1995-1999 GMC & CHEVY TRUCK FRONT SPEAKER INSTALL & REPLACEMENT
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- In this video I show the install procedure that I used to install and replace the factory front door speakers in my 1995 GMC Suburban. This procedure should work on most 1995-1999 GMC and Chevrolet full-size trucks including Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon & Suburban. Also should work with Escalade of those years. This is specific to the GMT-400 platform for the years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
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Yes I love the rain and I love my 96 suburban v8 with 300k miles. I just installed all new speakers, wires, head unit and EQ. A lot of work and modification but wow what a fun project and an amazing final product. Sounds great inside the immense volume of the interior.
I can't imagine listening to this for more than a couple minutes.
Man no kidding..
NOTE: There is a simpler way to wire the speakers. Crutchfield and others offer a harness adapter that will fit the plug that the stock woofer connects to, and from there you can connect the harness adapter wires to the crossover, and then run new wires from the crossover to the new speakers. The stock woofer and tweeter are wired in parallel in the door wiring harness so all you need is one of them, and the woofer plug is the handiest. No wire chasing needed. :)
Also: for a single-DIN head unit upgrade, the Metra 99-3002 mounting kit is THE BEST. No need to fool around with trying to fit the DIN sleeve into the faceplate and bend all the tabs - it has screw-in side-clamping plates that will hold the radio in the bracket. Get the antenna adapter and the harness adapter with it, and you're set.
So if i was going with all in one speakers do i still need do anything with tweeters? Or can i just put new pair or tweeters in or delete them?
Great video. And just a note for others, you mentioned chasing the wires back in the loom on the door, but if you look at the wiring diagram you can see the tweeter and woofer wires are identical, meaning you can plug the crossover into the tweeter connector only and run a new wire to the woofer. This may not look as clean but it will prevent having to tear up the wiring loom.
I went to pull and save in spokane valley and found all my replacement speakers. I've got around 75$ in all speakers and head unit my burb sounds sweet. Love me some pull&save. Great video
Love the rain! I also need to replace the speakers in my '99 Tahoe.
Yeah, for what other reason would you watch this?
Nice work Jimmy! I am glad how you found a place to mount the crossover. I did consider that with my 98, but ended up getting 4-Ways in the front doors, and I am still using the stock tweeter. The rear pillars (I have a K1500 Pickup) have 3-Ways. I plan on putting in some aftermarket tweeters in the doors, but that will be later.
Everyone has their brand, and mine is Pioneer. Always used and trusted them and always have had great sound and performance. I bet it already sounds better, and adding an aftermarket unit will really wake up the sound in your truck.
A few things I want to add:
1: Be sure you tie back the wires where they go into the woofer and such. Often times, I have found that the extra wire will come into contact with the Window when it goes down. I like to take off the little grille at the rear of the door (3 8mm screws) and look inside while I actuate the window. I do this to make sure I am not catching any wires with the window.
2: You are right about the age. The clips WILL break, so get some replacements.
3. Most times, you can simply grasp the door lock/window/mirror control panel and pull up. It pops off very easily. A screwdriver helps to unplug the connections.
4. Crutchfield is great at helping to include connectors for the stock connector, and then to the aftermarket speakers. In some cases, you may need to modify them to connect them, but it is better than cutting the harness.
I am looking forward to more videos with the GMT400. Yes, these trucks are known by many names, but it may be best to call it by it’s model and refer to then as the GMT400 platform. Just a thought. I have done it all as well... new head unit (touchscreen unit with backup camera), speakers, amp and sub. If I can help give any tips or anything for your installs or videos, let me know. I’d be glad to help.
Keep up the great videos Jimmy, and take special care of that truck!
I Totally Dig the rain buddy.. and Nothing is quite as tranquil as thunder and lightning along with it.. Especially when nestled in the Bitteroot. Absolutely wonderful.
You're half right on the GMT400 thing. The platform dates back to 88 on the trucks, 93 on the Suburban/Tahoe/Blazer. However, 95 (94?) was the first year of your interuor, which is when GM put the front speakers in the doors with components. 88-94(?) was a different interior with front speakers in the dash (not component).
Michael White correct on the years. The trucks made their debut in the 400 platform in 88, but the SUVs held until about 93 like you mentioned. It was 1995 when GM redesigned the exterior and interior of the trucks, giving them the nicer looking front end (in my opinion) and the rounder dash. 1998 was the last year, when GM changed to the GMT800 platform. Some of the 2500/3500 trucks, as well as the SUVs, held the 400 platform until 2000 or so.
I used a 5channel amplifier in my GMC and wow with a little 8" subwoofer the sound is amazing. Without the amplifier it was good but now it's on another level. I also sound deadened the floor and doors on my project work truck.
Bad ass video! 95 K1500 SLT owner. 223k and a million more to go!
I love the rain and I do a lot of lightning photography. I am going to replace my door speakers. I have the 1997 GM extended cab
Great video! I followed all the steps and new speakers are a definite improvement. Buy the parts from Crutchfield, the Infinity components and a Alpine Double DIN touch screen. Crutchfield is more expensive but they sell good stuff and have excellent customer service!
Im installing morel tempo ultra's myself. I only got 2 out of 4 speakers installed and they sound amazing drastic improvement over stock speakers
A quick note about your audio inputs on your factory radio. On my radio (''99 GMC Yukon) I had both a CD player and a cassette tape player, but no input for an MP3 or other audio source. I found, however, an adapter that sticks into the tape player and has a 1/8" mini jack on a 2' cord that will plug into any source with an audio out plug, sticking out of the adapter and the tape tray. I simply place the adapter into the tape player, plug the mini jack into my MP3 player (which I attached to the dash with a bit of self adhesive velcro) and voila - I have very good sound from the MP3 to my system. The adapter cost me under $10 and the MP3 player I bought for about the same price. Now I have hundreds of songs, which I can take in, connect to my computer, and change or add to at my leisure.
I’m replacing the sound system in my 1997 GMC Yukon SLT. 4x4. So, much appreciated.
I definitely mucked up the plastic pins on my 2009 Ford Fusion, when I was replacing the window mechanism. The car had like 250K miles on it. I didn't care. I just zipped it back together with self tapping screws.
I got a 95 C1500. I'll probably do the speakers next.
I bought the Primus pr603cf speakers that come with a 3/4 inch tweeter instead of the 1 inch and they will fit directly in the window switch panel with no modifications or hacks with a dremel. It has the same housing that you thread the nut on the back as well.
May be just me but I headphones on and seemed like I was being yelled out from mountain top. LOL, great video! Subbed!
Live in Gig Harbor WA. I love rain. People think I'm weird. But it's a temperate rain region here.
Thanks for video. About to replace all speakers in 99 gmc k1500 suburban 4x4.
Great video and explanation, Jimmy. Two thumbs up.
So finally got around to this install on your recommendation on speakers from crutchfield
Damn Hot Suburban is like a concert Hall. Replaced rear Doors with JBL Harmon Concert521F
Looking at the 6×9 in rear later this week.
Crutchfield is the best forgot about them . Used to buy from the when I was deployed.
Thanks Jimmy.
PS much respect to the Dietz picture.
Thanks on to your next video on Suburban's K1500.
I'm a native of SoCal. We ALL love rain!
Really appreciate you doing this video, man. About to do a full install on this truck and this is great motivation and information
Hey, enjoy your videos. I have a 96 GMC SLE C1500 that I bought new in 96. It is white and has the same blue interior that you have. Some of the mods I have made on my truck. Dual exhausts, installed a double dinn 6.5 Alpine Radio, XM radio, GPS and backup camera. Also my mirrors got ugly so I put chrome mirror skins on that look great. After breaking original grill I installed a billet grill. Other than that truck is original just updated some. Regards.
I LOVE RAIN IT CALMS ME DOWN
any 1988 - 2002 older style non RDS radios will work in your truck. You may have to fab some brackets to mount it up but Delco built some strong units with CD players and 5 to 7 band EQ's that sounded great. May be an easier option for you. I my self don't care for aftermarket radios.
Awsome examples on your replacements and installs, Jimmy. Continue the videos. They are most helpful.
My family and I, Thank you for saving us money.
Jimmy, I always enjoy your videos
Good information
Thanks
Thanks a lot Jim, your videos it really help me to improve several issues in my truck .
I love the rain... Only problem is it never rains in Denver. I mean it does a few times a year I guess, sometimes lol
Love the 🌧!! Love your vids
The band name thing made me subscribe. Thanks!
I love the intro yes they are all the same
Rain ☔️ rain 🌧 lightening ☔️☔️☔️🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧👋🏼👍🏼
I love the rain 2 man especially thunder and lightning storms
What size is the tweeter? I'm in process of upgrading my system, and wanting to order correct replacement size.
are the back doors on the suburban the same as the back doors on the crew cab trucks?
Replaced my 95 SUBURBAN door and rear headliner speakers years ago with Kenwood deck and speakers truck rocks now,great sound quality
MY DAD HAD THIS TRUCK 1997 GMC SUBURBAN WHITE
I love the rain too, but I live in New Mexico.
All I want to do is get more bass out of my stock radio. Do those speakers do that?
Love your content. And I love my 99 Yukon. Do all of the work myself on it.
So what did you do with the light green and light cables? Did you end up using them? Or do you only use the dark and green on crossover and that it? Thank you
Good video, 👍Make sure to do a video if you change the speakers in the way back roof area
I have a 99 K1500 and want to update my front and back speakers at this time . I dont want to change my head unit or have to worry about power output . What specs do you recommend that can be handled with factory headunit setup .
I have a 2002 Silverado
I’d like to see you do the same “upgrade” on your 2003 suburban
when you disconnect old speakers - there are 2 lines, one for Tweeter, one for woofer, which u connected to Frequency box? and what did you do with the second line ? thx
why cut wire junctions? just use stock tweeter wires or woofer wires to the crossover inlet and leave the other one disconnected! don't you agree? or is there a probleme with that?
Planning on doing my 96 pickup but probably will install boommats also with new speakers
My tweeters didn’t come with a cross over is there a way to just wire it straight up without a crossover?
What Is The deeper speaker size this truck supports?
did you happen to measure the max speaker depth when you first had it out? can't find anything about max depth online
Mr. Jim, My 97 did not come with tweeters. I salvaged a stock pair. /Question: Do I need a crossover? or, can I splice off the woofer wires>?P.S. I like the rain more than the sunshine...
Did you say there was a light bulb under the control panel for the windows and locks? If so is it easy to replace?
Love the rain??? Oh you must live in the Pacific northwest!🤣🤣🤣
Did you purchase the 4 speaker set (2 Tweets, 2 fronts, and the additional two for the rear) or did you purchase the 2 Tweets and 2 fronts only?
Are you going to upgrade the speakers in the 2003 Suburban? Interested where you would put the crossover in that one.
Where is located the heating coil on a 1997 Chevrolet GMC Subaru van 1500
Great explanation of everything!👍
I can't remember doing my front door speakers. But I'm sure that I did the middle two with Memphis PR series 5.25 two-way
They do suck I replaced them with Rockford fosgate midrange and tweeters
since you have a cassette you can get a cassette to 3.5mm adapter.
Its great your detailed but damn you edited so much your mouth just keeps running
I got a GMC Yukon '96 and I only have one speaker working even with the bluetooth and radio any idea hot to fix
I think an Denali 120 mph cluster would be a nice touch
Nicely explained, and good details. Love your videos.
Loving the rain as well!
Thank you 😊 i really need your help.
I absolutely love the rain!!!
My regular cab base model didn’t come with component speaker I wanna get the panels that from a higher trim to put the tweeter on the OE location
I love the rain also. Could you replace your radio unit s I can replace mine as well? I have a 2005 Tahoe.
I love thunder and rain
Absolutely, PRAISE God for the Rain.
Love the rain
Thanks!
Coffee time, Thanks!!
Very professional, well done 👍
Good info. Thanks..
Why is so difficult to change the speakers out? I have a 1998 GMC Suburban and the speakers are blown 😢. I got the speakers but after watching your video 😮 i dont think i can change it out. Maybe i can 😭
Its easy bro. Just did mine for the 2nd time after owning my suburban for over a decade. Havent gotten around to running new wires to the 4x10s in the back.
I had a 1995 C1500 that didn't have the tweeter. It had the place & grill but no tweeter. My 1997 K1500 has the tweeter. I ordered a JVC head unit and 4 speakers all for $150 from Crutchfield. The head unit has everything, bluetooth, pandora, apple play, 5 volt preamp outputs and iron was only $99.
Can't reccomend them enough.
Which JVC HU model you purchase?
I have a 99 dodge Dakota with the infinity tweeter but not the 6.5 any ideas for upgrade
Dude this is the best instructional video hands down. Thanks
Did the set you bought do the whole Suburban? Or did you have to buy it a section at a time?
Just the driver and passenger front door speakers
@@1RoadGarage so in a suburban you would need two kits? Do they make a kit for the full truck?
hell the stock ones aren’t bad with a aftermarket headunit and paired with a sub
But it’s so much better when you upgrade your door speakers. I have a 95 Sierra with a kenwood head unit and 6-1/2” door speakers paired with a 12” rockford fosgate enclosed sub. It’s a match made in heaven. I plan on upgrading my door speakers, head unit and adding a sub on my 11 Chevy 2500hd as soon as possible
I assume mine are factory but with high pass filter set properly they sound amazing for factory and actually hear them with 2 12" incriminator audio subwoofers banging in the back. Although I am replacing them soon but just figured I'd give my 2 cents
Awesome vid thanks
Do I need 2 crossover’s ? 1 for each door?
exactly, each woofer and tweeter combo needs one crossover, so one for each door.
(Or you run the tweeter from independent amp channels and set the crossover there, but that's a whole different story for high end audio setups)
Marco Gruber thanks Marco u saved a serious hassle
hello , you don't really need a crossover if you get a tweeter with built in low with filter. and the large woofer will just work fine as full range.
What size speaker and tweeter?
Love your videos man
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My ones in the second row seats don't get any sound. Seeing you rip the paper off that speaker I see why now.
Rockford Fosgate sales component system where the crossover is in the magnet of the woofer and you don't have to mount a crossover look at Rockford Fosgate Punch series
Forgot how to mention on the removal for the door handle trim
Thumbs up for rain and 99 suburbans and Yukons.
I believe the 1st gen Escalades came with a Bose unit.
That sounds about right. Didn't think of that...
Yeah I know your gonna change the radio anyways but I’m pretty sure they sell
Cheap Cassettes that have a cord to plug into iphone just in case you wanna test it as is. @ wal Mart
Will you replace the speakers above the rear tail gate?
Yes! Soon
My 1995 c-2500 has the spot of course but no wires to connect to in door
Love a rainu night
Chase wires? Cut tape back? What?
They both have the same feed bro. Just cut and cap the tweeter wire, run the original woofer wire into the crossover then run new wire from the crossover to the speakers.
Done.
Great video, but you sure did create a lot of work for yourself! Lol!
Were can I buy the speaker bracket