Adding More Weatherstripping - Tackling Road Noise

[WheresMyBronco]

I followed this MIC wind noise reduction guide a while back and, although it greatly reduced the noise from the top, it also left me noticing the road/exterior noise a bit more now.

It seems quite a bit of noise leaks through the doors and windows. Don't think I can do much about the windows, but I used some of the leftover weatherstripping (93085K525 from McMaster) to add another layer to the door.

It's fairly thin and flexible so the door still closes normally, and it also blends in pretty well so it's hard to notice. I'll be taking it out on a drive later and seeing if the difference is noticeable.

Has anyone else tried or had any luck with adding weatherstripping to reduce road noise? Curious to see what other experiences with this may be.

EDIT: Jump to post 17 for a better method and conclusion. https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ipping-tackling-road-noise.89162/post-2165878

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[WheresMyBronco]

+ a picture of how the inside looks with the weatherstripping vs without it

 

[adamruiz2001]

So you are telling us about a mod you made and showed us the detailed pictures of the before and after install, but have no useable data if it even made a difference???? Come on man, totally kidding, but keep us posted, we all like more info than not enough info on anything Bronco!!!

 

[WheresMyBronco]

So you are telling us about a mod you made and showed us the detailed pictures of the before and after install, but have no useable data if it even made a difference???? Come on man, totally kidding, but keep us posted, we all like more info than not enough info on anything Bronco!!!

Knew I'd get shit for that, I was just so excited about how clean looked that I couldn't wait to share

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[604Bronco]

I remember doing something similar on a previous vehicle to keep debris out from my door jambs. It always drove me nuts they'd get filled with dirt and I question why automakers don't put some weatherstripping right around the edge of the doors.

Anyways, good simple modification for you. Weatherstripping is like duct tape - It serves so many purposes!

 

[dadjoke]

Did the same MIC wind reduction guide, considered the same around the door trim but also considering removing the door skins and putting some sound dampener on the larger sections...we'll see what my wallet and waning energy levels allow

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Did the same MIC wind reduction guide, considered the same around the door trim but also considering removing the door skins and putting some sound dampener on the larger sections...we'll see what my wallet and waning energy levels allow

That's probably a better way to go, plus I heard it gives a pretty satisfying thump when you close the door. I was just trying to avoid removing any trim pieces/panels for as long as possible.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Update (for @adamruiz2001)

Went on a quick drive (just streets no freeway) and it feels like I wasn't hearing the cars beside me as much as I usually do, especially the ones passing on the other side of the road. I might try ordering more and finishing up the rest of the doors as I only have it installed in my driver's door right now.

Tire noise didn't seem to change too much, but it could be because it's mainly coming from the footwell area.

I'll take it out on the freeway soon and post another update.

 

[adamruiz2001]

Update (for @adamruiz2001)

Went on a quick drive (just streets no freeway) and it feels like I wasn't hearing the cars beside me as much as I usually do, especially the ones passing on the other side of the road. I might try ordering more and finishing up the rest of the doors as I only have it installed in my driver's door right now.

Tire noise didn't seem to change too much, but it could be because it's mainly coming from the footwell area.

I'll take it out on the freeway soon and post another update.

Have you tried ear plugs or headphones with active noise cancelling, they do wonders on the Bronco wind noise 🫣

But in all seriousness, some change is better than no change. I think I finally just got use to the Bronco noise, it was a big change from my wife's QX80 at first, but since it's been over a year owning the Bronco, I'm use to whatever noise was different at that time.

 

[BigSkyBronco]

Have you tried ear plugs or headphones with active noise cancelling, they do wonders on the Bronco wind noise 🫣

My solution was to install Polk Audio speakers and twist the volume knob!

 

[Easy-v]

I put mine on the body channels

huge impact on noise

 

[userdude]

Do you feel like it makes the doors more difficult to close? I already have an odd issue with mine, where I frequently need to two 2-3 times, especially on the passenger side. However, I need to work my sound deadening and this looks like a good idea.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Do you feel like it makes the doors more difficult to close? I already have an odd issue with mine, where I frequently need to two 2-3 times, especially on the passenger side. However, I need to work my sound deadening and this looks like a good idea.

I only installed this on my driver's door so far and it didn't seem to make closing the door any more difficult. I have the same issue as you with my passenger door though so I'll let you know if it makes things worse when I install some there

Here's a thread on the passenger door issue, doesn't seem like anyone has found a good solution for it though

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/passenger-front-door-not-closing-window-down-works.86667/

 

[WheresMyBronco]

I put mine on the body channels

huge impact on noise

Oh nice, this is a good one. I'll probably do my other doors like this since I only have thicker weatherstripping left.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Installed weatherstripping on the body channels like @Easy-v, but I also tucked it under the rubber flaps/panels so that it blends in a little better. Going to finish the rest of the doors and take it on another ride later

It doesn't seem to make the door closing any worse like this either @userdude.

Sorry for the terrible pics

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