Simple Stock Speaker Replacement 2nd Gen

I noticed that my front driver side speaker (in the lower door) seems to not have much volume out of it unless I crank the volume all the way up, then it starts acting normally. Not sure what that means but thought I might just replace it.

I don;t really need an upgrade, I just need easy. Is there a plug and play speaker out there that is equivalent to the stick speaker?

Not sure if it matters, but this is a four door cab.

 

Just to add, I do have the system with the small speaker at the top of the door. Does that mean the lower speaker does not have a tweeter?

 

First issue could be a connection issue. Clean the connections on the speaker and amp.

Second question: Tacoma "tweeters" are really small full range. The main speaker is also full range.

 

Gotcha. That makes sense. I will also check the connections.

Was reading a post on Crutchfield that says...

"The Tacoma's front door houses a 6"x9" speaker molded to a mounting bracket, so an aftermarket 6"x9" speaker will not fit unless you build a new mounting bracket. We recommend that you install a 6-1/2" or 5-1/4" speaker in the front door with the help of a mounting bracket because it will mount to the existing screw holes."

So are there any easy bolt in aftermarket speakers that do not require anything special to mount?

 

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You will need a speaker adapter, get a replacement speaker with an adapter, or will have to build one. Some people gut the stock OEM speaker to reuse the basket. I did see a replacement speaker with a molded adapter, that was a few years ago; can't speak to current availability.

I bought an adapter for a new 6x7 coax. I also replaced the OEM "tweeter" with a real tweeter and blocking cap.