Where to mount air horns

BMWM1 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:39 PM

Whats the best location to install my new horns?

TexasRebel · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 12:15 AM

1) same place they are mounted on an ambulance frame...

2) underneath the bed on the side without the fuel tank...

3) on the roof!

BMWM1 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasRebel

1) same place they are mounted on an ambulance frame... Front somewhere ?

2) underneath the bed on the side without the fuel tank... Sounds the best

3) on the roof!

NO not a option

Thanks for the input

Furian · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:45 AM

I would mount them next to the spare tire on the outside of the frame.

TexasRebel · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:48 AM

why kind of air horns are they? Is there a manifold, or are they independent?

BMWM1 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Furian

I would mount them next to the spare tire on the outside of the frame.

That far back ? huh...what am I missing? I figured closer to the front would be better ? Maybe not

I guess thats why I'm asking.

BMWM1 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasRebel

why kind of air horns are they? Is there a manifold, or are they independent?

Its a very large air horn I got from the 18 wheeler salvage yard. Im hooking up a separate air system right now

Laynlowf250 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:46 AM

I'll take some pictures of my setup. It's a horn blaster kit with 4 horns. I have 2 mounted on each side of the cab right under the front. The valve is in the middle of the truck and the tank and comp are mounted to the paasenger frame rail just in front of the rear wheel well.

Furian · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWM1

That far back ? huh...what am I missing? I figured closer to the front would be better ? Maybe not

I guess thats why I'm asking.

The horns will be more than loud enough regardless of where you mount them... there's just lots of room at the rear of the truck frame. You'll likely need a large air tank, which can be mounted there as well.

Laynlowf250 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 07:58 AM

Comp and Tank Mounted under bed passenger side infront of rear well

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Passenger side horns mounted right under front door

Driver side horns mounted right under front door

Best thing about the horns is when you get a group of unsuspecting people and they jump also train tracks and tunnels are great...But that guy sleeping at the traffic light and granny trying to merge on you. One little toot toot demands there attention quick.

Furian · #11 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:54 AM

I'm sure that you've seen this video but it's a "blast" to watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYcnYLK_50

NorCalBusa · #12 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:05 PM

I like to mount them under the dash- they're louder that way...

NorCalBusa · #13 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Here's a tip- use a plastic battery box (Walmart/West Marine/Bass Pro) and mount your compressor inside that, then mount the box to the rail. Keeps it clean and it will be much more quiet when it runs.

conifers4 · #14 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the pics Laynlow! Is the bracket holding the compressor to the frame a custom piece or is it part of the compressor? I can't tell from the pics.

Laynlowf250 · #15 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 02:44 PM

Part of the comp, which is a viair 450. One of the best comp companies in my opinion.