SoundDomain.com: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story)

You are not logged in. [Log In] SoundDomain » Forums » What's New and Cool » SoundDomain Show-Off » Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story)

Page 1 of 2

Topic Options

#1725688 - 10/26/09 06:48 PM

Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story)

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

Well I bought this truck promising myself I would never modify it and use it strictly for haulin' my toys with. Well my friends new better and sure enough....I couldn't leave well enough alone.
At this point I have put a 4/7 drop on it and added some 22" KMC wheels with low profile rubber. I hate the way it rides and I will be baggin' it in the near future.

_________________________
erik

Top

#1725695 - 10/26/09 06:53 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

So yesterday I decided to gut the truck. I want to deaden the floor and kill the road noise. The carpet also needs replacing from the previous owner being a slob. Had everything out and the metal cleaned in about 2 hours. Not too shabby.

_________________________
erik

Top

#1725705 - 10/26/09 07:02 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

So I bought 3 rolls of RAAMAT BXT and a few yards of ensolite and got to work. I have used 1 roll (62 square feet) on the two rear doors. Two layers went on the outside panel and one layer on the inside panel. I have huge holes in my doors and the "patch panels" are a real pain to make but coming out ok for my first time. The patch panel is made from perforated aluminum and I put the deadener on both sides before screwing it down.

Edited by erikcameron (10/26/09 07:04 PM)

_________________________
erik

Top

#1725718 - 10/26/09 07:10 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

So my plan on the doors is to add a layer of ensolite to the outer door panel before I put on the interior panel. I will also put in some ensolite where the back of the speaker sits on the outer door panel. I am going to glass in some speaker pods to the interior panel for the rear components. I have put a layer of raamat bxt to the interior panel as well. Does the door need anything more than this to kill the road noise?

_________________________
erik

Top

#1726203 - 10/28/09 07:31 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

So I had some time off and put some raamat on the floor and back wall. Having just finished I am not happy with the results. Pretty much sounds the same as before the BTX was applied. I'm not seeing it as a product issue so I am going to have to do some research as to how to deaden the noise. Nevertheless here is where I stand.

Yes I only have one layer on (60 square feet), but I think if I put three or 4 layers on it would still sound the same and do little to get rid of road noise. Pretty sure it will kill the resonance but I think I need a thicker rubber like matting or even insulation of some kind to kill the road noise. Suggestions?

_________________________
erik

Top

#1726207 - 10/28/09 07:38 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

OldSkoolSQ68
I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids!!
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 10/19/09
Posts: 25
Loc: Harrodsburg, KY

Offline

Looking Great!!! $\:D$

_________________________
"I find your lack of faith disturbing". Lord Vader

"Daniel dial the gate, let's get the hell out of here!!"

Top

#1726308 - 10/29/09 02:20 AM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: OldSkoolSQ68]

njDan
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 05/15/08
Posts: 68
Loc: East Rutherford, NJ

Offline

The mat deadener will eliminate resonance but do very little in combating road/exhaust noise. To battle this, MLV(mass loaded vinyl) with a decoupling layer of foam(preferably thicker than Ensolite)is needed.

You can go the diy route or buy products such as Second Skin's Luxury Liner. Search the forums. They are loaded with examples. Forum member and world class competitor Andy Jones has a great thread on this forum about his experience with Second Skin products.

I like your work. Great attention to detail.

_________________________
Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

Top

#1726337 - 10/29/09 05:09 AM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: njDan]

Charlie "Scott" McNeil
SD Crocostimpy

Registered: 02/19/08
Posts: 3558

Offline

Love the attention to detail.

_________________________
Two men enter, one man leaves...

Top

#1727088 - 10/30/09 01:04 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

erikcameron
SD Ralph Wiggum

Registered: 09/30/09
Posts: 26

Offline

Added two layers of ensolite which makes a huge difference in keeping the road noise at bay. Spend your time here and you won't be disappointed.

I may add a third layer while waiting on the mass loaded vinyl. Also got to work on the rear door panels. I am using rear fill because I carry lots of friends who might like to enjoy some tunes as well. 75 watts RMS going to each rear side.

_________________________
erik

Top

#1727459 - 11/01/09 12:14 PM

Re: Haulin' Thumper (A 2005 Crew Cab Story) [Re: erikcameron]

sqcomp
SD Roadrunner (Sanus Domanus Ultra-Sonicus Ad Infinitum)

Registered: 07/03/99
Posts: 3585
Loc: VBC Baghdad, Iraq

Offline

Ensolite did well for my vehicle...I'm only halfway done and the little car is more quiet than an expensive luxury car.

I still need to do my trunk, back doors, and the roof. That's three more bulk packs and more ensolite! WOOT!

_________________________
Who cares What I use?
Remember your five "P's"
Remember the KISS principle
NEVER forget about Mr. Murphy
-Be PATIENT!-
This is why the car sounds great!

Top

Page 1 of 2

Previous Topic View All Topics

Index Next Topic

Moderator: IamMurph, G H O S T, rc1320, Foam, keep_hope_alive, SuperJay, *F-Body Fanatic*

Hop to: