1987 GMC Safari Speaker Sizes
The 1987 GMC Safari factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 6x9 inch speakers, while rear door panel locations accept a 6.5 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for an audio replacement and upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1987 GMC Safari Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01987 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari includes two speaker locations that accept different sizes, with rear door panels accommodating 6.5-inch units and dashboard positions fitted for 6x9-inch components. The dashboard location typically serves as the primary sound source in this configuration, suggesting replacement efforts might prioritize these positions first when addressing audio quality concerns.
- Both midbass and full-range speaker types prove compatible with the rear door panel openings, while dashboard positions support full-range designs exclusively. This specification indicates that door locations could accept either specialized midbass drivers for enhanced low-frequency output or complete full-range solutions for broader frequency coverage.
- The single DIN radio opening in the 1987 GMC Safari maintains the standard 2-inch height specification common to this head unit format, though width and depth parameters would need verification against specific aftermarket units before installation planning.
- Replacement speaker selection for dashboard positions involves working within the 6x9-inch oval format, which generally provides greater surface area compared to round designs and may contribute to increased output capability within the available mounting space.
- The availability of full-range compatibility across both locations suggests the factory audio system likely distributed sound through multi-purpose drivers rather than employing separate components for different frequency ranges, a configuration that aftermarket upgrades could potentially improve through component separation strategies.