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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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train horns

can someone give me a good place to get a loud!!!! train horn?

also whats involved in the install??

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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thanks what the install like??
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by steelshot220
thanks what the install like??


All depends on where you want it installled :o


The ones on my G16 took about 30 minutes for the main install and another 30 minutes the next day to install the wireless receiver after I snagged it from the winch


On the other hand, my LC's install took a few weeks cause I had to fabricate a rather large mount


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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i kinda want it just anywhere under the truck screwed into the frame... hooking up the compressor to the battery and a switch and hooking the compressor to the horns is all there is to it right???
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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i kinda want it just anywhere under the truck screwed into the frame... hooking up the compressor to the battery and a switch and hooking the compressor to the horns is all there is to it right???



Well, you'll want to run a couple of relays...

One for compressor main power that's triggered by the pressure switch (wired to an accessory circuit) and another for the solenoid...

Not complicated by any means, but not as simple as you make it sound
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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im not a great electrician so it took me around 3 hours but i good one shouldnt take long at all... i just bolted the horns to an exhaust heat sheild (my muffler is dumped) and bolted it back to the underside of the bed. as for the compressor its in the bed tucked into the corner with the hose and wires goin down the drain hole then running along the inside of the frame rail to the battery then a switch on the dash...
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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I found it to be alot easier than what i was expecting..my horns are in the bed of my truck so i wouldnt get mud in them when i wen offroad..the compressor is behind my seat in my cab. Wiring was pretty simple i got my kit from Hornblasters.com It will have everything that you will need!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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every "complete Kit" i find is like 400+$$ anyone have a cheaper alternative??
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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On some of those kits,you get what you paid for it. You REALLY need to research this. Try www.airhornsoftexas.com.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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i have the same kit as listed above that came from hornblasters.com...it's somewhat expensive but worth the money!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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I got the NATHANS !! Stilll working on the install I got the horns mounted monday . Compressor and tank mounted yesterday . And , I went out this afternoon and bought the air line and more fittings . I should have it blowin tomorrow. BUT , I wont be finished . I've also got a caboose whistle i'm installing . Which i plan on running with the same Graham White train horn valve . I gonna be bad *** when i get it all set up . It's seems like its taking for ever lol .
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 06 SANDSTONE
I got the NATHANS !!


Which ones you get?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Siege Engineering on ebay has some great horns and their prices are alot better
 
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