2 door hardtop wind noise

[Patrickgault]

My 2 door has a ton of highway wind noise. I chaulk it up as normal being that I'm driving a brick. However, I had a 4 door driver state that he doesn't have this issue. He contributes it to that possibly the roof rack is helping to reduce the drag. Is my situation an anomaly or is this wind noise common? Thanks for the feedback.

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[mairskin]

I had a super loud wind/ noise whistle with our 2 door Outerbanks w/ roof rack upon delivery. It was coming from the drivers side window, in the corner by the side mirror. The seal wasn't sealing against the window correctly. The seal is hollow in the middle, so I cut a short piece of vacuum/ fuel line and shoved it in the middle to "plump" up the seal. It has a MUCH more pleasant driving experience now. I'm assuming this technique will work at a lot of different areas, if you can press around while driving and pin point where the imperfect seal is.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

I don't know how it'll work on a 2 door, but you may be able to try some variation of these. I've also heard adding sound deadening to the rear cargo area helps a lot on the 2 doors because the rear wheels are much closer to you.

MIC Wind Noise Reduction Guide
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...dition-plus-bonus-fix-for-bad-adhesive.64146/

Adding Weatherstripping to Doors
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ipping-tackling-road-noise.89162/post-2165878

 

[Patrickgault]

I appreciate. For me it's more about the aerodynamics of the vehicle. I think it might be loud regardless. I don't have a whistle or leaks. It's just damn loud going down the road. Like I'm driving a uhaul. I'm super happy with all but this. It could be a deal breaker after owning for 1.5 yrs. Yikes!

 

[fritobandito]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/road-wind-noise-2-door-vs-4-door.88907/post-2162348

 

[C-Note]

Turn the radio up, problem solved!

 

[WarthogJr]

VERY strange indeed. I believe the overwhelming consensus is that the 6G Bronco is an extremely quiet vehicle. You should have it checked.

 

[Patrickgault]

Yep the radio helps, but when traveling with the wife its F"ing noisy. For the "Extremely quiet" truck, great for you! Im going to have it looked at during the next service but no expectations. I know how dealers are with these type complaints. I may have to make a tough decision on keeping it. Stinks because I waited on it for a year and have had it for 1.5 yrs.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

I appreciate. For me it's more about the aerodynamics of the vehicle. I think it might be loud regardless. I don't have a whistle or leaks. It's just damn loud going down the road. Like I'm driving a uhaul. I'm super happy with all but this. It could be a deal breaker after owning for 1.5 yrs. Yikes!

I didn't have any leaks or whistles and the 2 links I posted still helped a ton. Try them out and see how it goes.

 

[Patrickgault]

10/4. Thanks

 

[Stupor]

I just received a new 2 Dr manual badlands with a headliner. My biggest fear was the wind noise but I am very surprised how quiet it is. Talking on the freeway hands free is no problem.. I have stayed under 70mph. I don’t have a roof rack and I have 33” tires. I don‘t have any whistling at all but some wind noise.

 

[BigHoof]

Do you have the headliner? If not and the interior is too loud, you can install yourself when Hotheads comes out with theirs for the 2 door.

I've got a 2 door and find it acceptable for what it is. It will never be as quiet as a conventional auto.

 

[Dan-O]

I’ve read other posts about roof rack causing wind noise. Myself, after installing the Aeroskin II, it caused a ton of rumbling wind noise like I was driving in 70 mph winds, took it off and noise disappeared.

 

[Fmuguira]

My 2 door had wind noise on both passenger and driver windows in back upper corners. Weren’t sitting in/against seals as should have been. Dealer did adjustments, 2 different times, and much better.
That said it’s a plastic top and the window design DOES NOT encompass an upper frame so it’s not like a 4 Runner or even pickup! Anyone expecting that quietness will be disappointed !

Another comparison, my 25 year old TJ ( that does have an upper metal door frame for window) is just as quiet as the Bronco regarding wind noise…. Just the way it is!!

 

[Owl]

As I stated in one of the other "noise links"... my Base 2Dr is fairly quiet, but I don't have the roof rack. Only noise is on the passenger-side in back of the front seat, and a remedy to this was explained in another note. I'm running OBX 32s".

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