I know you can put 6.5" speakers in the TJ soundbar. I plan on doing it but I don't want to modify. What models fit the factory bolt in? Thanks.

Polk I've heard, also my alpine fit but only had to relocate the holes

The correct size is 5.25

+1 on the 6.5" Alpines. I just had to drill new screw holes, the 6.5 fit right in the 5.25 speaker hole.
The Alpines I bought are a componet set, I also drilled holes for separate tweeters.

7 years with that stock size, I needed to replace and the sales guy tells me "you do know 61/2's fit?" I was clueless. He was right, they do

There are some brands that don't I've heard, so it's good that the op asked

Polk 6.5 fit, I just re drilled the holes. There is an adapter plate to use to line up holes, just quicker to re drill them.

Will

So do you think that these will work with new holes and thats all?
Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver): Electronics

If not I'll just put the 5.25" in.

6.5's are so much better. If you want polks, see if somebody can get a model number for ya
I assume most will fit.

I think these should fit. I can just screw them in to new holes but it's the modification of the bar that I don't want to do.

You will be ok

can someone link me to the aforementioned adapter brackets for the new speakers? i have some sony xplodes or w/e they are called and was looking to get some 6.5 inch speakers but i would prefer an adapter bracket rather then screwing in new holes... thanks in advance!

For the soundbar? No adapter needed. And screwing new holes is nothing major. Just insert speaker and use self threading screws, done

I found some German made speakers on eBay for about 45 bucks,they are high quality and sound great,best of all they fit right in no drilling. now the dash speakers are another story,I found some high quality speakers on eBay,but they required extensive sheet metal work making brackets to fit the dash and then mounting the speakers to them. good luck (it ain't easy) but if it were it wouldn't be a Jeep and the high satisfaction level wouldn't be there when it works

So I just take the drill with self threading screws and just drill until its tight?

Yes. A drill would work, but I just used a screwdriver and some good ol' elbow grease

There's is a forum member that makes those adapters for the front. Pretty inexpensive. As far as installing them, there's no major modification involved. All that is required Is removing a section of sheetmetal that is in the way. I believe he has detailed instructions on his site.

Ken

At QUADRATEC they have direct replacement KICKERS for soundbar and dash.I have a JVC with a 70 amp feeding the sound bar they can take it.Sounds good.Added a 150 amp feeding 2 kicker 9'' subs in a box instead of a trunk.CRANKS AND CLEAR.

The dash brackets are here
TJ 5.25 Speaker Adapters

That metal fab just got a lot easier haha. Now does anyone have advice for a good and inexpensive head unit? I have some crappy Dual in now as the P.O. had a whole sound system but took it.

Their cheaper now. My alpine was only $200 w/ 3 sets of preouts (4v)
A good system starts at the head unit. So base everything off of your choice of it.

I got the Polk 6.5" db651S a while back and they fit in my sound bar without drilling new screw holes. Below is an ebay link to the same kind I got. They sound good too.
I have the 5-1/4" adapters for the the front. I just haven't installed them yet.

Polk Audio DB651S Slim Mount 6.5" Coaxial Speakers NEW! | eBay

[QUOTE=JeepNamedTJ;1348737]The dash brackets are here
TJ 5.25 Speaker Adapters

These are the adapters I installed yesterday. I just had to cut this small steel piece out of the way with M1 aviation snips. They work well. IMO

Making new screw holes is not an issue easily done just be careful. 6 1/2 speakers fit just fine in most sound bars I put a set of infinity 6.5 in mine with no issues at all. However dont get these speaker holders that go infront of wheel well they are too small for any decent speaker to fit in. Just a heads up for anyone else out there looking at these.

i currently have some sony speakers in my soundbar and i want to get these... Amazon.com: Infinity Reference 6030cs 6.5-Inch 270-Watt Two-Way Component System: Electronics i was wondering what a component system was and if i was able just to buy these to replace the sonys with no extra equipment needed? also would i be able to relocate the sonys from the soundbar to the dash? they seem to be an entirely different shape then the dash speakers...

He will be gone, doing Natnl Guard maneuvers, July 07 thru Aug 08. Follow the link & scroll down, so order fast!

I have the direct fit Kickers from Quadratec in my soundbar and they sound great. Also they come with wiring harnesses so they are plug and play...no cutting the factory wiring. I'll be ordering the ones for the dash next week.

Just ordered four speakers to replace the Jeep 4 speaker setup. And I purchased the Nalin bracket before he leaves. Everything I bought is here.

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver): Electronics

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB521 5.25-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver): Electronics

TJ 5.25 Speaker Adapters

polk makes a great speaker. i have alpine 6.5's in my soundbar and they sound great. id highly recommend an amplifier as well

With the aquisition of more money I will purchase an amplifier, new head unit, and probably a subwoofer. Then I can BOUNCE!!!!

Amazingly, all items I ordered came yesterday. That was 2-day FREE Amazon shipping instead of 5-8 and Nalin's product also arrived. Installed all 4 speakers and I am more than pleased with Polk Audio. Highly recommend.

Thanks for passing along that info! I just got back, hopefully I can get all the orders placed while I was gone packaged and shipped by tomorrow. Thanks for your support