Kicker 5x7 impulse's are the best out there now. About 300 a pair but well worth it. Sperate swiveling tweeter and a crossover are standard. If you change to something that high performance, you should also change the stock radio out or amplify it.

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She has allot of toys on her.
MAY BABIES STAT'S
Built 5/4/99
# 917 of 4000
Best ET. 13.42 at 100.98
best stock 13.96 at ?
2001 ET: 12.???
When the green light drops, the bullsh*t stops.

 

I have noticed that the factory speakers in the L's aren't up to par with the rest of the truck... What are some alternatives? I am not looking to add subs and tweaters all over the place, just replace the factory. Is Eclipse the best way to go? And if so, what size? 5x7?

 

I can't say what is the best speaker out because I don't have the money to try them all. But I have MB Quart in my 93 Cobra and they sound very very good. I am going with MB Quart in the L as soon as I am done with the other mods. http://www.mbquart.com

I agree with RTKILLA in that it would be a good idea to get a new head unit or run an amp off the stock unit. I already have a 10" square solobaric for my truck, now I need 2 amps, a set of MB Quarts, and some converters for the head unit so I can run amps off of it.

Here is a pic of my square kicker sub





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93 Teal Cobra #4656
2000 Silver Lightning #4524

 

I have MB Quart components in my truck (amp'd of course), and they sound fantastic.

 

The stock speakers are 6x8 on all 4. Pioneer (and maybe others) make 6x8's specifically to fit Ford and Mazda products. Do a search at www.crutchfield.com to see what fits. They have a guide to what fits in specific vehicles.

 

I have a Alpine Deck, a ADS amp, and Focal Poly Kevlar speakers in my current truck as soon as I get the Lightning they will be going in.
This is a real clean sounding system, even if you really crank it up.
On the current truck the amp is under the drivers seat, I do not know if it will fit under the seat of the L with the power seat.
I had MB Quart speakers in my last ride, they were nice but the Focals blow them away.

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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
Oxford White with Wedgewood Blue two tone, with Blue Captains chairs
Bullet Cat Back, Superchip, K&N FIPK Intake.
Centerline Saber rims 17x8" with Firestone GTA 275/60hr-17 tires.
Alpine CDA-7845, ADS P640 Amp, Focal Poly Kevlar seperates.

SILVER 2001 LIGHTNING on order
http://members.tripod.com/donf150/Welcome/id7.html

 

Thanks for the help.
DUCK - I might go with the 10 inch sub and an amp. I plan on visiting my local car stereo specialist first...

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2000 Silver Lightning
#2798
Born on date: May 9, 2000

Mod's (in order of purchase):
1. Black Ford slush mats
2. 20% window tinting
3. K&N air filter

Soon to come: hard silver toneau cover, superchip, new speakers, bug deflector, brushed alluminum dash --- now i just need money

 

Zeus-
You sound like I did. I didn't want to "knock down the block" or anything, but I wanted something that made Jack Ingram (guitar, drums, and high(er) vocals) sound good. I'm no audiophile or anything, so I didn't go all out.

I put a JL Audio 10" behind the passenger seat (I know you said you didn't want a sub, but hear me out). I then ran a RF 360 to it and ran another RF 120 to the FACTORY highs. The sub pulls enough bass from the factory highs that that actually sound good. I kept the factory head unit so the truck still looks original. Granted, I won't win any competitions, but anything from Texas Country to Pantera sounds good now.

DUCK

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November 18, 1999 We will not forget.
The fallen 12 will live in our hearts forever.
Fightin' Texas Aggie Bonfire 1999