Diabolical Slipstream Rattle

[Djmatt85]

I’ve started to notice some rattling coming from my slipstream enclosure. I don’t expect a super quiet ride, but geez it’s getting very noticeable. I measured the assembly pins vs. hole diameter and found a roughly 2mm difference. Not a huge difference but not very tight either. I tried shrink tube, tape, etc. but noticed everything would just get gummed up in the panels and make it hard to remove. I ended up 3D printing some sleeves to take up the slop and now everything is nice and snug and still can be removed relatively easily
Does anyone else this same issue? Or am I the only who has the assembly pins rattling around a lot?

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[Sital]

I've had the Slipstream for awhile now, but only get the occasional rattle from the pins. Nothing frequent or bothersome enough to do anything about, although I do have a can of Plasti Dip just in case.

 

[BBDOC]

Very cool workaround. Wish I could 3D print myself a few of those

 

[Htfan]

I’ve started to notice some rattling coming from my slipstream enclosure. I don’t expect a super quiet ride, but geez it’s getting very noticeable. I measured the assembly pins vs. hole diameter and found a roughly 2mm difference. Not a huge difference but not very tight either. I tried shrink tube, tape, etc. but noticed everything would just get gummed up in the panels and make it hard to remove. I ended up 3D printing some sleeves to take up the slop and now everything is nice and snug and still can be removed relatively easily
Does anyone else this same issue? Or am I the only who has the assembly pins rattling around a lot?

Looks great! Like the color blue. On mine, I added shrink tube to 4 of the pins and it completely resolved my rattle issues.

 

[Djmatt85]

Looks great! Like the color blue. On mine, I added shrink tube to 4 of the pins and it completely resolved my rattle issues.

I tried that too and it did work... only problem was removing and reinstalling. The shrink tube would gum up and be hard to remove the pin or scrunch up and not allow the pin back in. Figured this would help in that regard. At least I’m glad I’m not the only one here with rattles. Lol

 

[Djmatt85]

For anybody that’s interested, the 3D printing material is fairly inexpensive. If you’re open to paying shipping (guessing $5 or so), I’ll print some more out for people to try. Send me a DM if interested.

 

[wibornz]

For anybody that’s interested, the 3D printing material is fairly inexpensive. If you’re open to paying shipping (guessing $5 or so), I’ll print some more out for people to try. Send me a DM if interested.

While I don't need any, it is cool that you would do this for others. People like you make the Jeep community great. Thanks.

 

[Redbaron73]

Would you be willing to load your 3d files to thingiverse ?

 

[Djmatt85]

Would you be willing to load your 3d files to thingiverse ?

Yea, I can do that. It may take a little adjustment if the printer tolerances are different. I fine-tuned the print to fit nice and snug but not bind up. I will load it up over the weekend (Maybe sooner) and post a link.

 

[UUBob]

I'm considering buying the Slipstream. I don't have a 3D printer, but do have Plastidip. Has Plastidip solved the pin rattle problem for others?

 

[Htfan]

I'm considering buying the Slipstream. I don't have a 3D printer, but do have Plastidip. Has Plastidip solved the pin rattle problem for others?

It's worth a try. For me, plain old shrink tube did the job perfectly. Rattles are completely gone.

 

[Redbaron73]

Yea, I can do that. It may take a little adjustment if the printer tolerances are different. I fine-tuned the print to fit nice and snug but not bind up. I will load it up over the weekend (Maybe sooner) and post a link.

Just checking back with you as I am building my slipstream tonight and would like to print your project. Thanks

 

[Djmatt85]

Just checking back with you as I am building my slipstream tonight and would like to print your project. Thanks

Sorry for the delay, I’ve been tweaking the model a little bit. Also, the clearance for the 4 wall pins is a lot tighter (at least on mine). I had to get a .2mm nozzle for my printer to make the walls thin enough. I’ll have it dialed in within a couple hours and upload.

 

[Redbaron73]

Sorry for the delay, I’ve been tweaking the model a little bit. Also, the clearance for the 4 wall pins is a lot tighter (at least on mine). I had to get a .2mm nozzle for my printer to make the walls thin enough. I’ll have it dialed in within a couple hours and upload.

What printer and filament are you using?

I have the Prusa MK3s, and planned on using petg.

 

[Djmatt85]

What printer and filament are you using?

I have the Prusa MK3s, and planned on using petg.

Ender 3 pro with PETG (Overture). Do you use Fusion 360? I can upload those files too. That way you can tweak the dimensions from the native file.

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