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: Squeaks and rattles


geesaw
04-02-2008, 09:31 AM
Right now I have half my interior removed for other reasons. Before I reassemble it, I'm wondering if there are any tricks to do to try to eliminate squeaks and rattles. Of course, eliminating the source of vibes is the key, but I would like to attack it from this end too. Tire howl, exhaust drone, gear and wind noise are one thing, but squeaks and rattles drive me nukking futts!
I've got some peel and stick foam weatherstrip (the real low density stuff) that I'm thinking of applying near the trim joints, under the panels. Also thinking silicone lube under the B pillar trim can't hurt. Any one have any suggestions or experience before I go ghetto and start screwing self tappers everywhere?

kspilly
04-02-2008, 02:37 PM
I've used spray on rubber undercoating as sound deadening material on several of my vehicles. Basically, just spray the exposed metal under any interior trim panels and let it dry. Used it on the hatch of my ZJ to stop the rattling, and it worked like a charm!

geesaw
04-02-2008, 03:22 PM
Great idea, thanks!

Hachiroku
04-06-2008, 04:50 PM
You could also pay a mobile audio shop to put onDynamat or whatever sound deadening material they use. Tho it'll, of course, add weight. But then again that's the idea behind sound deadening materials, to use mass to damp.

85IrocZ-28
04-06-2008, 05:28 PM
I used soft foam weatherstripping on the dash and trim pieces of my ZJ. It worked great, and got rid of all the squeeks in the dash.