To whoever has replaced the main 6.5" door speaker before (03-07 body style):

Did you try to remove the plastic piece around the stock speaker that clips it in to the door, or just drill mounting holes in the door and use self tapping screws or something to install? It seems like the plastic peice is glued on to the speaker pretty good, dont want to break anything trying to get it off.

Thanks

 

self tapping screws here. i replaced mine two years ago can't remember how i got the stocker out i think i just pulled it out..

 

Yes, you can mount directly to the metal with self tapping.

I went ahead and made a small MDF panel for better sealing.

 

i took that plastick thing of on my tahoe and mounted the after market one to it fit perfect

 

The speakers i order came with new plastic mounts. My buddies truck we just re used the factory plastic mounts and mounted new speakers to it.