Coverking headliner installed with sound deadening material. Lowered sound decibels in cabin significantly

[HappyGladiator]

The factory installed liner is just poor.

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[bakobobby]

Congrats that turned out great!

 

[jav_eee]

Does the coverking come with the sound deadener too?

 

[JTRDistraction]

Does the coverking come with the sound deadener too?

No, you have to purchase that separately. Unless things have changed since i looked at them.

 

[jav_eee]

No, you have to purchase that separately. Unless things have changed since i looked at them.

I looked at them and saw they advertised the noise reduction but didn’t see them mention that deadening so I wanted to be sure. Confirms it’s a separate purchase. Thanks.

anyone do the coverking without the extra sound deadening?

 

[Pressuredrop]

I did the same as the OP. I really like it when the top is on. Is a little quieter and better insulated, but what a nicer look. P.S. Sorry the finished picture is so poor.

 

[Mflowers11]

OK, come and do my wife's JLU now and if that turns out, might turn you loose on my JT.
My wife is used to Grand Cherokee finished interior and ability to have conversation.........

Ha!

Very nice looking results. Thanks for specifically measuring and noting the decibel difference. I've always been curious about that and haven't come across anyone post an actual before/after measure.

I always have to scream at my kids but I do feel like I have to scream louder at them in the JT than I did in my WK2

Thanks. Overall I’m happy with it. I was thinking it would have an insulating layer, it is essentially mounded thick speaker ish shag. Nicer than that but similar. That said, it clearly stops the sound from bouncing around the cabin and is worth it.

After install there is still wind-noise but it’s noticeably reduced. I now hear the road noise more than before so I’ll be getting to work covering the floor and door panels with thicker deadening mats too. Ordered that at the same time as the rest. My issue is I will take client calls on the road and manage employer benefit plans. Trying to avoid having conversations with c-suite clients and having it sound like I’m in a wind tunnel, without giving up my mid-life crisis!

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[HooliganActual]

What did you use to make that attic?

I used some old carbon fiber tent poles, about 4ft 6mm rope for the ends and about 300ft of paracord. I’m in the backcountry right now and can’t upload pics but if you search my user name in the “What did you do to your Gladiator today?” thread you’ll see the pics.

 

[loganjeeps]

OP do you think it added noticeable weight to the back portion of the top?

 

[TigerInFL]

finished sound deadening and added in a second layer of closed cell foam mat today.

i am using spray glue to mount and skipped the tape they sent. once it's down, it's down to stay. already did the freedom panels a week or so ago.

 

[Mflowers11]

Does the coverking come with the sound deadener too?

Does not. Ordered from Amazon. Make sure to also order rollers to adhere it to the roof. Deadener works by preventing vibration (sounds) from getting through. If you don’t get proper adhesion it’s pointless.

 

[Mflowers11]

OP do you think it added noticeable weight to the back portion of the top?

Without a doubt. The deadener itself is like road tar. Dense and heavy for what it is. I was still able to pick it up myself and get it back on but I don’t think most could.

 

[Mflowers11]

OP do you think it added noticeable weight to the back portion of the top?

But, not at a level that would be a deterrent….

 

[Mflowers11]

I did another decibel test today, came back at 66-67ish. Windier day than last night but still great results.

 

[Gvsukids]

I now hear the road noise more than before so I’ll be getting to work covering the floor and door panels with thicker deadening mats too.

Armorlite works great for this too.

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