Solution for popping/rattling MIC top!

[Ksjrb03]

So what is needed are bronco condemns? Thanks for the update. One less issue to worry about. I watched a video where they purchased a Besttop soft top to solve this problem. It is a father and son team that has a YouTube channel. To bad they didn't read this.

Yes, my first fix was condoms made from plastic wrapper. Worked great lol. As said, there are many ways you could fix this, I like simple and quick. I’m sure someone will come out with an aftermarket condom, especially after more of these rattly tops are out in the wild. I’ll keep using tape until then.

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[vzqhsg]

Now that my front popping has stopped, I have heard something from the back. However, I haven't dug into yet. Sounds like it is coming from the way back. Vehicle is being wrapped this week and the OEM protection on the lip where the rear top sits will get new PPF. Waiting to see if that helps. I am almost tempted to ask him to replace my flocking tape with PPF scraps.

Nice looking Golden.

 

[chtucker]

Wrapped my pins in self fusing tape https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00011942/
Problem solved.

 

[ryridesmotox]

So what is needed are bronco condemns?

Great, now I have to clear my browser history

 

[BLMike]

Now that my front popping has stopped, I have heard something from the back. However, I haven't dug into yet. Sounds like it is coming from the way back. Vehicle is being wrapped this week and the OEM protection on the lip where the rear top sits will get new PPF. Waiting to see if that helps. I am almost tempted to ask him to replace my flocking tape with PPF scraps.

Update: I did have him do PPF where I had put the flocking tape. Unfortunately, the silence only lasted a day and had to put the flocking tape back on. The rear also still made some noise. I applied a silicon coating to the rubber areas on the back window where it could rub (the noise wasn't the same as the pin in hole popping). That seemed to have really quieted it down. Now it sounds like my Wrangler. I just spray some of the Blaster Silcon spray on a cloth and rub on the rubber.

 

[Laddyaddy19]

Yes, my first fix was condoms made from plastic wrapper. Worked great lol. As said, there are many ways you could fix this, I like simple and quick. I’m sure someone will come out with an aftermarket condom, especially after more of these rattly tops are out in the wild. I’ll keep using tape until then.

I tried simply loosening the latch just a tiny bit and found it pretty much eliminated the popping noise. I think the turn latch rubs against the guide pin as seen in your picture.

 

[Tricky Dick]

So finally after 3543 miles, my top started popping. Gotta say, it's pretty annoying. I'm not going to bother fixing it though because the soft top goes on Saturday.

 

[vzqhsg]

Update: I did have him do PPF where I had put the flocking tape. Unfortunately, the silence only lasted a day and had to put the flocking tape back on. The rear also still made some noise. I applied a silicon coating to the rubber areas on the back window where it could rub (the noise wasn't the same as the pin in hole popping). That seemed to have really quieted it down. Now it sounds like my Wrangler. I just spray some of the Blaster Silcon spray on a cloth and rub on the rubber.

Great looking Golden. They are great dogs!!

 

[MayhemMike]

These MIC tops won’t last the three year factory warranty. I hope the mythical MOD top bolts right up to the already produced Broncos. Ford s in for a world of hurt due to warranty claims on these tops.

 

[Bronc6g22]

Bumping this old thread. My plastic pins have never been a problem. However the metalic pins (front above rearview mirror) rattle against the metalic spots they rest in. I've used electrical tape and that lasted about 5000 miles. Anyone think of a better/durable solution for this area?

 

[Theherofails]

Bumping this old thread. My plastic pins have never been a problem. However the metalic pins (front above rearview mirror) rattle against the metalic spots they rest in. I've used electrical tape and that lasted about 5000 miles. Anyone think of a better/durable solution for this area?

Oh yeah I solved this one back in 2021.. There is a thread somewhere.

Convertible silicon lube. Buy a can, lubricate all of the gaskets and the pins, follow the directions on the can but basically let it sit a few and wipe it off extra with a dry cloth.


I did it twice about 2 months apart and have not had squeaks or pops with my VERY EARLY MIC 2.0 top in years..


My MIC top is completely silent other than wind noise and the lube doesn't attract dirt as it doesn't stay wet like an oil.

Pretty sure I used this stuff.

Squeak/pop free since Nov 2021.. about 15K miles, mostly down trails.

 

[Bronc6g22]

Oh yeah I solved this one back in 2021.. There is a thread somewhere.

Convertible silicon lube. Buy a can, lubricate all of the gaskets and the pins, follow the directions on the can but basically let it sit a few and wipe it off extra with a dry cloth.


I did it twice about 2 months apart and have not had squeaks or pops with my VERY EARLY MIC 2.0 top in years..


My is completely silent other than wind noise and the lube doesn't attract dirt as it doesn't stay wet like an oil.

Pretty sure I used this stuff.

Squeak/pop free since Nov 2021.. about 15K miles, mostly down trails.

Interesting. I already coated in Ford recommended krytox lube (works great on tailgate). Only several layers of electrical tape seemed to work as buffer on the mentioned metalic MIC pins. My situation could be exasperated from my roof panels not being perfectly aligned (driver panel sits high). I may adjust mounts when I start troubleshooting again.

 

[Theherofails]

Interesting. I already coated in Ford recommended krytox lube (works great on tailgate). Only several layers of electrical tape seemed to work as buffer on the mentioned metalic MIC pins. My situation could be exasperated from my roof panels not being perfectly aligned (driver panel sits high). I may adjust mounts when I start troubleshooting again.

Mine sounded like the old TFL video floating around. Incredibly irritating creaks and pops coming from all over.. Distracting while driving. I found the gaskets and pins both make their own noises so both needed lubed pretty well. It's worked perfect for me..

Your results may vary, naturally. For only $9 a can, its an easy fix to test though.

 

[duel007]

Thanks for posting this, the rattle on the drivers side has been driving me nuts. I picked up some 2mm black craft foam and cut out squares, and put them on the pins on the front and middle section of the roof on the drivers side. Poof, rattle has been gone for several days, even in the super cold (-10 F today).

I haven't done the pins on the passenger side, no rattles there yet. I may do them anyway when I take the roof off next.

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