Chevrolet Truck Rear Speaker Installation

Here is how to install rear speakers on a Chevrolet pick up truck. This also works on any General Motors or GMC pick up truck with an extended cab. To install rear speakers on a Chevrolet pick up truck, you have to remove the rear seat and the armrests and the seatbelts from the back of the truck, which is a lot of work. In this video I show you how to install rear speakers in a Chevrolet truck by cutting the old speakers out and installing new speakers with the speaker grate over them. This is a lot easier to do then taking your whole truck apart. I hope this helps you get rear stereo speakers installed in the back of your truck.
Here is where you can buy panel removal tools if you decide to remove the plastics:
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[@seanelkins4530]

This is what I was thinking of doing but I hadn't even thought about adding grills. I was just going to leave it open, so thanks for the tip. There's no way my 23 year old plastic trim won't shatter into a million pieces if I try to remove it.

[@SpectralPotatoSP]

My thoughts exactly, I'm trying to replace these and no auto-speaker installation store wants to do it 😆

[@the_chosen_one2831]

I think this is the best way to change the rear speakers on these trucks. Less hassle. Taking the seat out and all the paneling that will end up breaking is unnecessary. Thanks for the vid👍🏽

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I agree. Trying to get all of that old plastic out of there without breaking it would’ve been impossible, and I didn’t really want to take the seats and everything else out either.

[@TalkTrash55]

Yard sale speaker installation should be the name of this video.

[@game77genie]

Actually if y’all knew what you had to do to get everything off to get them In you’d go this route an praise this mans video

[@brandonrayner5253]

I just bought a set of 6x9s and I’m going to be cutting out the location and mounting them. It’s a truck, it’s not a show car so I literally don’t care what I do to my truck.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I’ve seen a few post on the Internet by people who have put 6 x 9’s in there, and they look pretty good. You might have to cut away a little bit of metal, but the speaker covers that come with it should fit on and look good.

[@albertmedina812]

Yeah... I'm not gonna butcher my truck 😬. I'll set a whole day aside and do it patiently and correctly 😎

[@askmeifIcareify]

The problem with that is the very good possibility that all the clips are gonna break. I did 6x9 in place of them.

[@albertmedina812]

@@askmeifIcareify yeah most certainly all the clips are old and brittle 😬

[@jmbuildz4767]

@@askmeifIcareify the truck is to do it carfully and super slowly, I did that I only pulled one clip off, just had to snap it back it👍🏽

[@Devo1987]

I Agree That for this make they could have been designed a little bit better regarding the rear speakers maybe some one can make a 3d printed removable insert or something. I wont cut my truck up to do this

[@chevy66driver]

I made a custom hole too...Not gonna spend a whole 2 days disassembling the truck cab just to replace the speakers

[@josephbragg1162]

You can use a dremal but the cutting wheel has to be a metal one. Works great

[@maulmusix]

HI, this was very helpful information, because I was wondering what was in there on my 1996 Silverado, I think your demo is great, and I did not know size in my wall

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tyzerro]

i am so happy you put this out there because i have been thinking it for awhile now and wasnt sure if i was thinking stupid but after seeing how you did it, exactly as I thought i should, and seeing your finished product I am sold and will finally invest in a new speaker setup. if only the front doors were this easy!!!

[@jrobgordoniii8113]

Yeah this definitely is an excellent idea I'm glad that he made that video I was like brilliant fuck me why didn't I think of that!!!!!

[@EvalConservative]

This was way more complicated and took more time than just removing the plastic! LOL!

[@sntruck]

@@EvalConservative nope

[@pehenry]

0:48 - I did the same thing. An oscillating saw worked well for me.

[@lonniewhite258]

Thanks, I’ll check it out

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@Vikingstw]

I think this is a really good idea if you are gonna use factory speaker wire. If you're not going to upgrade the wires then do this. If you do want to pull the panels find the best videos you can to help, even then I broke some plastic in area's where the clips really gripped in the frame and plastic gave. Overall things went back ok but its a really bad design by GM just to get to speakers. I will never take those panels off again, now that I got upgraded wire, if I ever go back in this is the way to go IMO. Good Video.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. This video gets a lot of hate, but I knew it would be a disaster if I tried to take all those panels off. I’m happy with the solution as well.

[@Vikingstw]

I saw that and was surprised. I will be doing this if I ever change the speaker. just find a nice cover and call it good.

[@jasoroger1737]

It's not butchering it's customizing and this beats my sawsall idea to pieces

[@fredybenitez8159]

Where can I find that plastic that you put on the speakers

[@lonniewhite258]

I put 6" sub speakers down below the cubby hole/armrests area behind the front seats near the floor, with a hole saw lots of room if you pull the bins out and put insulation in it too, it puts out great sound. But I might try that and have 6.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. My son wants to hide a subwoofer in there somewhere. I am wondering if we could convert part of the center console box into a subwoofer while still leaving room to store things in it.

[@AWIERD1]

hoohoohoblin I've seen people relocate the jackstand behind the passenger seat and place a low-profile sub in its place. Also you can unbolt the center console from the floor without much difficulty.

[@lonniewhite258]

I just wanted a little more low end, I didn’t put a amp or anything not my style.

[@AWIERD1]

hoohoohoblin Both ChrisFix and Random Audio Guy have excellent videos on making custom center consoles and or a enclosure for your sub.

[@brian28king]

Was also thinking of doing that to my truck .. Is it possible you make a video showing what yours looks like so we could get an ideal of what to do

[@malcolmjfaulkner7903]

Y’all Som3 big babies this man did wonderful so what he cut that ugly old plastic he covered it with a speaker gate it looks good!

[@justinkolodge6200]

What size drill bit did you use?

[@brockbest6364]

Lol I like it. I’m gonna do it. Thanks for the video.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help. It’s ugly, but I still think it was easier than removing all those body panels.

[@Jtmcguire1]

Where did you get the grill covers?

[@tyzerro]

another thing, could you provide parts numbers for the speaker harness?? GM trucks use a Metra 72-4568 for the front speakers but I cant seem to find what the back pillar speakers use but i know its different

[@tyzerro]

found the speaker grills you used and got the tape but now I just need information on those metal clips, i cant find those anywhere since i dont know exactly what to search for. i appreciate any and all of your help!

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bought the speakers from Crutchfield, and the wiring harness came with them. I don’t know what the model number is, but I bet they have it on the Crutchfield website. The little screws and clips were included with the kicker speakers I bought. I tried looking around for them on eBay, but I don’t know what you would have to call them to find them.

[@dominicludlum4855]

I would personally get 4x6 speaker grill cut hole to snug the grill and make it flush

[@carlosherrera8541]

That would actually look nice

[@sntruck]

Just what I was going to do, yep think smarter .

[@EzClipzz__]

Where did you get the adapter for it im looking for one and can’t find it

[@hoohoohoblin]

I found it on eBay, I had to really look around a lot to find some thing that I thought would fit. I looked up the term speaker covers.

[@malcolmjfaulkner7903]

What kind of saw is this?

[@Pyro_kinetingz8o8]

Thanks for the idea I’ll do those and put a 6x9 don’t want the hassle of removing everything and breaking stuff even professionals would break clips I bet hahaha🤙🏽

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. A lot of people say this is ugly, but it’s a lot easier than taking everything apart.

[@alfredoavila]

Did the 6×9 fit the place?

[@lilsavagegod]

@@alfredoavila im sure he had to cut

[@j9392]

Did the 6x9 fit?

[@noblsht]

@@j9392 no the original speakers are 4" x 6" front and rear are the same they are not 6 x 9

[@tyzerro]

did you order these online? can i get links to the grills and insulated tape?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bought the insulated tape on eBay, for the bottom of my truck where the floor gets hot above the catalytic converter. I think it’s just generic sticky foil heat insulation tape in 8 x12 sheets. I bet there is a product that is better, designed for acoustics. I also bought the speaker grated on eBay, and there are a few different sellers who sell the same thing. Just do a search for 5 x 7 speaker grate and you will find it. I wish there were more attractive options, but 5 x 7 is a strange size.

[@JustinSmith-hr6qg]

Brilliant. My 98 C2500 with 415k miles will likely see the junk yard before it sees another owner. I believe I will install my new rear speakers exactly how you’ve shown here. Thanks for the video!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. People cringe when they watch this video, but I think it’s fine, and it was a whole lot easier than taking all of the plastic out.

[@JustinSmith-hr6qg]

@@hoohoohoblin I can understand the cringe. I would almost always be against this type of install, but for my particular circumstances, this will do the trick.

[@AWIERD1]

Hoohoohoblin Do you buy your speakers online and if so where? Also did you keep your stock 1 1/2 din radio or go aftermarket.? Thanks for the vidjeo

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bought them from Crutchfield. They are Kickers. I bought a radio and a 1.5 din adapter but haven’t installed it yet. The stock radio CD player sounds fine to me but my son wants something louder with Bluetooth. We bought a Sony MEX-XB100BT, which has a lot more power than most car stereos, so we won’t need to buy an amp. We will do an installation video soon.

[@AWIERD1]

hoohoohoblin Thanks for the information I'll look into it. Nice with the CD player I've seen people solder a aux connection to the circuit board. Looking forward to your next video.

[@IAM-ul9rt]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔Good idea 💡

[@buddahmayne9273]

I did the exact same thing cut right threw it to get to them

[@anthonyk]

can you sharpy the chrome lines on the speaker grill because it looks ugly?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I thought about that, but I think the best thing would be to use a little bit of sandpaper to sand the chrome paint off. You are right that it is ugly.

[@fredbertram7251]

Lmao ,right on they look like speaker covers from 1965 maybe spray them with bedliner

[@lowellirish]

Who manufactured the speaker grills?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know. There’s a link in the description. They are generic grills.

[@paulalbaugh9806]

Where did you get the grill grates, I can’t find anything like them

[@hoohoohoblin]

I think I put a link in the description. Go back there and check. They were generic speaker grills.

[@DanMcD80]

I just cut out the old ones and surface mounted 6x9 with the grill faces that came with the speaker using nothing more than a dremel

[@BobSmith-wz1pm]

Where did u get the grill at

[@hoohoohoblin]

I found it on eBay. I don’t remember who the seller was, but there are a lot of people selling different sizes and shapes of speaker grills. This one is a weird size though.

[@chandlerisringhausen9786]

I have a 05 reg cab, would the rear speakers still be the same, and are those 6x9?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know if they would be the same size or not. I have seen pictures of people on the Internet in truck forums who have put 6 x 9’s back there, so you could probably make them fit. A good way to find out what the standard speaker sizes would be to go to the Crutchfield website and enter the year and model of your truck, and they will tell you what size speakers fit into it.

[@bigwahoo8686]

The regular cab is probably gonna have different rear ones. The speakers in the video were 4x6, and we're for an ext. Cab

[@peterskarpias5561]

Link for the speaker adapter and speaker grill ?

[@griffinruiter9367]

He keeps saying it’s in the bio but all I get is panel removal tool set

[@jasonmushersee]

or you could put on actual bbq grill

[@hoohoohoblin]

I thought about buying some metal mesh from Home Depot and using 2 sided tape to install it. I decided the plastic grills look better and would be less dangerous in an accident.

[@blacksodomia187]

Ouch no would not do that to my baby

[@seth3054]

This looks waaaaay easier

[@paulroberts3331]

Damn Dremmel

[@jakemumbles715]

Hack?

[@RMonkey]

It takes the same amount of work take off the panels and get it done, but whatever. I don't make video's.

[@dominicludlum4855]

No

[@RMonkey]

prove it!

[@dominicludlum4855]

You have to pull the seat out take off all panels more time consuming instead cut hole replace and put speakers cover over it

[@dr.smalldik5719]

You are a genius

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@shawnwright4870]

I have a1988 chevy silverado k1500 no way I would never do this to my truck if I do it I'll do it right

[@sevendyseven4090]

I go through those stupid 4x6 speakers every 2 or so yrs, no fkn way i am tearing all this plastic crap off, risking breakage and burning an afternoon up when i could just pull both speakers out, install the news one all in 30mins now..plus i thing my matching blue interior fabric covered fab system actually looks better than the factory speaker slots..

[@damienvera3135]

What’s the speaker size ?

[@user-cr4xm8rp5t]

Le rajaste la madre jajaja

[@SD-pi9co]

My god that looks like hot garbage

[@theartofwanderlust]

Looks like hell

[@garrettashby7835]

Probably would have been quicker and easier to just remove the parts and do it correctly.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Probably. I was worried that all the old plastic parts would crack and break and I’d have to buy all new trim and fasteners.

[@garrettashby7835]

hoohoohoblin for future vehicles I would recommend Crutchfield. They sent me instructions and great mounting brackets. I was able to get all my speakers installed in under an hour. Hope your system is lasting though, because the factory speakers in these trucks is TERRIBLE

[@JavierSanchez-wg6br]

I like it , may be if you want to keep your truck looking original you would do it by removing everything and spending more time , but to save time and trouble this is a very easy and quick way to do it.

[@VincentVader]

Boomer speaker installation. I've done these without removing the rear seat. It's not as hard as it sounds.

[@RJSOONER24]

He hit him with the boomer!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@billharris3049]

Better than snot nosed punk work

[@craigllacour649]

How did you do that

[@EvalConservative]

How did you do it? Does that rear plastic flex enough to get behind it?

[@HashMaster1776]

I smell cap. You ain’t done anything I bet, more like you hold the flashlight for daddy 🤣

[@thedude4631]

Wow should have took everything out

[@sevendyseven4090]

F that shit! I did the same thing as this guy almost 10yrs ago and put matching blue interior fabric to cover it back up with a nice border around the fabric edges..i think it actual blows away the factory look !

[@beastmodemaniac7530]

So much added work just cause you didn't want to take things off. SMH

[@EvalConservative]

Would have been less work and hassle to just pull the plastics off and do it right! LOL!

[@hoggdatsouth]

Dont doit this way!

[@ironlionzion2265]

Clean the blood off the walls 😅

[@drivewaybuilds]

Hmmm so 6x9 do fit in this spot wtf

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It can be done. If you search the Chevy truck forms, you can find people who have done it and post pictures of how they did it.

[@craigllacour649]

That square grill is ugly. the first one was more modern

[@waynepfremmer9921]

You need to replace things the correct way and not butcher it

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re right. People have done videos showing how to do that, but there is a lot of plastic, and a lot of things that you can break when you do this, so I wanted to show people a different way, if they wanted to have better sound, but were not comfortable taking all of the interior plastics apart. My method works, and it still holds together great. I think I picked the ugliest possible speaker covers though. You could probably find some that look pretty good.

[@grootdiaz494]

A little paint wouldnt have hurt either holy crap thats ugly

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re right. It’s hideous. I should’ve looked for something that blended in little better. I just couldn’t find anything at the time.

[@michaelcontreras5440]

Why did you fuck it up like that buddy ? No thank you

[@alexmmrf5620]

This is horrible Please just pay a professional

[@leonera1390]

Porque lo cortas,mal echo eres chafa,la estás echando a perder

[@richardnolan27]

Lame lame!!! lame lame lame !🤮

[@DoubleD8056]

Lazy

[@lobos16lucas]

Que mierda de instalación. What a shit instalation hahahaha....

[@fejazetaforever]

ugly job...!!!

[@downby76]

You should stop making videos that was horrible

[@ny2bama]

🤣🤣🤣 WTF?! No. Do not do this. Any decent car audio shop would charge you $150-$200 for installation.

[@epmcdonald4562]

Hope you get Astro Glide w that fking!! Pay that if you have no common sense or like getting Boo Fooed!

[@clefisch51]

My shop refused for all the above reasons. And they charge $125 an hour.