Fix for creaky door panels?

[PNYPWRD]

I have stiffened up the ride with some new Koni shocks and lowering springs but now the rougher ride means a few more creaks from the plastic door panels. The dash and other interior panels are fine but those damn door panels bug me. Has anyone had this annoyance and what have you done to try and silence it? The car has been babied it's whole life and only has 58k, no accidents and has been stored winters. Not sure what to try 1st.

Thanks!

 

[trav_19]

i have no clue never heard of this happening?? is the door sagging slightly and the panel making contact with the sill panel?

 

[PNYPWRD]

I dont think so but I'll def check that out. But I know the noise happens if I pull on the door handle as well. Maybe its not a problem and im just anal? :hammer:

By the way, I was out by Jackson yesterday living up life on Columbia Lake...

 

[trav_19]

I dont think so but I'll def check that out. But I know the noise happens if I pull on the door handle as well. Maybe its not a problem and im just anal? :hammer:

By the way, I was out by Jackson yesterday living up life on Columbia Lake...

holy crap man i didn't even see your location haha im always around columbia, brooklyn, clarklake area ....also jackson to ann arbor area where are you located?

 

[PNYPWRD]

Westland, but I have family out in Brooklyn. If you are in the area next SUN 10th, there is a cool All-Ford car show called Mustang Memories in Livonia put on by the local Mustang Club MOCSEM (Mustang Owners Club of SE Michigan). Come check it out.

Thanks for the tip on the panels too, we'll see what that is...

 

[trav_19]

Westland, but I have family out in Brooklyn. If you are in the area next SUN 10th, there is a cool All-Ford car show called Mustang Memories in Livonia put on by the local Mustang Club MOCSEM (Mustang Owners Club of SE Michigan). Come check it out.

Thanks for the tip on the panels too, we'll see what that is...

thats funny my wife is from brooklyn and has family in westland haha

 

[trav_19]

another possible problem could be the door cup ...they are famous for breaking from being pulled on to shut the door maybe its getting worn out and loose

 

[JonBeast]

Its plastic...so its gonna flex no matter what you do to it...

I put some FATMAT (generic Dynamat brand) in my door panels and floor/trunk and it seemed to help with all my creaks/rattles/noises.

 

[PNYPWRD]

Thanks guys! :thumb: