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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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How do i reduce top dash rattle?

Everytime i get on the highway around 60 or more the top pad starts shakeing up and down, theres a part on hawks for the frame of your car that says it reduces it but honestly a solid hunk of metal wont help it so any ideas?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

Just the dash pad? Or is it being transmitted through the car from something else? Tire balance? Driveshaft balance? Bad engine/tranny mounts?

Is your pad dash screwed down? Mine has ZERO screws holding it own & vibrates none at all.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

Its an old car, deal with it.

If it really bothers you, just check to make sure everything is tight. Sub-Frame connectors will help, because they will make your car alot stiffer and it wont flex as much.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

Well i cant fix anything now its getting painted and ill get it next week. But i just got the front end suspension and alignmeant all redone so idk if that will help, and the dash pad is screwed down pretty darn good
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

I've found that overtightening the screws will cause rattles and squeaks as there is no movement allowed. I learned to tighten all screws only so far.

If the car is still shaking after the front end rebuild and the tires are balanced correctly, check the driveshaft for balance.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

"Its an old car, deal with it."

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Re: How do i reduce top dash rattle?

You could try some padding under it.
But like Stephen said, I don't have a single screw in mine and it dosen't rattle, or move for that matter.
Well except that ontime at the track I grabed 3rd and the whole car jerked.
Slid back about 3 inches that time.
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