Sweetee
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- Jul 14, 2012
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- Location
- Wisconsin
- Ram Year
- 2017 Ram Laramie CC 4x4
- Engine
- 3.6 Pentastar
I remember reading a thread from someone about how sounding horn on our Rams can be a challenge. However, I can't remember where I found it. None-the-less, I agree that getting a single "beep" can be difficult. When I push the horn pad on the steering wheel there appears to be a delay before the horns sound. The volume is fine, but getting just a short "beep" is a problem.
This past weekend I picked up a set of 110 db horns from Harbor Freight for less than $10 with a relay included. I mounted the horns right in front of the fuse box under the hood along with the relay. Having already run several wires from the fuse box into the cab for future mods, I tapped into my under-seat light feed for the 12volt trigger. Not wanting to drill in my dash or steering column, I found a spot on the floor tray in front of the middle front seat that when I drop my hand down it is the perfect spot for a "momentary on" button switch. By having a 2nd set of horns gives me the option for a quick "toot" rather than a slightly delayed "blast."
I can still use the factory horns for most uses, but there are many times when a "not as loud" or just a short "toot" is more appropriate. Best example is whenever anyone from our family leaves the yard, we give four quick "*****" to say "so long!" I know this is not a fancy or hi-tech mod, but it does serve a purpose and was relatively quick and reasonably priced.
This past weekend I picked up a set of 110 db horns from Harbor Freight for less than $10 with a relay included. I mounted the horns right in front of the fuse box under the hood along with the relay. Having already run several wires from the fuse box into the cab for future mods, I tapped into my under-seat light feed for the 12volt trigger. Not wanting to drill in my dash or steering column, I found a spot on the floor tray in front of the middle front seat that when I drop my hand down it is the perfect spot for a "momentary on" button switch. By having a 2nd set of horns gives me the option for a quick "toot" rather than a slightly delayed "blast."
I can still use the factory horns for most uses, but there are many times when a "not as loud" or just a short "toot" is more appropriate. Best example is whenever anyone from our family leaves the yard, we give four quick "*****" to say "so long!" I know this is not a fancy or hi-tech mod, but it does serve a purpose and was relatively quick and reasonably priced.
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