Andystoy19
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I bought a box of Noico 80 mil foil backed sound proofing matt with the aluminum colored backing on Amazon. No problem with the product it cuts, and attaches as adverised. If you were to apply it inside as I did you can get the black backing.
I wanted to apply the product inside the engine bay but there were too many things in the way and that would be a pretty big and difficult job.
I discovered a removable panel inside the cab, you can remove it by pulling the 5 push pins. It is located right behind the center seat and with careful manipulation you can pull it out towards the passenger side. The passenger back rest comes off, it is held in place on top by two rubber grommets and when you pull towards the front they pull out allowing you to remove it. My drivers seat moves forward about 3" so that gave me just enough room to work behind it.
The removable panel gives you access to the front of the engine; you can see the front driveshaft through this opening. It is obviously there if you need to access the front of the engine so you don't want to block this access. I applied the Noico matt to the back of the removable panel so that it faces the engine, hoping the reflective material will reduce the amount of heat coming into the cab. Picture one is the panel with sound proofing attached. I put the panel back into place and it will fit although it is snug. Picture shows the removable panel behind the center arm rest and seat belt.
Step 2 was to apply the sound proofing to the cab interior behind the seats. This is no small task either because of the uneven surface, a few obstructions and many nooks and crannies. I made sure not to cover over any fasteners or push pins that may be needed some time down the road. Picture 2 shows the completed job that kinda looks like a patch work quilt. The sound proofing is installed top to bottom about 1/2" off the floor at the drivers seat and even on the inside of the battery cover.
The good news its mostly covered by the seats and its behind you. There were may holes and openings that were covered so this will reduce the dust etc. from coming into the cab.
I used an audio sound analyzer internet app on my cellphone that wasn't calibrated but did show changes in noise level etc. so it is a relative indicator of noise level at best. At idle in P at 1300 RPM I got a 4 db decrease, good start but at 2000,3000, 4000 and 5000 RPM there was very little if any reduction from the readings before the install. This was disappointing but may indicate that the noise resonates throughout the cab from the frame etc. The cab itself is not solid and is a bunch of removable panels that are held in place with push pins and the odd bolt. I hope the heat soak from the engine provides better results but that will be subjective.
In summary, I don't think I would do this again knowing what I know now.
I wanted to apply the product inside the engine bay but there were too many things in the way and that would be a pretty big and difficult job.
I discovered a removable panel inside the cab, you can remove it by pulling the 5 push pins. It is located right behind the center seat and with careful manipulation you can pull it out towards the passenger side. The passenger back rest comes off, it is held in place on top by two rubber grommets and when you pull towards the front they pull out allowing you to remove it. My drivers seat moves forward about 3" so that gave me just enough room to work behind it.
The removable panel gives you access to the front of the engine; you can see the front driveshaft through this opening. It is obviously there if you need to access the front of the engine so you don't want to block this access. I applied the Noico matt to the back of the removable panel so that it faces the engine, hoping the reflective material will reduce the amount of heat coming into the cab. Picture one is the panel with sound proofing attached. I put the panel back into place and it will fit although it is snug. Picture shows the removable panel behind the center arm rest and seat belt.
Step 2 was to apply the sound proofing to the cab interior behind the seats. This is no small task either because of the uneven surface, a few obstructions and many nooks and crannies. I made sure not to cover over any fasteners or push pins that may be needed some time down the road. Picture 2 shows the completed job that kinda looks like a patch work quilt. The sound proofing is installed top to bottom about 1/2" off the floor at the drivers seat and even on the inside of the battery cover.
The good news its mostly covered by the seats and its behind you. There were may holes and openings that were covered so this will reduce the dust etc. from coming into the cab.
I used an audio sound analyzer internet app on my cellphone that wasn't calibrated but did show changes in noise level etc. so it is a relative indicator of noise level at best. At idle in P at 1300 RPM I got a 4 db decrease, good start but at 2000,3000, 4000 and 5000 RPM there was very little if any reduction from the readings before the install. This was disappointing but may indicate that the noise resonates throughout the cab from the frame etc. The cab itself is not solid and is a bunch of removable panels that are held in place with push pins and the odd bolt. I hope the heat soak from the engine provides better results but that will be subjective.
In summary, I don't think I would do this again knowing what I know now.
