My horn re-locate

longbow · 10-10-2008, 11:47 AM

This was the quickest mod I ever did. Best of all everything was already their.

socalman22 · 10-10-2008, 11:52 AM

Nice curious to why you moved it.

05PreRunner · 10-10-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by socalman22

Nice curious to why you moved it.

x2

rhoppas · 10-10-2008, 12:02 PM

I am sure he moved them so they would not be visible behind his grill.

socalman22 · 10-10-2008, 12:04 PM

Just saw his pics and noticed what type of grill he had paint the radiator would look nice.

it's in coma · 10-10-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by longbow

This was the quickest mod I ever did. Best of all everything was already their.

very nice, i so want to do that, could you please be a little more specific on how you did it?

longbow · 10-10-2008, 12:34 PM

yes I am going to paint behind the grill, that is the main reason I moved the horns, stuck out like a sore thumb.

As for moving them, unplug the clips from the horns, I made sure and took a silver sharpie and put a dash on the right horn and plug. Just to make sure I didn't re-wire it wrong (may not matter).
I also unplug the items in the center section in front of the radiator. I then moved all cable to the drivers side behind the battery, and the other box's their making sure to keep it as neat as I could considering the wire mess already.
I then removed the horns, and then just re-bolted them to the existing holes (the horns screws fit the nut holes under the hood). If I am not mistaken I flipped the one bracket so they sit the way they do.
After a little playing around I got the position the way I wanted it, and tightened everything up. Then I plugged everything back in, the item (relay??) that was in the center section, well there is a hole on top of the fender well, it is bigger. But I had a rubber cromet (spelling) laying around, I just plugged the hole, put a slice in it with a knife and pushed the tab in.
When it was all said and done, and I was happy, I took a few ties just to make it look like it had been their all the time.
Reached in side and hit the horn, WORKS and still has thay funky Tacoma sound.

05PreRunner · 10-10-2008, 12:41 PM

i bet it looks a lot better now without the horns showing....
by the way, (not sure if you did it already or not) but if you take the "baffles/covers" off of the horn's opening it makes them a little bit louder...

USMCBulldog · 10-10-2008, 12:43 PM

I have been wanting to get a big air horn (like for tractor trailers) secretly mounted somewhere in my engine compartment... That way, when I blast some fool for cutting me off - it'll suprise him too!

ImpulseRed008 · 10-10-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCBulldog

I have been wanting to get a big air horn (like for tractor trailers) secretly mounted somewhere in my engine compartment... That way, when I blast some fool for cutting me off - it'll suprise him too!

longbow · 10-10-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05PreRunner

i bet it looks a lot better now without the horns showing....
by the way, (not sure if you did it already or not) but if you take the "baffles/covers" off of the horn's opening it makes them a little bit louder...

Matter of fact it really does, not as cluttered sort of speaking. Still need to paint the alum, will hit the auto parts shop this weekend.
Kept the baffle covers on, but that is a thought, may give it a test...

10-10-2008, 11:47 AM	#1
longbow Can You feel That Joined: Jun 2008, #7586 Location: Indiana Gender: Male Posts: 704 05 Tacoma Silver Mica TRD 4 Door 2005 Double Cab Automatic Toy-tec lift, Total Chaos UCA's, Moto metal wheels, BFG mudterrians, HID, custom 4 piece grill, Undercover cover, Highlift jack w/custom mount, bed matt, de-badged 90% custom TRD sticker from sockmonkey, mods, mods, and then more mod's	My horn re-locate This was the quickest mod I ever did. Best of all everything was already their. __________________ "Never lay down, Never say die, Never tap out"

10-10-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,401 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Nice curious to why you moved it. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter http://socaltacomas.com/ San Diego Meet Ocotillo Wells 1-10-09

10-10-2008, 12:04 PM	#5
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,401 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Just saw his pics and noticed what type of grill he had paint the radiator would look nice. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter http://socaltacomas.com/ San Diego Meet Ocotillo Wells 1-10-09

10-10-2008, 12:34 PM	#7
longbow Can You feel That Joined: Jun 2008, #7586 Location: Indiana Gender: Male Posts: 704 05 Tacoma Silver Mica TRD 4 Door 2005 Double Cab Automatic Toy-tec lift, Total Chaos UCA's, Moto metal wheels, BFG mudterrians, HID, custom 4 piece grill, Undercover cover, Highlift jack w/custom mount, bed matt, de-badged 90% custom TRD sticker from sockmonkey, mods, mods, and then more mod's	yes I am going to paint behind the grill, that is the main reason I moved the horns, stuck out like a sore thumb. As for moving them, unplug the clips from the horns, I made sure and took a silver sharpie and put a dash on the right horn and plug. Just to make sure I didn't re-wire it wrong (may not matter). I also unplug the items in the center section in front of the radiator. I then moved all cable to the drivers side behind the battery, and the other box's their making sure to keep it as neat as I could considering the wire mess already. I then removed the horns, and then just re-bolted them to the existing holes (the horns screws fit the nut holes under the hood). If I am not mistaken I flipped the one bracket so they sit the way they do. After a little playing around I got the position the way I wanted it, and tightened everything up. Then I plugged everything back in, the item (relay??) that was in the center section, well there is a hole on top of the fender well, it is bigger. But I had a rubber cromet (spelling) laying around, I just plugged the hole, put a slice in it with a knife and pushed the tab in. When it was all said and done, and I was happy, I took a few ties just to make it look like it had been their all the time. Reached in side and hit the horn, WORKS and still has thay funky Tacoma sound. __________________ "Never lay down, Never say die, Never tap out"

10-10-2008, 12:41 PM	#8
05PreRunner Addicted to modding... Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 1,935 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	i bet it looks a lot better now without the horns showing.... by the way, (not sure if you did it already or not) but if you take the "baffles/covers" off of the horn's opening it makes them a little bit louder... __________________ www.socaltacomas.com My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Mesh Bumper Grill, Chrome Eyelids, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, 6000k Hi/Lo HID Headlights, 6000k HID foglights, Halo Projector Headlights, Rear view camera, White Gauge Cluster LEDs, Custom badging, Tint, OEM Roof Rack, NST Lightweight Crank Pulley (awaiting install), 3" Toytec Lift (awaiting install)

10-10-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	I am sure he moved them so they would not be visible behind his grill.

10-10-2008, 12:43 PM	#9
USMCBulldog Lift It - Fat Chicks Can't Jump Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Gender: Dude Posts: 1,024 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 liter DOHC V6 3" Tuff Country Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, Mudflap Delete... using Mobile1 Fully Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil Filter.	I have been wanting to get a big air horn (like for tractor trailers) secretly mounted somewhere in my engine compartment... That way, when I blast some fool for cutting me off - it'll suprise him too! __________________ Don SEMPER FIDELIS "Either we all get out, or we all go down with hot muzzles and empty mags. NO Exceptions." Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1998-2002 Deployments: Mediterranean Region (June 1999-Dec 1999), Iraq (May 2005 to Sept 2005), 32 total countries. Truck Mods: 3" Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals.

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