Consensus is you need to splice these in because the stock speakers have them internally:
You will need connectors for the speakers (at this point I do not believe a suitable adapter has been identified). I would suggest some automotive panel tools and the high pass crossovers mentioned in the prior post, along with a 7mm socket. I used 300hz Crutchfield high pass x-overs and I am very happy with the outcome, but I could not a/b test 300 vs. 600hz and my speakers have a 3.2ohm nominal impedance, which yields a frequency slightly higher than 300hz, from what I remember. The crossovers have the spade connectors, but they left exposed metal, so I also used heat shrink tubing over the connectors to avoid a short (electrical tape would do as well).
Anyone not splice in Bass Blockers? Is it bad?
How much vibration do you get with the Bronco being so modular? Wondering if felt would be needed between body and removeable side panels....
I haven't noticed any extra vibration or rattles around the vehicle coming from the lower frequencies so far! I'm not sure which panels you're worried about, but the fenders that are user removable are still secured to the vehicle very well. The only thing I would worry about rattling would probably be plastic interior trim pieces!
Consensus is that they pop and distort from the low bass they try to play... The factory 4's had bass blockers on them too.
Ok thanks, I'll order some tomorrow
Are they needed for the rear pods too? I haven’t been able to sort that out? I assumed so - and bought 2 pairs. But, I wasn’t sure if the rear pods had the stock blockers external. They looked identical after removal. Just making sure.
I know the 4" front speakers have built in bass blockers so if you replace them its just prudent to add blockers for your new speakers. I have no idea if the rear 4 inch speakers are identical to the front ones though. It would make sense that they are the same but .....
