Got my new-to-me 2005 KJ CRD a month ago. I have been focused on all the CRD tweaks but finally got through the major ones. Front door speakers were blown so I pulled one to get size, etc for replacement. The speaker foam securing the edge of the speaker to the frame was broken all the way around the speaker on both left and right hand speakers. Looked like all I needed to do was to re-secure the edge and it would work again. I have done some guitar amp speaker repair in the past so thought I would try a cheap and dirty repair. I had a mostly used up bottle of liquid wiring insulation so I used it to re-secure the edges of the speaker. The liquid insulation is very sticky and stays pliable after it sets, and already comes with a brush for application. I have puckyed up both speakers and will reinstall this evening.

Since this buggy is powered by a diesel any performance loss should not be noticeable, any distortion will be buried by my motor clatter (a trait I dearly LOVE about my KJ CRD). I am not really looking for high end stereo performance but would like to have front speakers. The rear ones play great.

Since both the speakers failed EXACTLY the same this may be a cheap and easy fix for others that may not want to upgrade the speakers with replacements. Took 20 minutes to pull both speakers and 10 minutes to pucky them up. Will wait about 4 hours to reinstall and 24 hours before placing under power.

I'll update with results.

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Stone White 2005 KJ Limited CRD.
EHS, ORM, Fixed Flex Fan done.
Does EXACTLY what I expected pulling my 20 ft bass boat, chasing reds up and down the beach at North Padre Island.

Wrong section.

Just buy new speakers already....

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2006 CRD http://www.UtahPowderCoatings.com/ http://www.gorecon.com/ I'm kind of a big deal.
RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

Someone give this guy thread-moving privileges already....

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Bub
06 Inop Edition CRD Silver
06 Inop Edition CRD Green

Hey, JL Rockies. Sorry I posted wrong, I am new here. Since there are nicer forums to discuss my Jeep in I will just bow out of this one and then you won't be bothered having to criticize this New-bee anymore.

Ta-Ta

Gone for good.

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Stone White 2005 KJ Limited CRD.
EHS, ORM, Fixed Flex Fan done.
Does EXACTLY what I expected pulling my 20 ft bass boat, chasing reds up and down the beach at North Padre Island.

If some poor sole stumbles across this wrongly placed post, the speakers now sound Great for speakers with car doors for enclosures and bought using the lowest bid method. Time total Pull, fix, install was 40 minutes, cost was ZERO.

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Stone White 2005 KJ Limited CRD.
EHS, ORM, Fixed Flex Fan done.
Does EXACTLY what I expected pulling my 20 ft bass boat, chasing reds up and down the beach at North Padre Island.