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The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Crom, Feb 11, 2015.

  1. May 15, 2016 at 7:30 AM
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    So I was hanging on to the sliders as my wife was driving, stethoscope in my ears, and she got on the freeway...and I thought,"maybe he meant inside the cab?"
     
  2. May 15, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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  3. May 18, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Very, nice build, and what an awesome write-up. I posted up a Thread and boy am I glad you responded. I now have a direction to follow, and will purse a good many of the mods you have made. Again fantastic work!!!
     
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  4. May 18, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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    Thanks a lot. You're welcome. I hope it helps. :)
     
  5. May 19, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Hi Josh. I wrote a longer answer in your build thread where you tagged me.

    The short answer here is, OME shock is too short, and twin-tube shocks (OME) are inferior to mono-tube design (Bilstein).

    See this for more info: Why I switched from twin-tube shocks to Monotube shocks.
     
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  6. May 19, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    Awsome Crom, thanks for taking the time to lay it down, its all good and most appreciated to hear the technical edge coupled with first hand experience. I now I gleaned a ton of info of things I took for granted and at face value.
     
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  7. May 27, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    Hey Nick, curious how you like these break pads?
     
  8. May 27, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    Better to rust into paper than rust in to each other? I'm certain that they are used to keep NJ loktite in check.
     
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  9. May 30, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    @Crom awesome build dude! Been :spy: and :drool: over your sound deadening project. Why does it take 6 hours? Sounds like its still worth it tho.... Think if i came down to SD one of these weekends with some pizza and beer you could guide my hand with one door? That way Im ready to go for the rest of the project? :rolleyes:
     
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  10. May 30, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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    I've sound deadened mine and 6 hours is quick. The quicker route would mean you are not removing the interior panels and roof panel. ;)
     
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  11. May 30, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    The only logical conclusion for the paper gasket is that it's not really a gasket. I think its sticky paper that holds the brake drum cover on during assembly at the factory. :notsure: It's such an odd thing, isn't it? :D

    Thanks.

    I believe each door took me about 6 hours. It's very time consuming to clean, measure, cut, test fit, apply, repeat. Do outter skin, inner skin, seal inner skin, measure make template for MLV, test fit, cut, cut, cut, etc. There is no fast way to do it, it's all manual labor. Just play some music and go to work. Do one door a day :)

    As much as I'd love to help in person, I can't. Between raising my two kids, and working full time, it's just not practical for me. I do feel that all the resources you could need are available here on TW, and https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

    It's kind of spaghetti code, but the links and pics here should be helpful. I did the drivers door last and the order of steps I recommend in in that post.

    Sound Proof the Interior
    Sound proof back doors, Nov 2015
    Sound proof back pass door, Nov 2015
    Sound proof front passenger door, Feb 2016
    Sound proof drivers door, Feb 2016
    Sound proof the roof, ceiling, Mar 2016
    Sound proof project complete part list and prices, Mar 2016
    Sound proof 1/2 back wall and "C" pillar, Mar 2016
    Sound proofing project - Pros / Cons Thoughts and Review, April 2016


    :)
     
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  12. May 30, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    New Seat Covers!

    After seven years, the two front seat covers were burned out. The drivers had a rip in it, which I even sewed shut a year ago.

    They are Cover King brand seat covers, same as the original. I was very happy with the originals so bought them again. Fit and finish were great. The news ones are a slightly different design. I think the older ones fit a tad better.

    I had forgotten what a pain seat covers can be to install. :)

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    Good bye worn out front seat covers. :wave:
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  13. May 30, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    Sound Proof the Passenger C-Pillar, and 1/2 back wall.

    Grandma took my kids and the kids car seats on Saturday. After the wife and I spent some quality time together, and with her approval, I rushed to the final finish line and sound-proofed the back wall and C-pillar of the truck.

    To be weird, this post will show the work pictures in reverse. This took me 5 hours to complete.

    Final product installed with kids car seats installed in truck.
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    Plastic bin cover reinstalled, only broke one one clip. :)
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    I had to rip the 4" strip of recycled filler material off the bin to make the bin fit back in.
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    Subwoofer / amplifer / sub-box assembly reinstalled. I weighed it; it weighs 9.75 lbs.
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    Mass Loaded Vinyl installed.
    The top strip is 31" x 6.5" and weighs 24.2oz. The bottom strip is 31"x10" and weighs 34.6 oz.
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    The foam installed over the buytl mat, and behind the MLV.
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    Silver foil backed butyl mat, lower area.
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    Upper area foil butyl mat.
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    Lower C-Pillar MLV
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    Upper C-Piller MLV.
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    The C-Pillar butyl mat applied.
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    I'm very pleased to be all done. I took the truck for a drive on the Interstate and it does feel even more quiet. I wish I had some scientific way to measure the reduction in sound. However I was quite happy that my wife remarked that it was more quiet than she remembered! :yay:
     
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  14. May 30, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    Upgrading the Dash Mounts for electronic accessories.

    This is only a beginning. :)

    I finally got around to updating some of my mounts for electronic accessories. But first a little back story. I was using a suction cup mount in the lower left corner that was actually very solid for my phone. It was very low and out of the way. But I've always hated the look. On trips I run a 7" Nexus 7 tablet in a horizontal configuration secured to the dash in a primitive way. it worked okay except for wash boarded roads. So not really okay. The Nexus has a polarization filter in the screen so in horizontal configuration, it can't really be seen with my sunglasses on in the daytime. I've long wanted to mount it securely in a vertical configuration.

    So the search was on.

    Ram Mounts. The Ram mounts are pretty solid from everything I've read. I ordered a bunch of them to evaluate to see if they would fit my needs. I was quite pleased with their construction. Anodized aluminum with a 1" hard rubber ball. Not much that can go wrong with that!

    Here is what I came up with. Mind you these are sample images of what is possible. Whatever can be imagined can be done. Let your imagination soar!

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    Some of the mounts I'm testing. Rectangle, circle, and diamond shaped mounts.
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    They are all wonderful. I used the diamond shaped mount and attached it to the cradle I harvested from the suction cup mount. Same for the Garmin cradle.


    I used 3M double sided tape, and 1/2" #10 screws.
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    I swept the radio with a very strong magnet to confirm no metal was behind. Drill pilot holes and screw it down home!

    F***king rock solid!
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    See all center dash mounts with Tech Deck installed here.
     
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  15. May 30, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    Nice work @Crom. I didn't know your truck had a stock sub/amp. I bet the sound deadening makes a significant difference with the sub's sound quality too.

    Removing my second rear bin (currently have passenger rear out already), sound deadening and building something custom for gear storage on the back wall is my next big project that I plan on tackling. Thank you for all of your great write ups of your sound deadening method. I'll be sure to dig through your thread for more info when I have the time to take on that project.
     
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    Nope - Just a paper gasket. I've actually put new ones on during my first rear brake job. :)
     
  17. May 31, 2016 at 12:17 AM
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    Curious, why not go with the tech deck?
     
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  18. May 31, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    :thumbsup:

    Yes it certainly does. I've thought about replacing the stock system. I would like in dash navigation. If the stock system ever goes out, then I probably would.

    Good to know. Thanks my friend. :)

    I like the tech dech a lot. I may still get one.

    The difference between where the ram mount is on my dash vs. the tech dech is about 6" or 7". I want my navigation devices just below the hood line on the horizon, as I look out the glass. Therefore I'm not obstructing my vision in anyway, and when looking at nav I can see the road from my peripheral vision. It is the optimal placement for me. Very happy so far.

    I have plans to mount other accessories, and I'll be exploring placement for more Ram mounts. Should be fun. :)
     
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  19. May 31, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    Colorful Kids' Magnet's attached to rear bumper increase motor performance by 5-7 HP. :rolleyes:

    Arranging them flat against the chromium bumper yielded a 5 HP gain. :rolleyes:
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    However it was discovered that by constructing them in a pyramid configuration, it yielded the best performance bump, at +7 HP. :rolleyes:
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    Shhhh! It's a secret. ;)
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    It's been a month or so, and they hold fast. :)
     
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  20. May 31, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Best mod prize!
    By accident or an on purpose? :D
     
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