Soundproof Jeep Wrangler: 8 Noise Reduction Tactics
Are you tired of hearing that same loud noise of your Jeep Wrangler?
Even though it’s fun to hear it, and leaves an impression of a strong machine, sometimes it just becomes annoying.
Or just maybe you need to drive your toddler who can easily get scared of loud noises.
Of course, it’s not only the machine sound that is a problem.
There can be a lot of noises coming from outside of the car as traffic can sometimes be really loud.
In those occasions, instead of horns of other drivers annoying you, you can simply turn the volume up of your favorite song and enjoy it while protected from outdoor noise.
Well, no matter what’s the reason behind, there are some ways to soundproof your Jeep Wrangler in few simple steps.
All you need to do is follow this guide steps and get rid of that annoying noise.
Let’s get through them together.
How to Soundproof Jeep Wrangler
What You'll Be Needing:
1. Insulate the area beneath the carpet
Firstly, if you think about it, you will see that the biggest part of the noise is coming through your car’s floor, beneath the carpet.
What you can do with this area is insulate it by adding an automotive jute carpet.
Since this carpet is 3/8" thick, it will provide great insulation, as well as protection for your Wrangler’s flooring.
Therefore, you will benefit from noise reducing as well with increased durability of your car’s flooring.
Now, other than that, you can simultaneously use self-adhesive FatMat.
FatMat is a sound deadener, primarily made to reduce the noise from your car, but you can also use it for insulating almost every vehicle- trucks, Marine, RV’s, or even home.
Whether it’s a 1998 Jeep Wrangler or a 2008 Jeep Wrangler – sound deadener mats can be quite an effective solution to eliminate the noise coming from below.
With this one, you will be able to decrease that sound distortion and gain the quality of the sound that you deserve.
FatMat comes as self-adhesive pads which you can easily install wherever you want.
You just need to measure the right amount and get on the work.
Therefore, the installation process is quite simple:
If the results that you achieve in soundproofing aren’t satisfying, you should use insulation foam (reflective one) beneath the FatMat.
This product will not just insulate from the noise but from the heat as well.
This insulation foam is an affordable thing that can additionally improve your overall noise deadening.
Again, the procedure is the same.
You will need to cut it as FatMat in order to hit the right size and then install it- just underneath the carpet.
2. Buy sound Deadening headliner kit
I have tried this one not that long ago, and it showed great results. The one that I bought was DEI.
This custom made boom mat deadener kit will help you insulate your Wrangler not only from the outdoor noise, but from cold and heat as well.
With this one, you will be able to enjoy your conversations, or listen to the favorite music undisrupted.
It comes in shaped peel and stick kit, so you will be able to easily and effortlessly install it.
For better results, I would recommend pairing this one with its side window trim kit as they are the perfect combo when fighting noise and temperature loss/increase.
As you may assume, this solution is perfect if you don’t want to waste time by measuring the size needed to fit etc.
When it comes to your house, simply open the box and stick it to your Wrangler.
Here are some of the best automotive sound deadening materials.
3. Use Sailcloth Top
If you are really annoyed by the noise, and you will do anything to minimize it, then this might just be the solution.
However, this solution might be just a bit bigger investment than the previous two, but surely worth it.
Some people would even change the car because of the wind noise (or at least get a pair of soundproof earplugs) – but even though this solution is a bit pricey, it’s a permanent solution that’s effective and is very well worth the cost.
Bestop Sailcloth tops are well-known to be quieter than regular ones by 50% at least.
This is the best consensus that you can get between driving a Wrangler and the noise problems that it causes.
Choose wisely! There are different designs, and I’m sure that you will manage to fit some of these into your car’s appearance.
With their zipless feature, you will be able to easier take it off or on.
Finally, the secret of its noise-deadening effectiveness lies in its thick material that prevents up to 50% sound more than regular do.
4. Change the weatherstrips
One of the reasons why is there lots of noise or why is it drastically colder all the sudden, might be in weatherstrips.
If you notice the wind blowing inside of your Wrangler when driving a bit faster, then you might want to check your weatherstrips as they are probably out.
Once you detect the very root of the wind and noise, check if the current weatherstrip is sealed properly.
If they are sealed well, but their time has come to an end, then you might need a new one.
With a new weatherstrip, you can benefit on several different levels.
The weatherstrip is easy to install and fit but maybe you should leave it to the expert as even the smallest holes can make unwanted problems.
5. Put Aerodynamic mirrors as great noise fighters
In order to increase the slipstream going over the vehicle and reduce the noise coming from this side, you can buy these amazing mirrors for your Wrangler.
You will get both driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors.
If you’ve been experiencing the Jeep Wrangler highway noise – this is mostly due to the wind against the objects such as mirrors, which aren’t very aerodynamic.
Most people don’t even realize this – but yes you can do something about it, which is a good thing.
So, how can actually these mirrors help soundproofing your Wrangler?
First of all, you need to understand that this method won’t drastically decrease the noise, but you can use it as addition to some of the methods from this article.
The shape and design of the mirrors reduce wind drags and noisy whistling.
The air will pass through much easier without producing that awful “Schhhhh” sound and vibration that comes from the wind hitting your old mirrors.
6. Consider changing your tires
Now, you know how your current tires are powerful and noisy as well.
Well, maybe you need to change your tires for some that are less aggressive as it will dramatically decrease the noise coming from there.
If you need to change your tires anyway due to their baldness over time, then this might be a two-in-one solution to your problems.