MTI Acoustics Door blanking panels

[ragj1976]

Hello, the indent on the 2021-22 door blanking panels. Is that for some kind of door panel clearance? That’s the only thing I can think of. It’s attached with lock nuts and machine screws.

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[TexasTruck]

Gosh those look a lot like these.... SGS blockers

One pic has the same indentation and the others do not. When I had my door panels off I don't recall anything protruding into that space to need the additional clearance.

There are some words on the SGS version saying this:
"Multi-Piece Design that allows for proper door panel fitment"

 

[ragj1976]

Ah. Yes I should have checked their also for a description.
Thanks

 

[ragj1976]

Has anyone else used the MTI fillers on the 14th gen? It’s really tight when you put the door panel back on. The clip under the door lock always seems to pop off. I have it on now, I will see how it goes.

 

[ragj1976]

Ok, I figured out how to get the door panel to fit back on normally with the blanking panels, I assume this works for the MTI ones or the SGS ones. First you have to trim the factory sound deaden/felt on the back of the door panel. What I did was just trim the heavy black stuff and not the felt, as the felt flexes more. Then put the door panel on and hang it on the top rail. Then you can reach you hand up from the bottom and route the door lock cable in between a spot above the lower pocket. See picture attached. That is also the route where I trimmed the sound deadener.

 

[SoundsGoodStereo]

Gosh those look a lot like these.... SGS blockers

One pic has the same indentation and the others do not. When I had my door panels off I don't recall anything protruding into that space to need the additional clearance.

There are some words on the SGS version saying this:
"Multi-Piece Design that allows for proper door panel fitment"

They almost got it, but their protrusion is not the correct depth. Needs a little more in that area to not add tension to the clips/panel. They are attaching a 1/4-inch plate to the cutout, where we are milling out a 1/2-inch plate so we gain an extra 1/4-inch for a total of 1/2-inch protrusion. From the photos, I guess they did not see that

 

[JScaro]

They almost got it, but their protrusion is not the correct depth. Needs a little more in that area to not add tension to the clips/panel. They are attaching a 1/4-inch plate to the cutout, where we are milling out a 1/2-inch plate so we gain an extra 1/4-inch for a total of 1/2-inch protrusion. From the photos, I guess they did not see that

At the time I didn't know about SGS and I bought the MTI's. Well the front plates sorta fit and the rears weren't even close. By the pictures you can see where the fronts I had to re-drill a slot (hack job I did too) and the rears didn't line up at all. The MTI's might be fixed by now but I'd go with SGS.
I just got my Behind the Seat @SoundsGoodStereo stereo box, should have it installed this weekend.

 

[F150Platinum22]

They almost got it, but their protrusion is not the correct depth. Needs a little more in that area to not add tension to the clips/panel. They are attaching a 1/4-inch plate to the cutout, where we are milling out a 1/2-inch plate so we gain an extra 1/4-inch for a total of 1/2-inch protrusion. From the photos, I guess they did not see that

I was told by another door block off plate vendor that the 21 and up have a better foam or similar cover over the door holes, and the door block off plates are not needed, is there any truth to that?

 

[sippy2]

I was told by another door block off plate vendor that the 21 and up have a better foam or similar cover over the door holes, and the door block off plates are not needed, is there any truth to that?

Nope

 

[SoundsGoodStereo]

I was told by another door block off plate vendor that the 21 and up have a better foam or similar cover over the door holes, and the door block off plates are not needed, is there any truth to that?

No, it's the same as the previous trucks, block off plates are highly recommended and mandatory if you expect good performance from your stereo system.

 

[F150Platinum22]

No, it's the same as the previous trucks, block off plates are highly recommended and mandatory if you expect good performance from your stereo system.

What's the addition of the big piece of foam/blanket type material that covers the large hole as well as the plastic? Does it not block off the hole?

 

[SoundsGoodStereo]

It helps to absorb the sound, but it's not a good seal to create a "enclosure"

You can read reviews from customers on this page:
https://soundsgoodstereo.com/products/2021-2022-ford-f-150-custom-made-door-access-block-off-plates

Also, reviews from the previous generation truck (These plates have been out for many more years, same concept/results)
https://soundsgoodstereo.com/produc...de-door-access-block-off-plates-sold-as-a-set

 

[F150Platinum22]

It helps to absorb the sound, but it's not a good seal to create a "enclosure"

You can read reviews from customers on this page:
https://soundsgoodstereo.com/products/2021-2022-ford-f-150-custom-made-door-access-block-off-plates

Also, reviews from the previous generation truck (These plates have been out for many more years, same concept/results)
https://soundsgoodstereo.com/produc...de-door-access-block-off-plates-sold-as-a-set

Thanks

 

[TexasTruck]

Not to derail the topic, but it's sorta related, how are you guys removing the door panel? I searched for how-to's, but came up short. I did manage to get mine off to wire my power folding mirrors. Getting the door handle lever to weasel out of the panel was a real pain. It was so messed up, I honestly don't want to do anything else inside the door.

TIA

 

[JScaro]

Not to derail the topic, but it's sorta related, how are you guys removing the door panel? I searched for how-to's, but came up short. I did manage to get mine off to wire my power folding mirrors. Getting the door handle lever to weasel out of the panel was a real pain. It was so messed up, I honestly don't want to do anything else inside the door.

TIA

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