'97 FLD 120 front speakers in upper counsel

If your going to replace them with factory then yes, but if you bought aftermarket
they screw in from the outside . Sounds crazy , but I just smashed them with a hammer took out the factory and then screwd in the new ones with the outside cover .

 

I replaced mine as well. Had to remove the headliner, center curtin track and the overhead console. While you have it all apart, I'd suggest replacing the rubber gaskets on the cab marker lights as well (flat-top models) as it is a million times easier once you have all that crap removed, and add some silicone to the inside of the wire openings for the lights, that way you can stop any leaks you have. Also make sure you have a good set of bits and a fully powered drill to remove all the screws

Lastly, good luck and don't misplace the million screws that hold it all together.

 

Lol I have been looking at my 02 Classic not wanting to tackle that job, but my speakers are clearly garbage, think I may try the smash and grab

 

It's a real pain for sure, as I did it on my 93. The smash idea would work most likely, unless you cracked the housing, then it would look like crap. Put the best quality speaker in that you can stomach price wise as well, so you won't have to do it again. Rubber surround and poly cone would be the least I'd do, and it's tough to find the size these days, so plan on going to a car stereo store, not a Best Buy or their ilk.

 

Hammers and truckdrivers are never a good combination, remove the headliner, make sure the speakers you buy will fit, you feel better for doing the job right.

 

I believe the one's they are talking about using the hammer with will mount on the outside opening and have a mesh grill to put over them, so you really would not be able to tell anything happened.....hopefully

 

Changing my name to Thor

 

Are these speakers 4. Inch