Definitive answer? JBL-equipped dash speaker drop-in replacements...

[aweaver65]

Update: I wasn't too happy with my service writer from that visit I mentioned above and when they asked me to fill out a survey, I did. I wasn't overly critical, just honest. I said I didn't feel like the service writer cared one way or another about my 4runner and was focused on just getting through his day and running cars in and out of there, high volume. I said that the service wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't great either and they are such a big dealer that you will never get the feeling you are dealing with a home town dealer who genuinely cares about you or your car...

Well, I got a call from the Service Manager and he was very apologetic and I talked him through why I felt that way and mentioned the TSB that the service writer was disinterested in... A few days later, I got a call that he went ahead and ordered new speakers for me and I have an appointment to drop it off and have them replaced next week. Of course, your mileage may vary, but those surveys are important to them for sure.

Cheers!

 

[NYRunner]

Update: I wasn't too happy with my service writer from that visit I mentioned above and when they asked me to fill out a survey, I did. I wasn't overly critical, just honest. I said I didn't feel like the service writer cared one way or another about my 4runner and was focused on just getting through his day and running cars in and out of there, high volume. I said that the service wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't great either and they are such a big dealer that you will never get the feeling you are dealing with a home town dealer who genuinely cares about you or your car...

Well, I got a call from the Service Manager and he was very apologetic and I talked him through why I felt that way and mentioned the TSB that the service writer was disinterested in... A few days later, I got a call that he went ahead and ordered new speakers for me and I have an appointment to drop it off and have them replaced next week. Of course, your mileage may vary, but those surveys are important to them for sure.

Cheers!

That’s awesome! I know Toyota makes a big deal about those surveys so I’m not too surprised to hear this, but I’m glad you’re getting take of!

I’m curious which part numbers they’ll be using

Let me know if they really sound that much better because I may be better off just buying the same!

 

[aweaver65]

That’s awesome! I know Toyota makes a big deal about those surveys so I’m not too surprised to hear this, but I’m glad you’re getting take of!

I’m curious which part numbers they’ll be using

Let me know if they really sound that much better because I may be better off just buying the same!

I will post back here after it's done. My appointment is in two days (Friday the 19th). Honestly, I have low expectations that it will sound any different at all, but I will surely let you know.

 

[Mudballz]

Lmk if you want to sell the old jbl speakers I’m interested
Mike :flame:

 

[aweaver65]

Well, I took the 4runner in today for the speaker replacement. I completely forgot to ask for the old parts!

Anyway, they replaced the two dash tweeters:
Part Numbers: 86150-35091 and 86150-35120

I was very skeptical and doubtful that it would sound any different and I have to say, so far, I was pleasantly surprised. The stereo seems to have a much fuller range. I am no expert, but I do know a bit about sound (I once spent a year on the road as a roadie for a band)...

The difference was very noticeable as soon as I turned the radio on. I haven't had any phone calls go through yet so I'll have to see how they sound, but either way, I'm happy.

Before: The stereo sounded very flat, no matter what settings you tried for Bass, Mid and Treble. It sounded like ALL sound was coming only from the dash, almost like the front door speakers weren't even connected.

Now it the front door speakers are all in and you can tell. You can even feel the bottom end thumping in the doors where there wasn't any before.

So, your mileage may vary, but I am happy.

Best of luck to you all.