Sound Deadened

Finally got around to throwing some Dynamat down to quiet things a bit. Foam going over the top. Kind'uve a PITA, but if anyone's got recommendations of good things to do before I close everything up, please send them my way. Results to come

 

You doing the roof ? That helps a lot . Also anything you can spray expanding foam in helps

 

Nice, OP!

Wish I had the patience for that type of work because I do appreciate a quiet cab. I only did the doors and back wall and it did make a difference. Jump into wife's Mercedes and the Tacoma feels like a tin can again.

 

Yeah ima do it another weekend. I didn't do any spray because of the mess so I got 1/2 inch thick Dynaliner. Maybe it will work similarly

 

Thanks man! Me too. Rig sounded like a bucket of bolts rolling around so I figured I'd do the whole thing. Doors were the most tedious part, the seats come out easy!

 

Yes it’s a bit of a PITA. Recommend butyl based deadening for over head installation.

 

A few thoughts:
- Don't seal off the rear wall vents. needed to equalize air pressure in the cabin.
- But sealing around the outer edge of these vents isn't a bad idea. some have had water leaks.
- when putting down the foam don't go too thick where plastic trim pieces clip in or you may find they won't clip in properly.
- you can put sound deadening on the backside of the door and rear wall panels if you're careful not to interfere with the clip in locations.
- I also put foam insulation on the factory rear wall insulation (that cheap 'curtain' along the rear wall)
- if you don't have spare clips for the door and rear panels get some. these break easily.
- the pool noodle mod helps with rear wall noise. some debate if this has long term negatives (paint abrasion, trapping water)

 

so a full 2 days ?

 

It took me about 4-5 days. One day to take it apart, a day to prep. The doors took forever used mass loaded vinyl for the vapor barrier. The headliners a task.

 

Good ideas. Most of the noise now is coming from the rear per my test drives

 

Same for me. I've already done the doors and floor, 4 day process. Headliner in a couple weeks, 2 days

 

Wow!!great job. Not sure I’d have the patience for that. You did one hell of a job.

 

Nice job! I haven’t gone this far on my tacoma yet, just doors, rear floor/cab wall. I need to get around to doing the roof sometime too.
For the rear vents I usually used 1-2” thick upholstery foam to cover but still breathable on my previous trucks. Dampens sound but still let’s air flow slightly.

 

That’s a serious commitment! I bought some sound deadening material and am waiting for warmer weather to install it. Just planning to do the doors and back wall. Hopefully that’ll make a noticeable difference.
Nice job OP!

 

Yup, I’m going to do the same just need to order some…looks great OP, can’t wait to try this.

 

I did my doors and a little of the floor after tubbing. Don’t think it made a difference other than the doors sound good closing now. Haha

 

Your rig looks even louder than mine....

 

Nice work. I have all the material to do mine, as soon as I get a free weekend. Doing headliner as well.

 

2 second mod for noise.

 

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