You guys do know that you can spray the home insulating foam down the tubes,that really takes care of a lot of noise.Yes, I have also used the pipe foam insulating wrap,but if you really want to be slick,take your stand to the people in your area that do the spray-on truck bed liners,and have your stand sprayed.Be careful about the area(along the arms)because it is tight in there when the stand is together.I taped it off so I'd have the clearance.This makes your stand dead quiet.I have the Viper,great stand,and it is quiet!!!!.....Bob