I mounted the Compressor under the hood in the empty space behind the air box.
The horns are mounted underneath the truck on the driver's side. I used a heavy galvanized stair-step bracket that I got at Home Depot. It is about 10" long, 2" wide and the metal is about 1/8" thick. It is bolted to the crossmember that supports the driveshaft carrier bearing. Stainless Steel nuts & bolts will keep it from rusting.
I bolted a 12" piece of 1/8" x 2" aluminum strip diagonally to the bottom of the cab. Then each trumpet's support bracket was bolted to the aluminim strip.
The air tank is mounted on to the trailer hitch frame just behind the spare tire. I couldn't find U-bolts big enough to go around the hitch frame, so I used exhaust clamps instead. I'm going to have to treat them somehow to keep the rust from deteriorating the clamps.
Here is a badly out of focus picture of the pressure switch on the tank. The switch is wired in series with the compressor. The tank is rated for 150psi. When pressure in the tank hits 145psi, the compressor shuts off. When pressure in the tank falls below 110psi, the compressor kicks back on again. There is also a safety valve on the tank that will open if pressure hits 155psi.
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Optima Yellow-top Battery, "Powered by Decals" decal, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: BedRug, Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Senior Citizen Dog and a New Puppy Who isn't that Big, but makes up for it in Tenacity
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JBL Sound System
Autodimming Mirror
Bucketseats
Bedliner
(FE, EJ, BU, OF, RL, SO, SR, N1, LU, C4) Just added:
5 piece Carriage Works Billet Grill. No Logo
Bed Extender
Exhaust Tip
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Anodized Aluminum Shift Knob
Door Sills
Sport Pedals
Tow Mirrors
Raptor 4" Stainless Oval Tube Bars
TRD CAI (with HC filter mod)
TRD Sway Bar
Truxxx 3"/1" lift
20% Tinted Front Windows
Bed Rail over OEM Bed Liner
Relocated Rear Window Button
Coin Holder Replaced With Garmin GPS Mount
50 Series Flowmaster
I forget the brand name, but I bought it through eBay. It is chrome plated brass; not an "el cheapo". The compressor and tank was bought from Hornblasters via their eBay storefront.
Hornblasters has great customer service, by the way. When I received the shipment, the pressure switch and relay were missing out of the box. I called them up and gave them my invoice number and they sent me the switch & relay no questions asked.
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Optima Yellow-top Battery, "Powered by Decals" decal, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: BedRug, Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Senior Citizen Dog and a New Puppy Who isn't that Big, but makes up for it in Tenacity
Hornblasters is a ebay member? How come you didnt get the horns from them too? Did you end up getting the Nathan K5LA horn? How much did everything end up costin ya? I REALLY want to do this mod.......for saftey.....
__________________ 2007 Silver Sky Metalic SR5 TRD 5.7L 4X2 Crewmax.
JBL Sound System
Autodimming Mirror
Bucketseats
Bedliner
(FE, EJ, BU, OF, RL, SO, SR, N1, LU, C4) Just added:
5 piece Carriage Works Billet Grill. No Logo
Bed Extender
Exhaust Tip
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Anodized Aluminum Shift Knob
Door Sills
Sport Pedals
Tow Mirrors
Raptor 4" Stainless Oval Tube Bars
TRD CAI (with HC filter mod)
TRD Sway Bar
Truxxx 3"/1" lift
20% Tinted Front Windows
Bed Rail over OEM Bed Liner
Relocated Rear Window Button
Coin Holder Replaced With Garmin GPS Mount
50 Series Flowmaster
Hornblasters is a ebay member? How come you didnt get the horns from them too? Did you end up getting the Nathan K5LA horn? How much did everything end up costin ya? I REALLY want to do this mod.......for saftey.....
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Optima Yellow-top Battery, "Powered by Decals" decal, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: BedRug, Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Senior Citizen Dog and a New Puppy Who isn't that Big, but makes up for it in Tenacity
That is awesome, but word of warning to those who live in California, I was informed that if you were to startle a driver on California roads and they crashed you would be responsible. But, I love the idea since trains have become my hobby.
That is awesome, but word of warning to those who live in California, I was informed that if you were to startle a driver on California roads and they crashed you would be responsible. But, I love the idea since trains have become my hobby.
I think California has a good law. I think a motorist could easily be startled into causing an accident by a train horn blasting next to him. I feel that level of noise is unsafe for the highways.
I'm retired from blowing train whistles for 36 years. The reason for trains having such loud whistles is due to the requirement of blowing for a public crossing starting a 1/4 mile from the crossing to provide sufficient warning to the public. I see no safety concern or danger in two automobiles being a 1/4 mile apart.
If train horns were thought to be needed in automobiles they would have been mandated and factory installed. I can't help but suspect that people want train horns in vehicles for the same reason some bikers pull the baffles from their mufflers...just to be heard.
My 2 cents.
Stuball
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2008 CrewMax Limited 2WD, Salsa Red Pearl w/Biege Int., 5.7 Eng., Moonroof, Nav/Cam, XM Radio, Remote Start, Running Brds with Foot Lamps, Woodgrain Trim, Billet Grill, 3M protection, Weathertechs, Bedrug, A.R.E. LSII Tonneau Cover, Air Lift suspension and using Amsoil.
I think California has a good law. I think a motorist could easily be startled into causing an accident by a train horn blasting next to him.
A person could be startled by a regular horn, too. Or a tire blow-out or a truck backfiring. Or even a siren, or seeing a cop suddenly appear in the rear view mirror. If you are easily startled you probably should not be driving.
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Optima Yellow-top Battery, "Powered by Decals" decal, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: BedRug, Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Senior Citizen Dog and a New Puppy Who isn't that Big, but makes up for it in Tenacity
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Optima Yellow-top Battery, "Powered by Decals" decal, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: BedRug, Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Senior Citizen Dog and a New Puppy Who isn't that Big, but makes up for it in Tenacity
A person could be startled by a regular horn, too. Or a tire blow-out or a truck backfiring. Or even a siren, or seeing a cop suddenly appear in the rear view mirror. If you are easily startled you probably should not be driving.
Regular vehicle horns, tire blow-outs, vehicle backfiring, or sirens are sounds normally associated with highway driving. A train horn sounding beside you is not. Normally, when a person hears a train horn close beside him, he is about to die.
Stuball
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2008 CrewMax Limited 2WD, Salsa Red Pearl w/Biege Int., 5.7 Eng., Moonroof, Nav/Cam, XM Radio, Remote Start, Running Brds with Foot Lamps, Woodgrain Trim, Billet Grill, 3M protection, Weathertechs, Bedrug, A.R.E. LSII Tonneau Cover, Air Lift suspension and using Amsoil.
I want one of these, but I am certain that I could not install it myself. Do you think there are places I could take my truck to have something like this installed?
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