How to eliminate window rattle

[3.4grapeofwrath]

In my quest to eliminate the dreaded f-body window rattle, I took apart the passenger side door panel and removed the speaker for more access.
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I noticed when the window was lowered all the way down I could grab the bottom of the window with my hand and easily move it back and forth.
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I had an idea to take a piece of radiator hose and install it at the bottom of the door to hold the glass.
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I used two pieces of hose about 3'' long and some permatex black silicone.
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I cleaned the area inside the door and also the hose with some acetone (alcohol could also be used).
With the window all the way down I marked the two places where the hose would be.
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Looking through the speaker hole there is a white plastic bracket at the bottom of the glass the first piece of hose was glued under it.
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The second piece was glued by the access hole by the door jam side.
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Let the silicone fully dry before closing window completely.
Now when the window is fully opened it doesn't bounce around it is locked and loaded. The hose also acts like a spring when the window is opened.

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: How to eliminate window rattle

Just did my drivers side door. I noticed this window bottomed out on the door. Who ever upgraded the speaker only installed one screw to hold it in place so I added three more. I also covered all the door handle and lock rods with vacuum hose to quiet them down. My door handle was also loose causing a rattle. It is held on by two sheet metal nuts which needed to be tightened. I noticed a difference in sound just when I close the door now but I haven't had a chance to take it for a ride with the windows down because of all this rain lately.:cry:

[ssms5411]

Re: How to eliminate window rattle

I just keep the window either up or down seems to do the trick.LOL Nice writeup

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: How to eliminate window rattle

Finally had a chance to take the car for a ride with the windows down today.
I found every bump I could find in the road and I have to say the difference is amazing.

[truekoa]

Re: How to eliminate window rattle

i roll my windows down but not all the way down so it is not loose at the bottom. But really now that I think about it, my windows dont rattle much at all, maybe you're missing some internals?