If we are talking about the same thread, I think it was for a Scab and I have a Screw. If i go to Slidell before I figure it out I'll holla at you, Low e red. And it looks like you know your stuff so we could talk about a possible sub setup.

 

If you come by Slidell, come to my CCity and I will set you up with as good of a deal as I can make on sub/amp.

I know how to get the back door off if I am looking at it but I can never remember all the screws from memory.

 

Here is a step by step with photos.


And here is the write up.

If you are replacing the speakers only, the front ones are easy. The silver trim peice around the speakers in the front door just pop off. No door panel removal. As for the rear, there are several steps involved. I just did this a couple of weeks ago.
1) Remove the trim peice at rear edge of window. Pull and it comes off.
2) Remove screw exposed by removal of trim peice, along with 2 screws at bottom of door panel.
3) Remove small access panel inside door handle, remove 2 screws exposed.
4) Remove panel that houses the power window switch, just pops off, remove bolt exposed inside (kind of tricky angle to get this one, but it can be done)
After removal of all screws, lift door panel up and out and it should come right off. Somewhere in the forum there are pictures of each step, so do a search and you should find what you need. Pretty simple procedure, though.
Good luck!

Copied from another thread. Searched using "Door panel removal"

It's really easy.

 

That's the procedure I followed but it needs these steps added.

5) Lift door panel up and out slightly
6) Remove inside door handle from panel (just pops out then twist 90 degrees to fit through opening)
7) Remove panel and set aside.

 

Thanks bangingd and turtle313. Thats exactly how I did it, and it went by quick and easy.

About the speakers:
Overall you can't beat the quality of the speaker for the price. You will also hear that the sound is much better than stock. The only thing I would suggest is to fade the speakers towards the rear to get a deeper bass sound.

 

I suggest fading towards the front for better imaging

 

If I have the audiophile setup would these speakers be worth purchasing?

Also, If I were to install them should I disconnect and remove the stock front tweeters?

 

No, they are pretty much the same thing that you already have up front, with the exception that the tweeter is on the 5x7 plate instead of up higher on the door panel like in the F-150 audiophile. Theses speakers are OEM Ford that they use in the audiophile setups from there other lines of vehicles.

If you wanted to upgrade the rears, this would be an upgrade of sorts. The rear speakers in the audiophile setup are the same speakers that ford puts in the non-audiophile trucks. No tweeter in the rears. If you were to put these in the rear of your audiophile truck it would be an upgrade to the stocker.

Hope this helped some,

Devildog101

 

^Thanks Devildog,

Do you have these speakers in your truck? I noticed you recommended the Polk DB571's which i think i may install.

if i did, would you recommend replacing all four or just the front 2? and explain rear fill to me.

 

rear fill sucks

 

No, my truck is waiting for all of my goodies to go into it. Have everything but just waiting for some more funds for sound deadener. Been torn between two brands also.

About the audiophiles. I just put a set of them in Pop's Excursion. Much cleaner than the stockers.

The polk are nice for guys looking for an upgrade without getting into high dollar setups. They have a really high sensitivity rating making them great for lower wattage setups (stock headunit, aftermarket headunit power or smaller amp). I had a set of the db570's in wifey's expy for a bit. I think they are last years models. The 571 are the newer ones. I ran about 40w rms to them. I like them, they werent bad.

It all depends on what you like. I have always used rear fill, but am slowly easing into the no rear fill setups. they are a better because the rear fill takes away from the front soundstage. SQ guys eliminate it all together. Many will only suggest it if you have people ride in the back often or if you plan on going with an audio/video setup and surround sound in the truck. You could start with the fronts only, and then if you end up wanting rears, upgrade the rear. I would concentrate the most of your funds in your front soundstage and substage if applicable. Either way, amp your speakers, you'll never go back...

Hope this helps,
Devildog101

 

Thanks DD

I dont think I will be amping the speakers. Just not that big of a necessity to me. I just want a cleaner sound coming from upgraded speakers.

I plan on putting the Kenwood DNX 7100 headunit in next month and will probably add at least one set of the polks in during that time. I have the audiophile sub, which provides me the right amount of bass for my personal taste.

 

Adding the aftermarket headunit will definately make those polks sound better than the stock headunit. But make sure when you purchase it that it has a few rca outs. Just because you dont want to amp them now, doesnt mean that you cant upgrade/change your mind later. Remember more power doesnt mean louder. It means cleaner sound. Trust me, I used to not amp my highs/mids way back when, but will never not have them amped again. You can normally pick up a 4 channel amp for not too much dough...

Good luck,

Devildog101

 

I just purchased 4 of these for 26 bucks shipped to my door. For those who installed these in their trucks, how do they sound after a month or so of use? I really don't want to lose what little bass I have left... maybe just replacing the front 2 speakers will allow me to keep some of the pathetic bass I have? My truck has the 6 cd changer but itsn't the audiophile sadly...

 

ive had had mine for about 2 months now and they still sound great. i cant believe i only paid $5 for them