Sound deadener inside tailgate?

[CaptAngry]

Is there a potential problem with water running down into the tailgate and affecting the sound deadener - running into the mating area and possibly freezing there? Your doors have good lower seals to stop that, the gate is wide open to the elements, unless you seal it up well.

The sound deadener is butyl and foil... if pressed and adhered correctly there shouldn't be any issue with water. It does not absorb moisture. That is also why I didn't use any of the Hybrid 3-in-1, which has foam on the inner layer.

Of course from my recent experience, the inside of the doors was MUCH wetter than inside the tailgate when I pulled the panels.

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[ATestBishop]

Thanks for sharing much appreciated, I had 3 large sheets left and only took one to complete the tailgate and it was a quick process. Only thing I'd like to do is under driver/passenger floor liner but not sure I'm ready to get under there yet

 

[Buellsox]

Here in the PNW we get a lot of rain and I ran the same 2 layer setup in my previous F-150 for roughly 4 years. I never had an issue with the deadener becoming water logged and my truck parks outside. The main step is to keep the deadener off the bottom 1 1/2” of the door skin which also allows the weep holes to work freely. Another biggie in my opinion is getting a weather shield around the speaker (need to open the back in order to utilize the door as a speaker box) but it creates a shield so that water can’t drip directly onto the speaker. Seems to help quite a bit. The 3in1 had the foam layered in the middle which may have helped the situation to not not become a problem. Time will tell on the Ranger. Sure sounds good!

 

[Chuck2001]

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[natkill]

I know this thread is a couple months old, but how much does all the sound dampening weigh for just the roof+doors?

 

[ATestBishop]

Less than 2 boxes butyl back probably 15-20lbs, probably could go with a foam to cut that down substantially

 

[natkill]

Not bad at all, then. Thanks!

 

[Chuck2001]

Yeah not that bad and it makes a world of difference.

I did butyl plus adhesive foam (with aluminium sheet on it).

I almost don't remember how it used to sound when it rained...

 

[Buellsox]

Less than 2 boxes butyl back probably 15-20lbs, probably could go with a foam to cut that down substantially

I think you hit it in the head. I used about 3 boxes doing the dual layer method on all 5 areas. Seems like 5-6lbs./box is close so I’d back up that 15-20lb. total. And it’s spread out evenly over the whole cab so it’s unnoticeable. Beyond worth the price & time of admission!

 

[natkill]

Yeah not that bad and it makes a world of difference.

I did butyl plus adhesive foam (with aluminium sheet on it).

I almost don't remember how it used to sound when it rained...

Do you notice any difference in temperature in the summer?

 

[ATestBishop]

It was hard to say for me, it may help but full ceramic window tinting may be more effective in that regard

 

[Buellsox]

I’ve noticed a HUGE difference over my previous F-150 which also had the glass panoramic roof, which I hated. That roof was horrible. That being said I do run my windows dark. 15% on the doors & back glass and 35% on the windshield and it is all ceramic and yes I went back over the rear doors & back glass to get the ceramic heat deflecting properties. But the ceramic tint and deadener in the roof & doors keep my Ranger a good 15-20* degrees cooler than the wife’s Jeep in the driveway.

 

[natkill]

I’ve noticed a HUGE difference over my previous F-150 which also had the glass panoramic roof, which I hated. That roof was horrible. That being said I do run my windows dark. 15% on the doors & back glass and 35% on the windshield and it is all ceramic and yes I went back over the rear doors & back glass to get the ceramic heat deflecting properties. But the ceramic tint and deadener in the roof & doors keep my Ranger a good 15-20* degrees cooler than the wife’s Jeep in the driveway.

That's helpful information. I sprung for full ceramic on the sides and back (though only 70% on the front windows, I live away from city lights and need the added visibility at night) and despite this + using a good custom sunshade, it is just brutal so far in the heat. I have suspected with the darker color, I might be getting a lot of heat from the roof, but I have no way to test my theory. Your experience is helping me to justify trying my hand at the sound dampening once it cools off enough to tolerate working on it...

 

[Chuck2001]

Do you notice any difference in temperature in the summer?

Haven't noticed yet....because I was in Europe.

But now that I think about it, I think it's not as bad when I get into the truck.

I'll report back if I think about it.

But honestly I think this is my favorite mod...with Procal....and wheels....and audio system....and...

 

[pablo94sc]

I only added one layer of the NVX, but also some 3m thinsulate above the headliner. That, and ceramic tint all around, really helps cut down the heat.

Also did the tailgate dampening. It's really apparent how much quieter it becomes when you're camping and don't want to wake anyone up. What used to be a clang loud enough to wake the dead is now a subdued clunk. Excellent mod.

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