock speakers...when putting in 6.5 inch speakers, you'll need a spacer for them to properly be installed (got mine at Best Buys when installing them yesterday).
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/18/2001
16:42:53
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OK, installed my MTX box, and yes, I wish I had found that deal on the net!! Took me 7.5 hours to install the box, crossover, and two amps to drive everything. Sounds great!! The only thing I don't like is that the rear seats don't sit flat anymore. They are inclined a little. Of course, I don't sit there, so oh well.
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WEEBEDNA
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3/18/2001
20:58:41
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the Pioneer TS-A1765 and TS-A1795 speakers are 6 1/2 oversized (6 3/4) and include the Chrysler 3 hole adapter needed for the Dakota. These run about $110 at Best Buy (a bit high), but you can always find them on EBAY for about $60-65. They are quite an improvement over the stock (even Infinity). The Quad cab is 6 3/4 all the way around, I would guess the Club and Regular cab are the same for the front doors??
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Canuk
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3/20/2001
09:18:42
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Hey Shawn could you email me the instructions on putting in new speakers?
My email is paww@hotmail.com
Thanks
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y22man
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3/20/2001
13:40:49
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I go the same pioneer speakers 2 way for back and 3 way in front. The oversiezed ring on the outside does fit. I had to drill new holes to screw into tho. But they sound nice. I am ordering the amplified version of the thunderform. From what I am hearing it just enriches the sound. And that is what I want it for. I don't want it to be way loud sooo. I will let you know how the amplified version sounds.
Jay
yehaw
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/20/2001
19:57:14
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I bought the unamplified version of thunderform, and I rewired it for stereo operation (It comes with the speakers wired in parallel.) I have to keep the subwoofer output level down so as not to drown out my mains. I'm not totally into thundering bass, I want more sound quality and as close to perfect reproduction as I can get. I also installed a variable crossover with bass boost and 3-way level adjustment, so I am still playing with that to try to tune it all in. I hooked up a 200wrms x 2 amp on the thunderform, and a 50wrms x 4 amp on my 6 1/2" 2- way mains. I found that the amps helped a lot with the front imaging problem and I can hear my highs a lot clearer. I think I'm still gonna add a set of tweeters high in the doors for some better highs, but the truck is getting there. And I have good, tight bass response for when I pop in some good heavy metal.
Overall, I have to give the thunderform two thumbs up. But I highly reccommend a separate amp for the other four speakers.
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Philip LaBarre
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3/20/2001
20:36:49
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I have a 98 dodge dakota and own a Car Stereo store. TV in dash with VCR and N64. I have an alpine fold down face cd player. The best speakers you can put in the dakota are Boston Acoustics Rally or Pro series seperates. They come with crossovers and are designed to cut off if they are on the verge of becoming blown. They are by far the best speakers ever made if your willing to spend 200-300 dollars on a pair.
Philip LaBarre 3.9 98 dakota rolling on 17" R/t's
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y22man
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3/21/2001
18:22:11
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Hey Shawn,
did crutchfield sell you that set up? That is exactly what they wanted to sell me. I went with a local store here and got the deck and speakers (awia and pioneer speakers) and I am going to nexxon to the the amplified version of the thunderform. I called last week and he quoted a price of 399. That is what price I got it at. I noticed it went up to 419 when he posted it actually on the site. I am actually getting it cheeper. But I am not ampen the speakers. Deck does that 45x4 rms and 22 constant from the deck. Good enough for right now.
Jay
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/22/2001
20:01:34
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y22man,
No, I set it up myself. I already had the amps, and I had already put in some good 2-way 6.5" speakers. I have a JVC head unit that is 45Wx4, but the actual output is 13Wrms X4. It was way better than stock, but no where near what I wanted. It made a lot of distortion at high volume. My amps are kinda old, so they don't have crossovers built in, and you really need crossovers to make a sub work. Also, I wanted to take the low bass out of my mains, as they really can't handle it at high power.
I've been screwing around with (and screwing up!) stereo systems for my vehicles for several years. Every time I learn a little more and get a little better. This time I think I did a lot better. Its not a competition winning system by any means, but I'm just out to please myself.
Shawn
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Justin G
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3/23/2001
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Shawn,
Where did you mount the second amp to power the door speakers? I have one under the passenger side seat to power my thunderform. But under the driver's seat was to small...did you mount one there?? If so what brand and model so I can pick one up.
As far as good door speakers go, I just picked up some Cerwin-Vega 6200 series (about $140) and had them installed in the doors and finally the highs are there. I highly recommend these. They were by far the most clearest and crisp sounding of the one's I had shopped around for.
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Shawn Lattimer
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3/23/2001
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Justin G
I put my four channel amp under the driver's seat. If you push the seat forward, the back of the amp sticks out a little. I am 6'2" tall, so I always have the seat all the way back. My amp is a Precision Power 50 Wrms X 4 Channel. It is about 6 or so years old, so you won't find the exact model. The amp measures about 12" x 9" x 2" tall. Most of the modern amps area little smaller, so you may actually be in better shape. I just had to play around with it to make it fit between the seat mounts and miss the bar for releasing the seat. Like I said, it sticks out into the footspace in the rear, but I have never had anyone ride back there in the year I've owned the truck. However, I'm thinking of making a plexiglass or plywood cover to cover up the amp in case sopmeone does sit there, just so they don't put their feet on the cables. You may want to check out a stereo store and see how big some of their 4-channel amps are. I really couldn't tell you what brand to go for. Almost any brand name amp is going to be as good as what you pay for. A $200 amp is worth just about $200, and an $1800 amp is worth just that. Just don't go with any of the crap brands like Power Acoustik, or Audiovox, or anything like that. What I usually do is go to one of the professional shops in my area and ask a lot of questions, then I go find the same amp cheaper somewhere online. This is how I set up a couple of my friends cars when I wasn't sure what would fit.
Shawn
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ken nungesser
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3/23/2001
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Im still thinking about putting tweeters in the dash,I was told by someone that the sound would relect off the glass and give a better sound stage than if I put them high in the door. Does anyone know how much space is under there? also, thanks to y22 man for the help!!
Kenneth Lee Nungesser
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