JBL LX-55 Refoam

[goldswimmerb]

Hey guys, My dad has a pair of JBL LX-55s hes had for the past 30 years or so, hes taken good care of them, however the right speakers foam is pretty beat up and the speaker makes some pretty disconcerting (Sounds like the coil rubbing) noises at low frequencies. I was wondering how hard it is to refoam these and whether or not this ( http://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Foam-Edge-Repair-FSK-10A/dp/B009DNLCGQ )kit will work. I'm only 17 but have offered to repair them for him.

I know that the foam for these goes to the back of the cone so I think thats all I have to look out for.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[BMWCCA]

Good on you for taking it on and making Dad happy!

My best advice would be to contact Rick Cobb and see if he has the correct surrounds. He's very helpful and knowledgeable, knows his JBLs and has a kit that won't require removal of the dust caps. I've used his parts on several JBLs with great results. You can reach him quickest and easiest by email.
On eBay he's looneytune2001
Give him our best!

 

[SoundOfSound]

 

[usedto]

Good on you for taking it on and making Dad happy!

My best advice would be to contact Rick Cobb and see if he has the correct surrounds. He's very helpful and knowledgeable, knows his JBLs and has a kit that won't require removal of the dust caps. I've used his parts on several JBLs with great results. You can reach him quickest and easiest by email.
On eBay he's looneytune2001
Give him our best!

I agree 100%

I had three JBL drivers that needed re-foaming, and had never done one myself. I bought the surrounds from Rick, followed the instructions, and they came out perfect.