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  1. 30th January 2012, 07:02 PM #1
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    the old rattler

    As is the way with defender doors mine rattle when shut, especially the drivers. Sounds like the glass rattling in the frame, doesn't matter whether the window is up or down - but it does sound worse when down. Does anyone have tips on repairing/strengthening the window frames to reduce the sound and protect the glass a bit ? Any mini projects done on this kind of thing ?
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  2. 30th January 2012, 09:55 PM #2
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    Hi pushkin

    When I hold my knee against the door my quietens by a couple of dB's.

    Keep meaning to have a look inside the door to see if I can fix it for good.
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  3. 30th January 2012, 11:19 PM #3
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    It will be the 'Bailey' channel. U shaped bit of steel with felt/rubber on the inside that the glass slides up n down on. Did mine a while back. It just screws into the steel door frame. Most rubber shops sell it.
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    I agree, sounds like the Bailey channel is the culprit. If you cannot get hold of a replacement, an i.v.-drip line cut open lengthwise and squeezed into the gap will work wonder. Lasted a few years on my truck. Now it's time for a replacement again, though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrinklearthur View Post
    Hi pushkin

    When I hold my knee against the door my quietens by a couple of dB's.

    Keep meaning to have a look inside the door to see if I can fix it for good.
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    Haha! Yeah I noticed that the other day...
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  6. 31st January 2012, 07:54 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boof Ed View Post
    It will be the 'Bailey' channel. U shaped bit of steel with felt/rubber on the inside that the glass slides up n down on. Did mine a while back. It just screws into the steel door frame. Most rubber shops sell it.
    Thanks Boof Ed, are there different sizes available and if so what size did you use ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boof Ed View Post
    It will be the 'Bailey' channel. U shaped bit of steel with felt/rubber on the inside that the glass slides up n down on. Did mine a while back. It just screws into the steel door frame. Most rubber shops sell it.
    Where did you get hold of some ? Have rang around a few places here in Melb but no one seems to have it : /
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