Soundproofing
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How much did applying the sound deadening mat to the seemingly little bit of surface area behind the dash really help? I've removed a dash in a Gran Marquis just enough to replace the heater core. Removing the whole thing to get to the firewall seems daunting.
Hadn't thought of dropping the head liner...
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Thanks Pete, a lot of work and I hope its worth it. I'm sure it will be.
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Oh, I forgot. My nephew recommended that I shim up the cab mounts about 3/8". He said that it doesn't sound like much that it will give my up pipes a little more clearance and actually make them quieter. He pointed out that the cab lines are slightly lower then the bed lines and they would match up. He was saying that the mounts in the core support are studs and the body has to be lifted over them for the shims to be put in there. He said to hold the bottom of the bolt while I loosen the top. Sort of lost me there because looking up from the bottom it just looks like a bolt. Do you guys think this work would be worth it?
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I don't like posting on my phone either. But I have to admit, the more I do it the easier it gets. This laptop of mine is getting so bad that the other day I backed it up on an external drive. I'll be needing one soon I think. Get better and for goodness sakes, don't rush it. It isn't worth it!!
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Looking great Glenn! I'm going to do some soundproofing when I pull my carpet to make room for the 4 inch dp I'm putting on. Probably just the floor for now. Means I'm gonna have it pulled up I figure I just as well.
That's gotta make a heck of a difference all the work you are doing!
That's gotta make a heck of a difference all the work you are doing!
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soundproofing looks great, glenn - curious to see how it all turns out - take lots of pictures. my wife isn't asking for it - but probably just because she doesn't know its an option... when I do my paint job, I plan on stripping the whole inside and soundproofing then.
I also need to do new body mounts, so curious to see how you make out there - take lots of pics, please! :-)
if you do go with new mounts, please post what you use and what you think of them. the urethane mounts seem much harder than stock [good condition] factory rubber ones. i'm curious if you'd notice the difference in ride.
I also need to do new body mounts, so curious to see how you make out there - take lots of pics, please! :-)
if you do go with new mounts, please post what you use and what you think of them. the urethane mounts seem much harder than stock [good condition] factory rubber ones. i'm curious if you'd notice the difference in ride.
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Thanks Gabe, I'm also thinking about new carpet and headliner. The carpet is no problem getting it back in but I watched a video on glueing the new headliner on and I don't know if I can handle that without getting a crease in it, LOL
Thanks Pete, a lot of work and I hope its worth it. I'm sure it will be.[/quote]
Glenn I did my Headliner It was not that bad really my turned out very good. Just pull the old liner off the board easy around were the sun visor holes it easy to break there. Used a cordless drill and a wire brush to remove old foam from board. Then take the new liner and laid it on the board making sure it would cover the whole thing then I folded it in half and sprayed the glue on let it set for a few min. and started working it on to the board slowly making sure not to crease it. Then do the same to the other half. Trim the edge and your done. I will try and take some pic. of my and post them for you.
Thanks Pete, a lot of work and I hope its worth it. I'm sure it will be.[/quote]
Glenn I did my Headliner It was not that bad really my turned out very good. Just pull the old liner off the board easy around were the sun visor holes it easy to break there. Used a cordless drill and a wire brush to remove old foam from board. Then take the new liner and laid it on the board making sure it would cover the whole thing then I folded it in half and sprayed the glue on let it set for a few min. and started working it on to the board slowly making sure not to crease it. Then do the same to the other half. Trim the edge and your done. I will try and take some pic. of my and post them for you.
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Looking great Glenn! I'm going to do some soundproofing when I pull my carpet to make room for the 4 inch dp I'm putting on. Probably just the floor for now. Means I'm gonna have it pulled up I figure I just as well.
That's gotta make a heck of a difference all the work you are doing!
That's gotta make a heck of a difference all the work you are doing!
soundproofing looks great, glenn - curious to see how it all turns out - take lots of pictures. my wife isn't asking for it - but probably just because she doesn't know its an option... when I do my paint job, I plan on stripping the whole inside and soundproofing then.
I also need to do new body mounts, so curious to see how you make out there - take lots of pics, please! :-)
if you do go with new mounts, please post what you use and what you think of them. the urethane mounts seem much harder than stock [good condition] factory rubber ones. i'm curious if you'd notice the difference in ride.
I also need to do new body mounts, so curious to see how you make out there - take lots of pics, please! :-)
if you do go with new mounts, please post what you use and what you think of them. the urethane mounts seem much harder than stock [good condition] factory rubber ones. i'm curious if you'd notice the difference in ride.
Glenn I did my Headliner It was not that bad really my turned out very good. Just pull the old liner off the board easy around were the sun visor holes it easy to break there. Used a cordless drill and a wire brush to remove old foam from board. Then take the new liner and laid it on the board making sure it would cover the whole thing then I folded it in half and sprayed the glue on let it set for a few min. and started working it on to the board slowly making sure not to crease it. Then do the same to the other half. Trim the edge and your done. I will try and take some pic. of my and post them for you.
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For what it is worth, I replaced mine with the urethane bushings as the cab was sagging. I made a tool to pull them apart. On my list of things to do is to replace them with factory. They are much stiffer and thinking of how much the frame twists versus the 4 door cab that likely doesn't, I really want flexible bushings. Have spare front bolts handy as they are likely rusty or you may need to cut them to remove them.
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For what it is worth, I replaced mine with the urethane bushings as the cab was sagging. I made a tool to pull them apart. On my list of things to do is to replace them with factory. They are much stiffer and thinking of how much the frame twists versus the 4 door cab that likely doesn't, I really want flexible bushings. Have spare front bolts handy as they are likely rusty or you may need to cut them to remove them.
whatever the case, if I can get 100k-150k miles out of stock rubber mounts, i'd rather go that route than have the urethane ones last forever but bend and twist my cab all over the place and open up seams and things.
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From: Southern West Virginia
I agree. I hear the poly body mounts are too hard and make the truck ride rougher.
Hotshot
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I use long extensions to get down to the nut on the top. They will most likely twist off though. Very seldom do I ever get them off without twisting the studs off.