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Old 11-14-2018, 08:47 AM
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I have four vo 6x9`s in bags and cannot stop the rattle. I have used sound deadner everywhere latches still rattle. What are you guys and gals on here do? Bout to install 8`s next week and would like to eliminate most of it.
 
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What year?

What style bags?

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2010 Ultra. Extended Mutazu
 
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I'm having the same issues. I've tightened up the tabs on the latches and it seemed to help but didn't stop it.
 

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I bent the tabs as shown in video and also took latches apart and put sound barrier on them along within the bags.
 
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Didn't completely stop mine.
 
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follow the video, then once that is done, if it did not get it all, try to look and see where it's vibrating, then open the latch and apply some sponge/foam tape. kinda like tape on foam weatherstripping. apply the tape in the areas that you can see and hear and re-test, and re-tape, till it's done. that's how i got mine quieted down. i have the old style bags and latches, 2004.
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Thought about trying mole skin in the same way you are describing Marco.
 
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The other thing to double check ismthe tightness of all the little screws holding the latch assembly to the lid.
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