Dash rattles.........

chris4x4 · 10-05-2008, 08:54 AM

I have an idea on how to fix dash rattles. Since I have aired out my Tacoma a few times, the dash is developing some rattles. No biggie, but an anoyance none the less. I was thinking about spraying some expanding insulation in the dash in some key areas. Any thoughts on doing this? Could it hurt any electronics?
Thanks, all!

tigerfan00 · 10-05-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I have an idea on how to fix dash rattles. Since I have aired out my Tacoma a few times, the dash is developing some rattles. No biggie, but an anoyance none the less. I was thinking about spraying some expanding insulation in the dash in some key areas. Any thoughts on doing this? Could it hurt any electronics?
Thanks, all!

i dont see any issues with it...unless you just decide to coat a heat sink on the back of your stereo or something

i would imagine the places youre planning on putting it wouldnt have a whole lot of wiring hanging out

phantom · 10-05-2008, 09:45 AM

might have a strong chemical smell for a while?
and wonder if it could inter react with all the plastic?

and worse case, if it made it worse in spots how would you remove it?
just a couple of random thoughts, might or might not be valid

tacomaman06 · 10-05-2008, 10:33 AM

Chris.....sounds like an idea that could work man. here is another idea i used on our honda accord that would have occasional dash rattles.........i cut a few pieces of thick rubber strips(i actually used a cheap rubber floormat),then i bent them and pushed them into the corners of the dash so that they were outta sight, and they keep the dash pretty quiet now too...no more rattles. just a thought.

tigerfan00 · 10-05-2008, 11:25 AM

chris what you actually need to do...is turn up the radio...

dash rattles magically go away

dually · 10-05-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

chris what you actually need to do...is turn up the radio...

dash rattles magically go away

Thats what I do! With my lowered taco, i get a lot of vibrations. I might Dynamat my dash, but its a little expensive

chris4x4 · 10-05-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom

might have a strong chemical smell for a while?
and wonder if it could inter react with all the plastic?

and worse case, if it made it worse in spots how would you remove it?
just a couple of random thoughts, might or might not be valid

Thats what I have Absorball for.

But you have some good points on if it makes things worse.

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

Chris.....sounds like an idea that could work man. here is another idea i used on our honda accord that would have occasional dash rattles.........i cut a few pieces of thick rubber strips(i actually used a cheap rubber floormat),then i bent them and pushed them into the corners of the dash so that they were outta sight, and they keep the dash pretty quiet now too...no more rattles. just a thought.

I have tried. The rattles are IN the dash somewhere.

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

chris what you actually need to do...is turn up the radio...

dash rattles magically go away

This is what I have been doing. I have also jumped it a few more times with the hope of things going back into place. It didnt work.

chris4x4 · 10-05-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dually

I might Dynamat my dash, but its a little expensive

I have thought about the Dynomat, but I dont want to tear into my dash to put it everywhere. I guess I caould tear into it and actually FIX the problem, but the easy method is what Im seeking.

tigerfan00 · 10-05-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

This is what I have been doing. I have also jumped it a few more times with the hope of things going back into place. It didnt work.

maybe this is the problem?

chris4x4 · 10-05-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

maybe this is the problem?

Ofcourse this is the problem.

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phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,152 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	might have a strong chemical smell for a while? and wonder if it could inter react with all the plastic? and worse case, if it made it worse in spots how would you remove it? just a couple of random thoughts, might or might not be valid