Has anyone installed Dynamat (sound dampening material) ?

Curious as to the benefits, ease of installation and any possible drawbacks

When I was installing speakers (especially in back) I noticed the poor insulation or total lack of it in many areas...................

 

Drawbacks - cost

 

I installed it on my doors and back wall of cab. Definately takes away road noise. It is spends though. Very easy to install, just peel and stick. Only problem now is that truck is so absent of road noise that I here every little rattle so I am always looking for and fixing them. I must have a small case of OCD.

 

The thread below is chock full of info and pics below (props to cartmanea for documenting).

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-deading.html

 

Wow,,tks SilverBullet,,, that was very complete with great pics,,,,think I will do just the doors,,,looks to be very easy, as the panels come off very easy

 

Just ordered Dynamat from Amazon,,,about 50% off list,,install probably in 2 weeks

1 "Dynamat 10455 Xtreme Bulk Pack 9 Sheets"
Misc.; $134.99

 

When all you youngsters get a bit older you won't have to worry about all those little noises

 

Installed the Dynamat today, took about 3 hours, did all four doors, inside door and outside door (used an entire "bulk pack" 9 sheets). Seems to have had an effect, a little more quiet while driving, sounds very solid when doors are shut but really increased the sound from the speakers. All and all very pleased, an easy upgrade. However, this OCD thing I have is getting out of hand, when installing it inside the door skin I noticed the printing was upside down,,,, took about 15 minuted to remove it and make it right side up! Now I need to get just a tad more to finish up, the pillars need to be done,,,,that can wait till spring, don't anticipate that will make much difference, just satisfy the OCD thing.........

Glad the wife puts up with me,,,she walked up during the install, shook her head, laughed and said "could be worse, your mistress could be a 20 year old"

 

After reading this thread I ordered two kits from Amazon one for my truck and one for my wifes 2007 Chevy Tahoe. I will also post back after the install. JMC did you take any pics during you install?

 

I think I may try this mod.

~jmcquarry- Do you feel it was worth your time and $$?

 

Yes I took pics with my cell, not sure how to post them,,,I will try, however the info from silver bullet has a link with fantastic pics..https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-deading.html

The hardest part was the drivers door,, more disconnects,,,and the crossover box for the JL Audio C3 Component speakers I installed made replacing the door panel a little tight. I removed the factory vapor barrier and re-installed it on top of the dynamat...the easiest part was installing the dynamat,,,very forgiving,,,,just make sure to note where the cut outs are for the door panel inserts and screws and cut them out. I did not cover the screw holes and the vapor barrier shows you where the cut outs are,,,just used a blade to open it up a little.
Very worth while project,, great upgrade for $135,,,easily would have paid twice that..the rear door only took 20 mins each. If you decide to also install inside the door just cut the dynamat in managable strips (I used 1.5' in width), remove backing and double over the foil, or roll,, so the sticky side doesn't touch itself,, hard to separate if it does,,,then insert through the large round opening and apply starting from left to right. I think installing it on both the inside of the door and underneath the door panel makes a huge difference.
When I shut the door now it sounds very solid, like you would expect from a luxury car,,, but the stereo really benefits,,,the sound resonates,,,even at very low levels..when I cut the dynamat I placed t on the cardboard from the box and used a box cutter,,,cut like butter and the cardboard saved the blade, don't have to press too hard

 

Thanks for the install tips jmcquarry. I am definately going to install inside the door, actually removing the door panels may be just the excuse I need to go ahead and get new speakers, just sayin! Hope you manage to get the pics posted, I would like to see the install on a 2011/12.
Reps to ya!

 

I tried a low tech experiment,,,,,cranked up the stereo, exited the vehicle, closed the doors and put my ear up against the doors with the dynamat, then put my ear against the pillars that I have not installed the dynamat yet,, there is a noticeable difference,,,haaaa, my 90 year old neighbor thinks I'm nuts,,,however she has good taste, she said, "that Ford sure is purrty"......