Bit of a speaker snag

I am changing out all of me speakers in my 09 dcab and I was putting in the front 6x9 speakers (with 1 inch brackets I got....not ********* variety) and I noticed that even with the bracket in place, the rear end of the speaker hits the glass (when rolled down). It looks like i need about another 1/4 inch of clearance in the back...

My question is, can i just add some spacers and mount the speaker? or will doing so make it so my door panel doesnt fit on anymore? I don't mind shaving a little bit off the door panel if i need to, but I don't want to do alot to it. I wanted to get some answers before I try it just so I don't go spending money on parts I don't need.

Here are the speakers I have:
PIONEER TS-D902P


The website says they have a mounting depth of 3.5 inches. Any ideas to make them fit?

Thanks,
David

 

At 3.5" deep you will need to add the 1/4" spacer and you will most likely have to trim a bit off on the inside of the door panel.

 

Thanks for the reply MrMarv! I have heard that you are the one to go to concerning stereo in my Taco.

How much modification to the door panel am i looking at? I mean are we talking cutting the door all up, or simply removing that perpendicular flap of plastic coming out fromt the speaker grill.

 

You're welcome and yes all you need to do is remove some of the flap of plastic on the backside of the speaker grill.

 

Awesome, I believe I can manage that!