1987 Ford Bronco II Speaker Sizes

The 1987 Ford Bronco II factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates 4 inch speakers, and a rear door panel supporting 6x8 inch units. Selecting a suitable replacement and upgrade involves choosing among midrange or full-range compatible speaker types.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 6x8 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1987 Ford Bronco II Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
1 easy to replace
0 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1987 Ford Bronco II Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN 7"×2" 180×50 Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 1987 Ford Bronco II front soundstage relies on 4-inch midrange drivers mounted in the dashboard, which suggests these speakers handle primarily vocal and mid-frequency content rather than full-spectrum audio reproduction.
  • Dashboard speakers in this configuration typically lack dedicated tweeters and woofers, meaning the factory setup may produce limited high-frequency detail and bass response from the front positions.
  • Rear door panels accommodate 6x8-inch full-range speakers, which likely serve as the primary source for lower frequencies and overall sound coverage within the cabin.
  • The full-range designation for rear speakers indicates they incorporate woofer and tweeter elements within a single frame, potentially providing broader frequency response than the front midrange units.
  • Upgrading the rear 6x8-inch positions could yield more noticeable improvements in overall sound quality compared to replacing the smaller dashboard midrange speakers, given their full-range capability and larger cone area.
  • The single DIN radio opening suggests limited space for aftermarket head units with extensive equalization controls, though standard-sized receivers would install without modification.
  • This speaker arrangement places most bass and treble reproduction responsibility on the rear door locations, while front dashboard speakers contribute primarily to midrange clarity and stereo imaging.
  • Component speaker systems designed for 6x8-inch openings might offer separate tweeters that could be surface-mounted to improve high-frequency dispersion from the rear positions.
  • The 4-inch front speaker diameter limits available aftermarket options compared to more common sizes like 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch, though midrange-specific replacements remain available from various manufacturers.