How to take stock speakers out of DK CAB

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gkm

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Hey all,

I installed a stereo in my new CT335 Cab; however, I would really appreciate someone letting me know how to get the stock speakers out for replacement. I've unscrewed the speaker cover, but this isn't the way to remove/install. I assume the top of the cab comes off, just not sure how to do it. Please help if you can.

Thanks,

Greg
 
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Hey all,

I installed a stereo in my new CT335 Cab; however, I would really appreciate someone letting me know how to get the stock speakers out for replacement. I've unscrewed the speaker cover, but this isn't the way to remove/install. I assume the top of the cab comes off, just not sure how to do it. Please help if you can.

Thanks,

Greg


i have the DK45, and started to remove the roof assembly to route some wires for an emergency beacon last year. Theres an explanation in my service manual on how to do it..but its a REAL pain..,'

many many bolts all over the place. After getting it about 2/3rds of the way done, i gave up and re-assembled it after getting a look underneath. theres so much stuff under there associated with a/c, heat, etc.

there is one picture of the speaker, and it shows nuts on the inside of the cabin supporting the speakers. so the roof would have to be removed.


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Well, it's a PITA, but not that hard. I had to completely remove the cab roof to have it repaired a couple weeks ago. You can open it up by simply removing 4 bolts, unfortunately, you'll need to remove 6 more if you have any chance of putting 2 of the original 4 back in place.

There are 4 bolts in the top roof of the cab that are painted orange to match. (Sorry, just noticed you have a Bobcat, they'll obviously be white). Ignore these, you don't need to take them out.

There is a bolt in each door opening that you need to remove. When you open each door, look up, they thread up into the roof, mine had a cover that had to be removed.

There are two hidden bolts in the front between the work lights that also thread up into the roof. You can get a small socket in there and remove them, that's what I did, but re-installing them when you're done is VERY difficult. I'd say you could do it, but I gave up quickly and removed the 6 bolts that hold the grey trim with the work lights. I actually only removed 4 on one side so I could pull it out of the way, started the bolt and then reinstalled 3 of them and then removed the other 2 so I could do the other side. That worked better since the piece would be hanging by the wires for the work lights otherwise. I also had to remove the 4 bolts at the back that hold the hinges, but it should open wide enough that you don't have to.

If I had to remove it and then re-install it again now, it would be less than a 30 minute job. It took much longer the first time.

Check out post #33 of my thread on the subject, you'll see what's up there and in the first pic of the roof, you can see one of the speakers in the bottom right corner of the picture.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/267541-ahhhhhhhhh-4.html

I'm really looking forward to a review of the new speakers. They're easy enough to replace and the old ones sound like cr@p, so it's very much worthwhile. I'm just not sure how much better other 4" speakers would be.
 
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Oh ya, almost forgot. There should be enough cable for the antenna so that you don't have to remove it from the radio, but mine was coilled with a tie strap. You'll either have to pull the cable or remove the strap.
 
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Thanks guys! Being impatient, I took all roof bolts/nuts off and lifted to install speakers.

If anyone wants to know how and what wires to use, feel free to email/pm me.

I actually used the stock hole cover to mount the stereo.

Greg
 
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Thanks guys! Being impatient, I took all roof bolts/nuts off and lifted to install speakers.

If anyone wants to know how and what wires to use, feel free to email/pm me.

I actually used the stock hole cover to mount the stereo.

Greg

My DK45 came with a stereo installed, so I'm good there, but the stock speakers are REALLY bad. I imagine you went with 4" speakers to fit the speaker holes and I don't think there's anyway to make the holes bigger. What is the sound like? I'm not sure if my dislike of the speakers comes from them being really bad speakers or the fact that they're only 4". I'd install new speakers in a heart beat if I knew they'd make a difference.
 
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My DK45 came with a stereo installed, so I'm good there, but the stock speakers are REALLY bad. I imagine you went with 4" speakers to fit the speaker holes and I don't think there's anyway to make the holes bigger. What is the sound like? I'm not sure if my dislike of the speakers comes from them being really bad speakers or the fact that they're only 4". I'd install new speakers in a heart beat if I knew they'd make a difference.

My cab had the stock speakers installed and they do suck; however, the 4" 3-ways that I put in are not all that much better! That said, it's easy to do, but I think that you need to spend a lot more than I did regarding speaker replacement. I think I'll peruse Crutchfield for better speakers. Don't get me wrong, it sounds pretty good, and then again, it's a tractor, so I may just leave what I have in there now.

You could definitely make the holes bigger if you're inclined...but not for me.
 
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ya, theres enough noise from the motor, so im not inclined to blast the speakers to add to it.

I agree the stock arnt great, but they sure make plowing/blowing snow more enjoyable.
 
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also, for those with the DK cab. theres an ipod jack located under the right cup holder. works great
 

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grsthegreat said:
also, for those with the DK cab. theres an ipod jack located under the right cup holder. works great

Wait the minute.... Kioti tractors come with I phone hook up???? Such luxury doesn't even exist on my Cadillac escalade!
 

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