Toyota 4Runner - Easy Speaker Upgrade • OEM++

[@joeythedime1838]

Audio upgrades! Cool. I've done a few audio upgrades in 5th Gen 4Runners. Here are some impacting 100% plug & play items I've done, most recently in my 21 TRD ORP. Speakers: Front Doors Infinity Kappa 693M 6x9, rear doors and rear hatch Infinity Kappa 62ix 6 1/2", dash Pioneer TS-A709 2-3/4" 2-way speakers. Please check out the Beat-Sonic Amplifier PA2T3K Kit for our head-units. It's a plug & play class A/B amp bumps up our output to a true 45 watts per channel x 4 channels at .01% total harmonic distortion. At ~$270 this is no-brainer and a very noticeable improvement to the non-JBL systems. It's super high quality and made in Japan.

[@Michael-dj9zq]

Maybe you can try some proofreading PRO not ORP You’re backwards

[@joeythedime1838]

@@Michael-dj9zq Nope...TRD ORP = TRD Off Road Premium

[@beaviskornholio2754]

​@Michael-dj9zq I guess you're not familiar with the 4runner models 😂

[@VikingsGarage]

@joeythedime1838 I appreciate you Sharing!!

[@brentthorne1532]

@vikings Garage Thanks for taking a look at it and the install video! It really does make a huge difference compared to the factory system. 30-60min and under $100 made this mod a no brainer!

[@VikingsGarage]

Absolutely!! The sound is a bit crisper on the front area. I love it!!

[@mikecandler4350]

1. I love the Vikings Garage videos and content. This is just one man's opinion. But I wanted to share my feedback. 2. When VG posted pictures with a title of plug and play, I did not hesitate and do not watch the video I just trusted and ordered all the stuff. Figured I would watch the video later. Big mistake. 3. It is not 100% plug and play. 4. Different 4Runners take a different plug adapter so check your year and model. Amazon even says the one VG recommends has been returned a bunch. It is the wrong one for my 4Runner. Had to order the correct plug adapter. Still have to go return the wrong one. 5. Had to buy a Dremel-type tool to modify the speaker dash panel. That sucks, that is not plug and play, but ok. Done. Now I have a new tool that I have always wanted Yay! (Bought a less expensive amazon version works fine). 6. You can use the factory screws from the speakers to mount the new speaker to the 3d printed bracket that you order. No need to find screws. 7. You only need one bolt a little longer that was not clear in the video. Hard to find, but ok a little drilling of the factory clip/bracket and a 3/4" bolt of similar type from Ace Hardware will work. Pain in the neck trip to the store and another modification, not plug and play. 8. The speakers are larger and by basically the same company (JBL) but are they better? 9. Does not sound that different to me. I will keep them for a bit and see, but it is not overwhelmingly different at first listen. UPDATE ok they are louder and more bass in the dash. 10. Verdict: Not sure I would do this if I had seen the video first. But if you have a blown speaker this video helps.

[@VikingsGarage]

I’m sorry for all the difficulties, I have to admit… I’m not much of a sound savvy kind of guy. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I did include all of the links to his install instructions, to feel in all of my gaps. I do appreciate all of your support!!

[@mikecandler4350]

@@VikingsGarage no need to be sorry. Just wanted to let y’all know that the plug adapter link was not correct. And this is a tad bit more than plug and play.

[@brentthorne1532]

Was yours the JBL system? If so did you just modify the stock harness or did you find a harness that worked?@@mikecandler4350

[@brentthorne1532]

Hey @mikecandler4350 do you mind sharing the link to the adapter you used to fit your upgraded factory JBL system? The one linked is for the non-JBL systems found on the models other than limited and pro trims.

[@Thankyou_3]

My heart was crying when you had to shave the grill 😂 I learnt decades ago that sound quality is all relative and gave up spending money on it. I just appreciate OEM paper cone speakers for the sake of durability and mediocre performance.

[@VikingsGarage]

I hear you, I used to go crazy with sound systems. Nowadays I just want piece and quiet. 😅

[@dmb350]

🤣@@VikingsGarage

[@tomc8115]

S2000 started right up. Gotta love that Honda reliability. Also, I suspect that older cars have less parasitic battery drain than newer cars.

[@VikingsGarage]

Those older cars are great. I do believe you are right on that one. Newer cars have entirely too much crap. I believe less is more. That S2000 is not driven enough. 😅

[@masheemashedpotatoes]

I’ve recently replaced the door speakers due to a rattle and I’m definitely doing this. Already ordered the adapters. ;). Thanks!

[@VikingsGarage]

You’re going to love it!! There’s a noticeable difference, for the better. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kevins.1752]

Thanks for the great video. As a suggestion and from what I have seen Toyota do, is wrap those plastic connections in one sided sticky foam. Avoids and potential annoying rattles that may surface later.

[@VikingsGarage]

Great tip!! 🤘🏻

[@aksalaman4689]

Thanks for the install video. Hopefully there are some top quality seat covers in one of the boxes on the floor.

[@VikingsGarage]

There are none, but I might have something coming for that 😉

[@DavidBass-o2d]

Big thanks on this video! For us, the driver side dash speaker failed on our '16 4runner limited. I did everything the same as you, EXCEPT I ordered the Red Wolf wiring harness for the JBL system. That plus everything you did worked out. One side note, you do in fact need a longer screw for the passenger side which I had to buy on the day of install. Again thank you for the video!

[@brentthorne1532]

What harness did you use for the JBL system?

[@VikingsGarage]

You’re very welcome!! I’m glad you got it sorted. 👏🏻

[@brentthorne1532]

Any feedback or link on what harness you used for JBL system would be great!

[@AG4runner]

Did this upgrade about a year and a half ago. I used a bass blocked though as that was recommended on the forums

[@KTM22Ride]

Happy New Year my brother and thanks for the video!

[@VikingsGarage]

Happy New year brother!! 🤘🏻

[@lost1croc]

One great thing about a Limited, the system is pretty damn solid as is🤘😎

[@brentthorne1532]

Ya the upgraded JBL system is really nice. I'm surprised that even in the JBL system the tweeter is still a single 1" tweeter and not the 3.5" coaxial like this. You can do the upgrade on the limited as well, but you just use the wiring from the OEM tweeters and not the adapter listed

[@rickharrison6969]

@@brentthorne1532I have a 12’ limited non jbl system, I would still need those plug and play wiring adaptor correct?

[@brentthorne1532]

Yup!​@@rickharrison6969

[@albetherechillin]

Cool definitely got me thinking maybe I should swap all my stock speakers. Thank you

[@VikingsGarage]

This is definitely a good start.

[@frederickfernandez1510]

Hi and happy new years, once you trim the speaker grill when you mount it does it was flush on the dash like factory ??

[@VikingsGarage]

Happy New Year!! Absolutely flush, didn’t have to shave much.

[@brentthorne1532]

Some people haven't even needed to trim the bottom of speaker grill. But when install is done it looks completely factory

[@TerryM-hb6sy]

The sound on my factory 23 TRD Off Road Premium system sounds OK sitting still, but going down the highway it sounds like parts of the music is missing unless you crank it up louder, will this fix that problem you think? Really enjoy watching your videos !!

[@VikingsGarage]

Honestly, it probably does. Can’t say with certainty. I honestly since installing them, feel as if the songs are more crisp more lively if that makes any sense.

[@TerryM-hb6sy]

thanks, I'm going to try it.@@VikingsGarage

[@brentthorne1532]

@@TerryM-hb6sy Hey! I really noticed an improvement with my 2020TRD ORP on highway with mud tires. The dash speakers get a lot louder now with the full 3.5" upgrade. I am the seller of the adapters haha so take that how you may, but I had the mod going on four years now before I started selling the adapters this winter and love it.

[@TerryM-hb6sy]

one more, your box says 3032 CFX, your link says 3022CFX, Amazon sells both. Make any difference? :) @@VikingsGarage

[@AG4runner]

​@@brentthorne1532 did you use a bass blocker for the 3.5 speaker

[@jerseattle0722]

Viking! Amazing vids! Can you do vid on driving in snow with 4Runner, what you do for settings while dealing with challenging roads and if you use chains on your 4Runner for mountain passes?

[@VikingsGarage]

I’ll put that one on the list, it will probably make for a good one. Thank you for the input.

[@BruisedLee]

Ahh love a clear and simple install video! Question, I noticed the speaker box in the video was for the “3032CFX” but the link provided is for the previous gen “3022CFX”. The speaker bracket was designed for the “3022CFX”. Can you confirm if you used the newer “3032CFX” speaker and that the the bracket still works fine? Thank you!!

[@VikingsGarage]

Works on either.

[@brentthorne1532]

This will work on most 3.25 speakers so either should be fine! docs.google.com/document/d/15hmcC8Zk_aV0ljRCv_-nCW5iHmg1MzR7-I5VKJK98Lw/edit?usp=sharing

[@wamps3370]

I LIKE!!! HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@VikingsGarage]

This is OEM ++ at its finest !! 🤘🏻

[@gibstera5580]

Great video. Thank you for sharing, and Happy New Year 🎉

[@VikingsGarage]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻 Happy New Year!!

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

4:30 thanks for putting this together. To clarify, do the bass blockers come pre-installed? Or I have to buy a soldering iron and take care of that before installing the speakers?

[@VikingsGarage]

If you buy the same ones in the link, they come pre-installed.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

@@VikingsGarage thank you!

[@Serjical23]

@@VikingsGarage Are you sure? The ones in the link are the 3022cfx and the ones in the video are the 3032cfx

[@VikingsGarage]

Then I must be wrong 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lsantamaria1545]

you think its worth doing this mod on the TRD Pro's since its supposed have Toyotas high end system?

[@brentthorne1532]

Quite a few people have. You will just need to do some slight modification of the harness that is already on the JBL speaker. But you won't need to buy the redwolf harness, just the adapter and 3.5" speaker. The addition of the larger 3.5" speaker over just the tweeter in the TRD PRO is a noticeable upgrade. It will still get louder than stock tweeter and have a lot of midrange that is completely missing from the stock JBL and non-JBL dash tweeters.

[@angelgonzales8361]

I knew I liked your channel .As soon as you mentioned my favorite Band TøøL. Big fan here😅.🤘🏽🖤🤘🏽

[@VikingsGarage]

🤘🏻 Right in!! Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@Johnnydammit]

Happy new year! Shit it's starting to snow up by you? I'm down in tomsriver, too warm to snow here, I was out draining the pool from all the rain we've been having 😭

[@VikingsGarage]

I hear you, it’s way too cold here. It literally stop 30 minutes after I shoot that scene. Tomsriver can be fun, specially during Summer.😎 Happy New Year!!

[@pattiweil2878]

Thank you! You made this mod so easy & inexpensive! I ordered ALL parts from your links,but there is a modification I had to make. If you have upgraded, JBL speakers you NEED a different WIRING HARNESS. Order for Anazon: "Red Wolf update car dash Tweeter Speaker wiring harness for select Toyota". In the photos it will show that it fits 2018-2019 TRD/Limited with JBL.

[@VikingsGarage]

Got it!! 👍🏻

[@josean99]

Excellent guide

[@VikingsGarage]

🙏🏻

[@sffsks11]

I'm wondering if these brackets will fit my 24 tundra stock speakers suck....

[@brentthorne1532]

They're designed for the 5th Gen 4Runner. Some designs are similar between Toyota trucks, but it is not verified to fit anything other than the 2010-2024 4Runners

[@michaellabrutto1548]

The brackets seem to work as described, but it would have been nice to include new hardware that fits. The connections get pinched and the sound cuts out. I'm going back in tomorrow to find the right orientation. Anyone have this issue? Do I need to cover the connections with electric tape?

[@Tigermeg816]

Nice!

[@VikingsGarage]

Thank you!! Sounds great actually!!

[@TheSponge945]

Does this work on the Limited with JBL system?

[@VikingsGarage]

It doesn’t.

[@TheSponge945]

@@VikingsGarage are there options for Limited?

[@VikingsGarage]

@TheSponge945 not sure 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@albertcharles5767]

this is not a jbl system, anyone know where I can find the harness?

[@rickharrison6969]

I added this same setup to my 4Runner, and after about 3 weeks the front right sounds like it’s completely blown. I never play music loud so I’m a bit confused, any ideas?

[@brentthorne1532]

would guess the speaker is bad or check the harness connection. Likely just exchanging the speaker will fix it.

[@rickharrison6969]

@SrsLe33 yeah I ended up taking the speaker back and getting some Rockford p132 speakers instead and they haven’t had issues and sound better imo!

[@dhebert715]

Guys, I will sell my NEW 3.5" Dash Speaker Adapter Mount Tweeter Upgrade (PAIR driver and passenger side) for $22 and I pay shipping. I bought the brackets on an impulse buy then decided to upgrade my entire system and go a different route. They will cost about $30 with shipping and the discount code so you can save a little if you buy this pair.

[@terrymullens8268]

Still have them?

[@dhebert715]

Yes, available 👍

[@terrymullens8268]

How do we do this?

[@morfdq]

I hate your videos (jk). Every time you do a video then I run out to the garage to do it on mine. Excellent step by step video

[@VikingsGarage]

😅 I appreciate that!! Happy New Year!!