Hardtop noise with rooftop tent

[doyouglas]

HI guys, been getting some annoying noise at the rear cap just behind the 2nd row. This noise only comes when underload with roof top tent. I hear it on both the right and left side of where the hardtop support bracket lies. I have RCI roof rack with JCR hardtop reinforcement. The noise is coming from the hardtop not the rack or any bracket. I can mitigate the issue by putting a thick foam piece between the rollbar and hardtop. Only then it will reduce the noise or temporaryily fix the issue and it'll come back after a hard bump. I can replicate the issue by pressing upward on the rear cap or pulling down from the roof rack. I feel like this is an issue I may have to live with cause of the load on the hardtop.

Been reading the other threads about hardtop noise and it's not the rear tailgate rattle or locator pin.

Anyone with else with roof top tent experiencing such noise?

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[RC Bronco]

Oh that sounds really aggravating to be listening to while driving

Hope someone chimes in with a solution

 

[doyouglas]

I came with a solution, seems like it'll be a permanent one. I wedge a wooden 1.5" block between the roll bar and the hardtop on the left and right side. Seems to have solve the issue.

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