Air Horns?

[toyota_mdt_tech]

So, I'm considering adding some air/train horns to my truck...
My question is, my truck has the stock rear air ride suspension. Does the factory tank have enough capacity to use it? Do I need to add another, or upsize? Does the factory compressor build enough pressure to run the horns? If I add another tank, will it shorten the stock compressor life?
Anyone done it this way?
Appreciate any input.

Do you mean the 3 or 5 chime train horns? They use lots of air. I have 2 trumpets, sounds just like a semi truck. 1 gallon last for quite a few blast. It uses 1/8" plastic air lines. It turns on at 110 PSI, shuts off at 150 PSI.
Horns are 157 decibels. The entire system is mounted under the bed in the RF corner, space between RR wheel and front of the bed. Compressor is mounted up high, tank on the frame. I have 2 trumpets, they are not "ganged" which gives you more options for mounting. They point forward and downward.

I just upgraded my compressor today with a massive much larger unit and a larger tank, now run 1.5 gallon tank.

Mine is all in an area where nothing is in anyone's way if work needed to be done. I still have my spare tire (see people remove spare to mount 5 chime train horns, dumb...)

I have it set to work with a key, but have a manual off switch and a push button for the horn. They are a lot of fun. People pay attention.

Stay away from the tank/compressor units, get them where they are separate. Make sure the compressor inlet can be piped to suck clean air from inside the cab via and air filter. You can get pieces and build your own, probably the best option.

hornblaster 2 trumpets are perfect.

PM me or ask my any questions on this thread in case others are also curious.




Then look for a tank, 1 to 1.5 gallons. Here is a decent kit.



I just upgraded to the 200 PSI compressor, but had the above one for years with zero issues.

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Do you mean the 3 or 5 chime train horns? They use lots of air. I have 2 trumpets, sounds just like a semi truck. 1 gallon last for quite a few blast. It uses 1/8" plastic air lines. It turns on at 110 PSI, shuts off at 150 PSI.
Horns are 157 decibels. The entire system is mounted under the bed in the RF corner, space between RR wheel and front of the bed. Compressor is mounted up high, tank on the frame. I have 2 trumpets, they are not "ganged" which gives you more options for mounting. They point forward and downward.

I just upgraded my compressor today with a massive much larger unit and a larger tank, now run 1.5 gallon tank.

Mine is all in an area where nothing is in anyone's way if work needed to be done. I still have my spare tire (see people remove spare to mount 5 chime train horns, dumb...)

I have it set to work with a key, but have a manual off switch and a push button for the horn. They are a lot of fun. People pay attention.

Stay away from the tank/compressor units, get them where they are separate. Make sure the compressor inlet can be piped to suck clean air from inside the cab via and air filter. You can get pieces and build your own, probably the best option.

hornblaster 2 trumpets are perfect.

PM me or ask my any questions on this thread in case others are also curious.

You can certainy try your existing air system, sure it will work, may not have the capacity for several good honks.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gZgAA...hj/s-l1600.jpg

Then look for a tank, 1 to 1.5 gallons. Here is a decent kit.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0gUAA...--/s-l1600.jpg

I just upgraded to the 200 PSI compressor, but had the above one for years with zero issues.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hAwAA...oG/s-l1600.jpg

I'd really like to find a set of real train horns, but they're hard to find, and $$$$$.

Might go with some from a road tractor, they're pretty available.

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[Corkey]

https://hornblasters.com/collections...train-horn-kit

If all else fails.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

I'd really like to find a set of real train horns, but they're hard to find, and $$$$$.

Might go with some from a road tractor, they're pretty available.

Stay away from the real train horm mfg such as Nathan, and you can find aftermarkets kits for much less. More trumpets means more air volume, heavier compressor, larger tank, larger plumbing.

Here is a Viking 3 trumpet, not the genuine, but decent.

Maybe get the trumpets and hook to blow nozzle off the compressor and see if you like the sound, then see if you have space to mount them.

My trumpets are huge, maybe 1.5 feet for short ones, 2 feet for longer ones, and large 4-inch ends.

It takes lots of space, when ganged together, limits mounting options; some are stacked vs. inline.

Do an underside RECON mission, and look for your available real estate.

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Stay away from the real train horm mfg such as Nathan, and you can find aftermarkets kits for much less. More trumpets means more air volume, heavier compressor, larger tank, larger plumbing.

Here is a Viking 3 trumpet, not the genuine, but decent.

Maybe get the trumpets and hook to blow nozzle off the compressor and see if you like the sound, then see if you have space to mount them.

My trumpets are huge, maybe 1.5 feet for short ones, 2 feet for longer ones, and large 4-inch ends.

It takes lots of space, when ganged together, limits mounting options; some are stacked vs. inline.

Do an underside RECON mission, and look for your available real estate.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X98AA...lB/s-l1600.png

Yeah, when I do my next service, I will do some looking around & measuring.

I think once I eliminate that unnecessary piss tank, I'll have some room to work with.

If I'm going to add a compressor and tank, I want to go big enough to air up tires, etc.

Thanks for your input.

Much appreciated!

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

Yeah, when I do my next service, I will do some looking around & measuring.

I think once I eliminate that unnecessary piss tank, I'll have some room to work with.

If I'm going to add a compressor and tank, I want to go big enough to air up tires, etc.

Thanks for your input.

Much appreciated!

Mine will air up a tire.

It might take a little bit.

I took a few pictures of my upgrade today.

Tank-mounted in right under it (see welded on channel iron with 2 holes each)

See the channel iron welded to the frame; this is captured nuts behind it to bolt on the tank bracket.

The new compressor sure is quiet compared to the other ones.

Yes, get a quick coupler for an airline and install an air chuck so you can air it from a home compressor or gas station.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

Oh, get the compressor where you can install a remote inlet filter, i.e., mine is located in the rear area behind the rear seat under the trim covering.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

OK, I replaced the air solenoid; mine wouldn't open under full pressure.

After replacement, I tidied up all the wiring. I had this in prior but upgraded the compressor to a much larger one along with a larger tank.

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