Anti-Vibration Materials for Trucks

December 18, 2020

Truck vibrations can be caused by various factors — ranging from the truck itself to outside elements like traveling over potholes or rough road conditions.

While it can be hard to determine where it’s originating from, asking yourself questions — like whether the vibration only happens at certain speeds, whether it happens when the car is standing still or whether it’s concentrated in a specific location, such as the steering wheel or seat — can help you diagnose the vibration.

Here are a few other things to know about truck vibrations:

4 Common Reasons Why Your Truck May Vibrate

Sometimes, the vibration is nothing to worry about. Other times, you’ll want to take your truck in for a mechanic to look at it and conduct repairs if you suspect something more serious, such as a suspension issue.

If you’ve been experiencing this, check out four of the most common reasons why your truck may be vibrating.

1. Tires

Tire issues are the most common cause of vibration. If your tires have uneven wear or a separated tire tread, they won’t be able to make even contact with the road, leading to an uneven ride and vibration. A faulty wheel and tire balance or loose lug nuts can also be at fault. Something as simple as rebalancing or fixing the alignment can resolve the vibration.

2. Brakes

There are various brake issues that can also cause your truck to vibrate. The most common issue, though, is warped brake rotors. You might even notice the vibration while you are stopping your truck. Other signs your brake rotors may be at fault include shaking in your steering wheel and vibration in the brake pedal.

3. Engine

Usually, you’ll notice engine vibration issues when you are at a standstill with your engine running or when you are driving. Because this can be due to an engine or transmission issue, a mechanic will have to take a look at your truck.

4. Suspension

Suspension issues can arise from the wheel bearings, tie rods or shocks. When these components are not evenly distributing your truck’s weight, especially in the front end, you will start to experience vibration.

Soundproofing Materials to Limit Truck Vibration

If there is nothing wrong with your truck but you are still experiencing vibration, either at a standstill or while driving, you can install vibration dampening materials to improve the sound quality inside your car and experience a more enjoyable ride.

Soundproofing materials can easily be installed in various places inside your truck, such as beneath the door panels or under the carpet. The materials will absorb vibration and noise. Best of all, they’re simple to install.

At Soundproof Cow, we carry a wide range of simple to install and effective soundproofing products such as:

Reduce Your Truck Vibration With Soundproof Cow

Here at Soundproof Cow, we are serious about providing you with the personalized and effective soundproofing solutions you need to enjoy a pleasant commute. Our team will work with you to identify your issues and come up with the best solution for your needs.

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About Kellen Beaver

Kellen has been a member of the sales team for over a decade. Prior to delving into the soundproofing realm, he was a jack of all trades in the service industry, working both front and back of the house jobs to various degrees. This diversity in experience makes it easy to relate to the needs of a large customer base. He understands noisy environments as well as the importance of aesthetics in a space. Adding something that doesn’t fit the look can be intrusive, so knowing that acoustical needs must fit the interior design is something he’s become very well-versed in. Most of this planning comes from working with both the owner/operators as well as their design team and architects. He has been able to adapt his knowledge in the restaurant industry into projects involving schools, office buildings and large medical facilities when the situation calls for it.

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Anti-Vibration Materials for Trucks