rattles from bass
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From: DIRTY SOUTH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
i searched and didnt find much,but i have 2 12" subs in a ported box and it rattles my jeep and makes my system sound like s***,is there anyway to fix it besides screwin every sinlge thing down? or what? its just really annoying
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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
secondskin makes it, so do others.
and one thing most ppl dont find is that the seat belt ratchets in the B pillar rattle like mad! i fixed mine. and other than that even with all my tools it does not rattle
and one thing most ppl dont find is that the seat belt ratchets in the B pillar rattle like mad! i fixed mine. and other than that even with all my tools it does not rattle
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From: Hoffman Estates
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 litre
You could use dynamat it is sound deading material and place it under the panels in the truck. Also like everyone else said make sure everything is screwed down. I have the same problem with my subs to.
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One thing that helped my insanity while driving my XJ is always keep the rear seat folded down unless someone is sitting in it. Mine rattles and squeaks at the slightest bump if its up with no weight on it.
Also, wrap the metal post that the liftgate latch latches to in duct tape to stop that rattle.
Also, wrap the metal post that the liftgate latch latches to in duct tape to stop that rattle.
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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
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One thing that helped my insanity while driving my XJ is always keep the rear seat folded down unless someone is sitting in it. Mine rattles and squeaks at the slightest bump if its up with no weight on it.
Also, wrap the metal post that the liftgate latch latches to in duct tape to stop that rattle.
Also, wrap the metal post that the liftgate latch latches to in duct tape to stop that rattle.
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From: Hoffman Estates
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 litre
then dynamat is your best bet for your rattling problem here is a link to thier site http://www.dynamat.com/ . The Xj's already have sound absorbing material inside but what is the specs of your box? how many watts are you pushing?
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From: DIRTY SOUTH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
my sub box is pressed against my back seat as well so it dont shake
but i dont have the money for dynomax at the moment,i was kinda wanting a quick fix,but would bigger rubber blocks in were the hatch meets the body keep it from rattling?
but i dont have the money for dynomax at the moment,i was kinda wanting a quick fix,but would bigger rubber blocks in were the hatch meets the body keep it from rattling?
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From: DIRTY SOUTH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
then dynamat is your best bet for your rattling problem here is a link to thier site http://www.dynamat.com/ . The Xj's already have sound absorbing material inside but what is the specs of your box? how many watts are you pushing?
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
just a warning dynamat is heavy! in a old civic hatch i had and yes a small hatch back lol i pulled 350 lbs of it out. single layer in doors and rear of car.
you think the xj gets bad mileage now add 400lbs to it lol
you think the xj gets bad mileage now add 400lbs to it lol
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From: DIRTY SOUTH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho
well that throw dynamat outa the situation then,i need all the mpg i can get lol


