Black Diamond Sound Deadening Dilemma

[FishKzor]

Since my original build didn't allow for the sound deadening option initially, I had my mind set on purchasing an aftermarket HotHeads kit instead. For one, it seems much more substantial, and the reviews on their Jeep products are glowingly positive. Also, being in Arizona, the thickness of the HotHeads' product will aid in minimizing the transfer of heat from the roof to the cabin of my Bronco.

That said, now that Ford is offering FREE sound deadening on all MIC tops (with the caveat that Black Diamond reservation holders need to contact their dealer and have them add it to their builds free of charge), I'm at a crossroads: Do I just take the free version from Ford and not look back? Or do I stay the course, get my MIC top without the pre-installed thin liner and go with a HotHeads eventually? I imagine installing a HH on top of the Ford deadening is a no-go, as the weight of the HH could potentially begin to pull on the Ford headliner, causing it to sag (especially out here with the AZ heat potentially softening up the adhesive)

Are any other Black Diamond owners have the same trepidations?
(I've attached a pic of Ford's deadener versus a HotHeads Jeep deadener to showcase the differences in quality, fit, and coverage)

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[Brokennose]

I think Ford is going to be installing the liner on every top regardless.

 

[FishKzor]

I think Ford is going to be installing the liner on every top regardless.

They're installing on all MIC Tops for Broncos that *don't* have the Marine Grade Vinyl.
Customers that DO have MGV need to contact their dealer to add the free deadener if they want it.

 

[Brongo]

Since my original build didn't allow for the sound deadening option initially, I had my mind set on purchasing an aftermarket HotHeads kit instead. For one, it seems much more substantial, and the reviews on their Jeep products are glowingly positive. Also, being in Arizona, the thickness of the HotHeads' product will aid in minimizing the transfer of heat from the roof to the cabin of my Bronco.

That said, now that Ford is offering FREE sound deadening on all MIC tops (with the caveat that Black Diamond reservation holders need to contact their dealer and have them add it to their builds free of charge), I'm at a crossroads: Do I just take the free version from Ford and not look back? Or do I stay the course, get my MIC top without the pre-installed thin liner and go with a HotHeads eventually? I imagine installing a HH on top of the Ford deadening is a no-go, as the weight of the HH could potentially begin to pull on the Ford headliner, causing it to sag (especially out here with the AZ heat potentially softening up the adhesive)

Are any other Black Diamond owners have the same trepidations?
(I've attached a pic of Ford's deadener versus a HotHeads Jeep deadener to showcase the differences in quality, fit, and coverage)

Ford has only stated Bronco’s version is only for sound deadening. Nothing about heat transfer, so I don’t think it’s apples to apples here.

 

[BrentC]

Why not try the OEM product first. If it doesn’t meet your needs, replace it with the Hotheads.

 

[Judge Rufus]

Free free free, free...free!

 

[ZackDanger]

I think Ford is going to be installing the liner on every top regardless.

Not on models that have the MGV interior. If you the vehicle is spec'd with MGV you must request the free headliner is added.

 

[Monho]

I'm going with the Ford headliner first and I'm going to see how much heat is really coming through the top. If it's unbearable, I won't have a problem tearing it out and putting the hothead headliner in. At the end of the day someone at ford felt that their headliner was worth $500 at one point, so TAKE IT!

 

[L8apex]

Ford has only stated Bronco’s version is only for sound deadening. Nothing about heat transfer, so I don’t think it’s apples to apples here.

While you can optimize a system for one or the other - there’s considerable overlap in sound deadening and insulation. It is pretty much just foam and adhesive.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Free is free. Get it, try it, ditch it and replace it if you don't like it.

 

[Mike777]

So I reserved a BD as well, but my dealer said he hadnt heard anything about any free sound deadening headliner. Has anyone else had a different experience with their dealership?

 

[Brongo]

While you can optimize a system for one or the other - there’s considerable overlap in sound deadening and insulation. It is pretty much just foam and adhesive.

Right but I thought hotheads had a reflective heat barrier as part of the material. Is that not the case?

 

[Atomicdog]

I ordered a Black Diamond with the intention of adding the hot heads, still not adding the free Ford product.

 

[JMBGlass]

So with a 2.7 4dr BL with MGV on order, will Ford now allow their WBDO system to let this sound deadening be added since it wasn't allowed for my combo before?

 

[Judge Rufus]

my dealer said he hadnt heard anything

Not surprising. Did your order even get input?

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