Hardtop Sound Insulation

[AdamLo]

Alright guys,

I am looking at purchasing a JL soon after years of saving (I am also aware of the chip shortage and vehicle shortage and know that it has inflated prices. I'm willing to wait it out) . Yes, I am very familiar with Wranglers and understand that a noisy cabin is just part of the fun.

However, that being said, my wife does not love that they are noisy inside even though it doesn't bother me.

1) Are the headliners even worth it, or is the difference only minimal?

2) Do you have an suggestions for helping reduce road noise?

Thanks!

 

[WJCO]

Alright guys,

I am looking at purchasing a JL soon after years of saving (I am also aware of the chip shortage and vehicle shortage and know that it has inflated prices. I'm willing to wait it out) . Yes, I am very familiar with Wranglers and understand that a noisy cabin is just part of the fun.

However, that being said, my wife does not love that they are noisy inside even though it doesn't bother me.

1) Are the headliners even worth it, or is the difference only minimal?

2) Do you have an suggestions for helping reduce road noise?

Thanks!

Have you driven a JL yet? Much quieter than the JK imo.

 

[AdamLo]

Have you driven a JL yet? Much quieter than the JK imo.

Yes I have, and yes they are. My wife's daily driver is a Subaru Forester. Although I have no intention or expectation to make it anywhere close to as quite as her vehicle, if I can make her more comfortable in the jeep, then it's a win.

As the sang goes, Happy Wife Happy Life, lol.

 

[JT@623]

Hot Heads is what I run in my JK a friend bought them for his JL and it’s quieter and cooler. They will actually answer your calls and emails if you have questions. Overall very happy with the product and service.

 

[AdamLo]

Hot Heads is what I run in my JK a friend bought them for his JL and it’s quieter and cooler. They will actually answer your calls and emails if you have questions. Overall very happy with the product and service.

Thanks! i will look into that.

 

[wjtstudios]

I have the hot heads in my JK as well. It does make a little difference. But in the end, it’s a Jeep

 

[JT@623]

This helped the JK I’m sure it would help the JL as well

 

[OverlanderJK]

This helped the JK I’m sure it would help the JL as well

I agree. This is where I would start. I had the hot heads in my silver Jeep and we have them in the stock Jeep. I think they are snake oil. It’s a piece of carpet. The dynamat is worth it though for heat and for noise.

 

[wjtstudios]

I did the same kill mat on mine after I put the pre axle dump exhaust on it. It did help a bit on that as well as the heat coming up from the floor.

 

[JT@623]

I did the same kill mat on mine after I put the pre axle dump exhaust on it. It did help a bit on that as well as the heat coming up from the floor.

It helped for sure and I think it was like $50 for the 80 mil to do the whole tub.

 

[Speedy_RCW]

This helped the JK I’m sure it would help the JL as well

How does this fair when there’s 30 gallons of water in the jeep? I’ve definitely used my drain plugs a couple times so curious how this holds up to water.

 

[JT@623]

How does this fair when there’s 30 gallons of water in the jeep? I’ve definitely used my drain plugs a couple times so curious how this holds up to water.

I’m in Arizona so not a lot of water but the drains are still there this stuff is foil backed rubber I would imagine it would hold up well.

 

[wjtstudios]

How does this fair when there’s 30 gallons of water in the jeep? I’ve definitely used my drain plugs a couple times so curious how this holds up to water.

That’s been my concern as well, getting water between the mat and the body, but I’ve never had any water inside of the Jeep so it’s been fine. If you regularly do get the inside of the Jeep wet, I wouldn’t do it

 

[OverlanderJK]

How does this fair when there’s 30 gallons of water in the jeep? I’ve definitely used my drain plugs a couple times so curious how this holds up to water.

I’m in Arizona so not a lot of water but the drains are still there this stuff is foil backed rubber I would imagine it would hold up well.

That’s been my concern as well, getting water between the mat and the body, but I’ve never had any water inside of the Jeep so it’s been fine. If you regularly do get the inside of the Jeep wet, I wouldn’t do it

That shot is sticky as fawk. No way water is getting under it if it’s stuck all the way down

 

[wjtstudios]

That shot is sticky as fawk. No way water is getting under it if it’s stuck all the way down

I was thinking between sheets if you didn’t rub all gaps out

 

[BaddestCross]

Get a new wife

 

[OverlanderJK]

I was thinking between sheets if you didn’t rub all gaps out

When I installed it I had it bleed out and had it close enough where there was no tub showing.

 

[bobfriesenhahn]

Alright guys,

I am looking at purchasing a JL soon after years of saving (I am also aware of the chip shortage and vehicle shortage and know that it has inflated prices. I'm willing to wait it out) . Yes, I am very familiar with Wranglers and understand that a noisy cabin is just part of the fun.

However, that being said, my wife does not love that they are noisy inside even though it doesn't bother me.

1) Are the headliners even worth it, or is the difference only minimal?

2) Do you have an suggestions for helping reduce road noise?

Thanks!

I have the Mopar headliners in my JL. I don't know how much sound deadening they provide since I installed them immediately. I expect that they help with heat.

What I notice is that the amount of noise is heavily dependent on speed. Up to 65 is ok. It is much louder at 75 or 80, and especially if it is windy outside. Most noise seems to come from the windshield/door transition point.

If this is not ok, then get in line for a Broco.

 

[Speedy_RCW]

That shot is sticky as fawk. No way water is getting under it if it’s stuck all the way down

I didn’t realize it was sticky on the one side. Might have to look into it a little more.

 

[Snboarder113]

Sidebar, has anyone done a comparison of lizard skin spray in stuff vs dynamite extreme?