After much debate, I've decide my new sound system will be a self-install in my '06 FX4. I'm confident on the component side of the instillation, but I am a bit nervous about installing sound deadening. I want to cover as much as I can, but I have never had one of these models fully gutted, and while I want to do it, it scares the crap outta me. Is there a resource available with a step-by-step walk through of what to remove when, and how? I'm afraid of breaking something, or worse, not getting it all put back together.

Thanks much.

 

If we cant help ya, look into a Haynes manual.

 

Do yourself a favor, instead of paying out the nose for Dynamat, use this stuff.... or at least consider it.

http://contractorservices.homedepot....0-4a6e112cee70

This stuff is pretty much the same, without the expensive *** name! It comes in a 6" x 25' roll, so it's much easier to work with. It sticks just as good, if not better. And the effect it has on sound is just as significant. Can't beat it at 14 bucks a roll!

Do a little research if you're skeptical. Took me all of 5 minutes to realize just how overpriced Dynamat is.

 

The link didn't work for me, but I assume you are talking about roofing underlayment. I used a brand called Peel And Seal from Lowes. I just used a small amount on the doors behind my speakers.

 

I'm not sure if dynomat is too expensive overall, but I do know it's more than I want to spend on this project. I was actually considering RAAMmat, but I'll certainly look into the hardware store stuff before I purchase anything though.

Thanks!

 

raammat is a much better product, I highly recommend it. start with the doors, you can do one at a time and they will give you the biggest improvement, then you can do the rest if you want too, I also highly recommend doing the roof, floor and back wall at once

use 2+ layers for maximum effect

 

2+ layers! What does that equate to in square feet? I plan on doing inner and outter doors, floor, ceiling, backwall, firewall, etc.

 

Some of that off-brand stuff you have to be carefull that it doesn't leave and odor after it's in the heat for awhile. Travis from www.kcautosound.com pointed me towards Hushmat. He prefers to use it partly because it's made in Kanas City. I tell ya what it's some great stuff. I called him for some Dynamat at first but then he changed my mind. Glad he did. With my truck I went with two Bulk Packs. I had some left over that I sold to my neighbor for his trunk. I'd rather have too much then not enough. I did everything from the roof, doors and the floor. If you thought your F150 was kinda quiet before you'll be amazed after you deaden it.

The Bulk Pack gives you 58 square feet. It has Thirty (30) 12.1" x 23" Sheets that you can get in either Silver or Black.

 

i would love to deaden my truck but dynomat is just to expensive. how does the roofing material work does anyone have it in there truck? please let me know more info on this. thanks.

 

200 will get you a layer on the floor, and three on everything else (minus the firewall, doesnt need it) its well worth it tho

 

Thanks for the input everyone! I'm getting real excited about it. I'm still putting together my audio system in my head, and once I get it all in hand, I'll do everything at once (deaden and system).

 

I am in the same boat you were on the do it yourelf. Did you add the sound dampaning? How was the project? What did you use? I have Dynomat Extreme for the job but have never tackled anything like this. I am doing the wholes thing myself..new HU (Apline 505) new compoonent speakers, Amp (Alpine PDX5) and subwoofer with an enclosure from Musicmoose. I have an '05 King Ranch. Did you rind a manual to help you through the process? Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

Check out my install thread in the speakers section. i went through all of this.