Amazon Customer
I've used Dynamat in the past, and while there's no doubt it's the industry standard, it's become very pricy, so I was intrigued when this affordable alternative came up. I have a 2010 Ford Ranger XLT - for being as recent a model as mine is, even with the nicer XLT trim (woohoo, carpet!) this is clearly a truck that was built with "basic 90s pickup truck" standards of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). There isn't a lot of sound deadening, so the doors clatter a lot when closing, and the combination of wind, tire, and engine noise in the cabin can get tiring on longer drives.
I ordered one package of the material, and approached it with the mentality not so much of covering the entire inner door, but using it strategically to diminish resonances and isolate rattles. I will probably order another pack, but I covered about 50% of both front doors and added smaller pieces in the rear cab panels of the extended cab (mine does not have rear doors, just cubbies to hide the jumper seats) to act as dampeners, and those two applications alone have made a huge difference. The doors feel much nicer and more substantial to close - not quite 1990s Mercedes-quality, obviously, but there's a nice low "thunk" where there used to be an "old pickup truck" tin can door rattle. Road and engine noise is much quieter - it's easier to hear soft passages in music or podcasts even with the stock radio. I had no issues with quality or ease of installation - the material adhered easily. No weird smells - also another important factor.
Overall, I think this is an excellent product that, unlike the name-brand stuff, is priced appropriately for what it essentially is. I'm sure you can get more of a luxurious hush with the thicker stuff, but for something like the cab of an older pickup where silence isn't necessarily expected, but a little more civilized would be welcome, this is perfect.
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AMZ1903 |
| Item Weight | 24.8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15.7 x 9.8 x 0.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | AMZ1903 |
| Size | 9.8″ x 15.7″ |
| Color | Blue |
| Material | Rubber |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
Mr. Hand
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Giovanni Ilagan
