Help With Wind Noise

[AATLAS1X]

I'VE FINALLY FOUND A PLACE WHERE I CAN GET SOME SMART-ASS ANSWERS ALONG WITH SOME SOUND ADVICE. I'LL TRY SOME OF THE OPTIONS LISTED TO SEE IF IT HELPS. OH YEAH, I GUESS I NOW KNOW WHY RUBBERS KEEP DISOLVING AND FALLING OF MY COCK, AT LEAST I HOPE THE VASELINE IS THE REASON.....

OUCH!

 

[KliersLC]

For those who do not wish to rub vaseline all over their rigs, Roll your window ALL the way down, insert a tennis shoe between the door and the vehicle , gently close the door on said shoe. Then push gently on the upper door frame, when you get a little bit of movement, stop.(it doesn't take much) Roll up your window and take a test drive, repeat if needed.

Dan

 

[lovemylc]

Roof Rack?

According to Toyota, with the factory roof rack there was increased wind noise. The solution is to move the forward crossmember back about twelve inches. Did this on my rig and it fixed some of the wind noise problem.

Otheres on the forum will suggest removing the forward crossmember all the way off along with all the supporting brackets - then no roof rack wind noise!

 

[1000-oaks]

I've been planning to loosen the hinge bolts and have someone twist the door so the window frame tilts "in" more, then retighten the bolts. Might work, we'll see. Could even slot the hinge bolt slots a bit with a round file if need be.

 

[Beowulf]

My Question has do do with wind noise around the front passenger area. [...] Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

Since your inquiry is bringing in some creative and crazy suggestions for on and off-topic issues....

Buy some big Mud tyres (say some 37" Krawlers) and the wind noise will completely disappear.

-B-

 

[-Spike-]

I've been planning to loosen the hinge bolts and have someone twist the door so the window frame tilts "in" more, then retighten the bolts. Might work, we'll see. Could even slot the hinge bolt slots a bit with a round file if need be.

Bending the window frame inward is a lot faster and easier, and is a common practice at body shops. Also won't misalign your door as 'tilting' it will. See earlier post with shoe reference, or use a block of wood- being careful not to dent anything.

-Spike