Sponsored

Adding sound deadening. Soon.

Area51BS

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Ron
Joined
Oct 11, 2021
Threads
76
Messages
726
Reaction score
967
Location
Florida
Vehicle(s)
Maverick
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
This new truck has me excited to once again want to customize a vehicle. Although it is very quiet inside, there is always room for improvement. Going to add sound deadening in a methodical way. Section at a time as I don’t want to add 100lbs to the vehicle. Downloaded a spectrum analyzer app which is good enough for this. Will do a before and after reading. I’m starting with back panel behind seat as it is completely exposed. Hope to have it done this weekend except forgetting I recently threw away a roller I had for sound deadening thinking it I would never use it again. Never get rid of tools! Stay tuned as I will post pictures and analyzer results when done. Then move to a new area next.
Sponsored

 

Strobe

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
Joined
Aug 24, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
98
Reaction score
126
Location
OH
Vehicle(s)
2022 Ford Maverick, 2013 BMW M3
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
Watching. I’m curious what you end up doing and the success level. I have some leftover noico butyl rubber dampener and a roller, but no truck yet.

Also, I’m intrigued by potentially using some thinsulate, various foams or mass loaded vinyl products too. Wouldn’t mind a nice quiet ride.
 
Last edited:

LC48

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Bill
Joined
Oct 24, 2021
Threads
5
Messages
364
Reaction score
521
Location
Johnson County Texas
Vehicle(s)
Maverick XLT, AWD, Carbonized Gray. Highlander Lim
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
Clubs
 
Yes please 🙏
Looking to learn from others experiences here.

I cut a panel to fit behind the backseat last night as an experiment thinking it a good starting point.
 

mamboman777

2.5L Hybrid
Well-known member
First Name
Josh
Joined
Aug 3, 2021
Threads
111
Messages
3,455
Reaction score
11,731
Location
NRH, TX
Vehicle(s)
2012 Ford Focus, 2022 Ford Maverick
Engine
2.5L Hybrid
Watching. This is interesting. I bet the biggest gain can be make Made by deading the area from the front floor to the firewall, but that's just a guess.
 

AndrewSKY117

Well-known member
First Name
Andrew
Joined
Nov 27, 2021
Threads
2
Messages
94
Reaction score
77
Location
Olympia, WA
Vehicle(s)
'08 Honda Civic
I was also contemplating doing some extra sound deadening when I get mine! I hope you are able to get good results!
 

Sponsored

Arukoru

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 12, 2021
Threads
6
Messages
338
Reaction score
520
Location
Atlanta
Vehicle(s)
2013 Chevy Cruze
I humbly suggest that there is minimal noise coming from the rear seat area. The rear seats themselves are acting as the damper so really not much need for sound deadening unless you don't want sidewalk folks nearby hearing you yell at traffic.

Personally I would focus way more under the dash/firewall, the wheel wells, and the floor.

The majority of the noise in a modern vehicle is down to the wheels and overall cabin seal.
 

uh50

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Howard
Joined
Oct 4, 2021
Threads
30
Messages
1,238
Reaction score
1,381
Location
Brookhaven Lake O' the Pines, Texas
Website
www.hchaney.com
Vehicle(s)
2022 Maverick XL, VB, 2.0 EB
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
This new truck has me excited to once again want to customize a vehicle. Although it is very quiet inside, there is always room for improvement. Going to add sound deadening in a methodical way. Section at a time as I don’t want to add 100lbs to the vehicle. Downloaded a spectrum analyzer app which is good enough for this. Will do a before and after reading. I’m starting with back panel behind seat as it is completely exposed. Hope to have it done this weekend except forgetting I recently threw away a roller I had for sound deadening thinking it I would never use it again. Never get rid of tools! Stay tuned as I will post pictures and analyzer results when done. Then move to a new area next.
I too will be watching the results. Thanks for the methodical approach that allows us all to learn the benefits obtained of adding sound deadening. I too thought that I would start with the front floor and firewall, then a door at a time, then the back floor. I didn't even think of the interior bed bulkhead. Thanks again.
 

mamboman777

2.5L Hybrid
Well-known member
First Name
Josh
Joined
Aug 3, 2021
Threads
111
Messages
3,455
Reaction score
11,731
Location
NRH, TX
Vehicle(s)
2012 Ford Focus, 2022 Ford Maverick
Engine
2.5L Hybrid
Watching. This is interesting. I bet the biggest gain can be make Made by deading the area from the front floor to the firewall, but that's just a guess
 

uh50

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Howard
Joined
Oct 4, 2021
Threads
30
Messages
1,238
Reaction score
1,381
Location
Brookhaven Lake O' the Pines, Texas
Website
www.hchaney.com
Vehicle(s)
2022 Maverick XL, VB, 2.0 EB
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
I humbly suggest that there is minimal noise coming from the rear seat area. The rear seats themselves are acting as the damper so really not much need for sound deadening unless you don't want sidewalk folks nearby hearing you yell at traffic.

Personally I would focus way more under the dash/firewall, the wheel wells, and the floor.

The majority of the noise in a modern vehicle is down to the wheels and overall cabin seal.
Yes, most of outside sound seemly comes from the front wheels, so wheel wells, front floor board, and firewall would result in benefitting from sound deadening. I don't hear much coming from the doors, although eventually, I am going to add deadening there.
 
Sponsored

kmish203

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
Joined
Nov 3, 2021
Threads
3
Messages
162
Reaction score
333
Location
46526
Vehicle(s)
Jeep Renegade
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
Does anyone know how easy it is to access the floor panels and firewall without damaging the carpet or plastic covering it? It seems like everyone wants to dampen the rear wall because the access to it is so simple. I’m not super experienced in pulling up carpet or accessing the firewall

Edit: I don’t actually have my truck yet, if anyone has pictures of how to add damper material there that would be appreciated
 

Strobe

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
Joined
Aug 24, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
98
Reaction score
126
Location
OH
Vehicle(s)
2022 Ford Maverick, 2013 BMW M3
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
The carpeting is probably just held in place by the plastic trim pieces of the center console, kick panels, and the seat rail bolts. I bet if you remove the trim pieces and the front seats the carpet is just loosely sitting there.
 

Arukoru

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 12, 2021
Threads
6
Messages
338
Reaction score
520
Location
Atlanta
Vehicle(s)
2013 Chevy Cruze
I had the rear seat in the up position with a chainsaw stowed in the back and I could hear every leaf I rolled over. With it down, I don't hear anything.
Every leaf lol!

I'm a little surprised its that bad but I guess there really isn't a lot between the floor and the ground. I should buy a few mav seats to go into my studio for sound proofing lol.
 
OP
OP

Area51BS

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Ron
Joined
Oct 11, 2021
Threads
76
Messages
726
Reaction score
967
Location
Florida
Vehicle(s)
Maverick
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
Watching. This is interesting. I bet the biggest gain can be make Made by deading the area from the front floor to the firewall, but that's just a guess.
I humbly suggest that there is minimal noise coming from the rear seat area. The rear seats themselves are acting as the damper so really not much need for sound deadening unless you don't want sidewalk folks nearby hearing you yell at traffic.

Personally I would focus way more under the dash/firewall, the wheel wells, and the floor.

The majority of the noise in a modern vehicle is down to the wheels and overall cabin seal.
Having owned and driven this MAV for a month I can hear the most noise(road) from the rear. It’s not bad but definitely the loudest area of the truck.
 
OP
OP

Area51BS

2.0L EcoBoost
Well-known member
First Name
Ron
Joined
Oct 11, 2021
Threads
76
Messages
726
Reaction score
967
Location
Florida
Vehicle(s)
Maverick
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost
You might find this interesting. My first car was a 67 beetle. Back in 83. For sound deadening I flooded floor with roofing tar and covered it with tar paper before carpet went down. Next was a new Ford 86 Escort GT. Stuffed all hollow cavities above floor with blown in insulation. Guess you could say I am not a fan of any noise. Nothing done on 5 Ford trucks and one Chevy after those. But like I said, this truck has me excited to customize.
Sponsored

 
 




Top