Why Not Cut Doors???

[Depression 10+ year member]

Hey, I have a 1992 GMC extended Cab and Just about everyone has told me that the biggest I can go in the doors is 5.25..(there are no speakers in doors they are in Dash) Unless I go with some custom glass panels or something. I do not understand what the Big deal is if I simply cut larger holes in the doors??. I have owned this truck for 12 years and don't plan to sell it..

Why exactly is Cutting larger holes not a consideration for the installers I have talked to. One guy mentioned that 6.5's **** in the door panels too much, but there must be a way to fix that...

It is just hitting me now that I should not be restricted to 5.25's in the doors?..I mean I watch MONSTER GARAGE and I don't think this kind of door Mod is that crazy of a thing..LOL

Any opinions on the Pros and Cons of cutting holes in the door MetaL to accomadate a 1.25 inch larger mid??

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[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

5.25, should be plenty good for u //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Radar 10+ year member]

bigger doesn't really meen better.

 

[boister77 10+ year member]

stick witht the 5.25" mid if you don't plan on cutting the hole yourself. you could always create a mdf baffle but it may protrude a bit especially if you're trying to keep a stock appearance.

 

[`pr0digy 10+ year member]

I just did my install last weekend, went from 5.25 to 6.5 holes. Just took a sawzall to the door metal, and a dremel to the interior panel. It looks alright, but the stock grill doesn't fit back on, leaving the ugly red mounting places for it. If your set on 6.5's, I'd say go for it, just make sure that there is enough room, and that you can cut if there's not enough.