Final Attempt to Get Quiet

[AdamSanta85]

My Amazon rubber strip just came, and I installed it on the hood. Made a little bit of difference and now I don't have to worry about that rattle anymore... Worth the $13.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYYPIT7/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[TravelinLight]

My Amazon rubber strip just came, and I installed it on the hood. Made a little bit of difference and now I don't have to worry about that rattle anymore... Worth the $13.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYYPIT7/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you see it from outside of the vehicle? Pictures of the install?

 

[AdamSanta85]

Can you see it from outside of the vehicle? Pictures of the install?

You can see it as in, the gap between the hood and fender is now occupied with a rubber strip. It doesn't protrude out or anything. You would think it was OEM.

 

[NPT90]

definitely going to do this, you went with small D I presume.

Also need to replace my rear rubber because, well, it isn't there...

 

[NPT90]

ordered new door seals and rear hood seal today from Zach, think I will try the D gasket as well.

Can anyone confirm if there are any other striker plates on the hood beside the front striker? I see what appears to be some adjustable feet in the parts diagram for these

 

[Red90]

The feet are what the hood should sit on.

 

[NPT90]

The feet are what the hood should sit on.

do they hit the radiator frame?

 

[AdamSanta85]

definitely going to do this, you went with small D I presume.

Yes 'small D'. I just followed the rivet line with the strip, took 2 min to put on. I did a strip on the front too but not sure that does anything. I had a few extra feet leftover.

 

[TravelinLight]

Thanks taking notes for when mine clears customs and arrives. Any concern with heat retention with the noise suppression efforts?

 

[NPT90]

Thanks taking notes for when mine clears customs and arrives. Any concern with heat retention with the noise suppression efforts?

Not on a diesel.

You will have way more heat coming up through the floor than dispersing through the engine bay.

 

[NPT90]

Yes 'small D'. I just followed the rivet line with the strip, took 2 min to put on. I did a strip on the front too but not sure that does anything. I had a few extra feet leftover.

who makes that hoodliner?

 

[AdamSanta85]

who makes that hoodliner?

Dynamat

 

[AdamSanta85]

Any concern with heat retention with the noise suppression efforts?

I'm not worried about it.

 

[NPT90]

wonder if the thicker material would be better... aka 'big D' lol

 

[Dan kemper]

I may be in the minority here but I love the noise of the the loud clatter.

 

[NPT90]

I may be in the minority here but I love the noise of the the loud clatter.

I am with you, that's why I like diesel.

Would still be nice to hear the radio or not have to shout on the highway

 

[rocky]

I am with you, that's why I like diesel.



Would still be nice to hear the radio or not have to shout on the highway

You have a radio? Yes I do wish for one of those rally car intercoms sometimes....

 

[RBBailey]

I like the clatter as well, it’s just that I like my hearing too.

I’m sure it isn’t accurate for sure, but I’m at a constant 75-80 decibels in the cab.

 

[AdamSanta85]

FWIW my truck definitely sounds like a diesel, no mistaking that. Just a little quieter...

 

[RBBailey]

I've seen mention of soft engine mounts.

Are these direct fit? Is it possible to swap without taking the car apart? How much difference do they make?

I get a buzz saw type of vibration that comes through at higher RPMs that I wonder if I could dampen with the right set up.