I installed this part years ago. I’m wondering if some sound deadening material would help?
If so, what would you recommend? Would the material go on the trunk side or cab side? Thx
I have a fiber pad over it that was behind the seat when I removed it to install the divider. It’ hung back inside the car on top of the divider.
I put a few large sections of rammatt(dynamat) on mine and covered in it in foam sheet. Mine is bolted in place in multiple sections to prevent rattles. Remember you don’t need to completely cover a panel with dynamat, just use enough to deaden the noise.
Looks like foam sheet on both sides? Rammat on both sides? What is that control box on the back side in the trunk? Thx
Rammatt on the seat side only, used the foam on both sides. I have an amp for a stereo mounted on the backside but not 100% I want to leave it there.
Where did you get the foam? Thx
I painted mine with bedliner to help with by sound, then added dynamat behind the seat.
Did you use a spray or roll it on? Was it a Herculiner product?
This is the package I got, so far I have done the roof, doors and rear quarter panels, rear panel and part of the floors. I have only used the foam on the roof and rear panel. It comes rolled up and bunched into a box so it gets wrinkled as you can see from the pictures but its all covered up anyway. I plan to insulate the package tray the same way and use foam insulation in the rear quarter panels above the wheels to prevent sound transfer from the truck to passenger compartment.
Remember you dont need to completely cover a panel in the deadener. Best to knock on the panel and see what resonates and makes noise then add deadener to that area. For example the roof made a huge difference with this layout for me.
This is what we suggest putting in place before installing the divider.
Thx Don. I put it in my shopping cart.
If that sound barrier goes on first, then the divider - is there a need for the sealant? Are the screws sold for the install long enough for both? Thx
No need for sealant in my opinion, the insulation acts as a gasket. Some people prefer to paint the divider black and install insulation on the cabin side. It actually might fit better that way but I like to open the trunk and see insulation like original.
Thx Don.
Love my Cougar but it’s not a show car. What provides the best sound barrier?
Lots of aftermarket products out there that will far surpass anything we sell. I just use the “good enough” OEM substitutes so I am not a good person to ask.
This is the gap I have between the seat divider and the fender well. I’d like to fill it with something. Any ideas? Thx
Could seal it from the interior side like I did, or run a large bead of seam sealer: https://www.por15.com/POR-15-Patch-Filler-and-Seam-Sealer
How about a piece of pipe insulation ( you know, the foam insulation that has a slit down one side so you can slide it over the 1/2 inch copper hot water pipe ). I know you might have to remove the deadener / board you’ve installed, but you could easily slide the piece of foam over the lower edge of the board ( it looks like you’ve used a rigid sort of board ? ) The lower edge of your deadener / board when re-installed would make a good, contour fitting seal.
What on earth are you guys trying to achieve here?
Personally I would just like the trunk separated from the cab, mostly for noise issues.