Titan Install (kept the spare) - HB Shocker XL

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I’ve seen a couple other threads on this topic when I was looking for mounting ideas but didn’t find exactly what I wanted. Short of the story - I had another system mounted under the truck but an intersection filled with slush from a 45 minute hail storm ripped those straight down. So I took advantage of a weekend with the brother-in-law, copious amounts of beer, and descent Colorado weather. Here’s my mounting criteria:
1-KEEP THE SPARE TIRE
2-Protect the new horns from the elements
3-No new holes in the truck (bed or cab)

Went to HornBlasters for the Conductor’s 240 kit. Highly recommend them for both the top notch product as well as the incredible support. Left my previous horn switch - on the consol in one of the blanks next to the “Tow Mode” switch just north of the shift knob). Mounted the tank and the compressor on a piece of diamond plate under the rear bench, passengers side. Also included a wiring relay so if I ever needed to pull the setup out, it was all together and didn’t need to cut any wires. Mounted the gauge on the drivers side of the tank for visibility. Mounted the air tube to the door side with a T fitting and included a fitting for onboard air. I know the 2 gallon tank won’t go a long way, but certainly would be better than the emergency plastic pump I used to carry! The air tube exits the cab through the factory “flap” right behind the jack and runs between the cab/bed to the undercarriage. Mounting the horns wasn’t hard, but the completed assembly was too large to pre-assemble and them move into place, so most of it had to be done from under the truck. (I’ve seen people mount their horns between the grill and the radiator, but those were not Titans - not even close to enough room!). Bought 2 @ 5 foot pieces of drilled flat stock from Lowes and off we went. In short, made a frame and mounted the 4 horns to that frame. They say the horn direction doesn’t matter, but still felt better having them facing different directions just in case (east to west rather than north to south to keep as much debre out as possible). Then used a few short pieces to mount the frame to the bed. The bolts that mount the heatshield to the bed are perfect to anchor to!
I know this is a niche thread, but hope this helps if anyone doesn’t think life is loud enough already.











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Very nice install! I did mine similar to that, didn’t want to drill or cut any holes in my car. Your diamond plate looks better, I used a piece of MDF for the tank and compressor in my trunk lol

Looks like you have a dog lol

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For such a little dog, the pug sure leaves some fur!

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I used to live in Boulder Colorado. for 3 years, then we moved back east. nice place, always something to do out there

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I like it, but how loud is that compressor inside the cab?

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Looks Good!

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I’d call the noise level “inconvienient”. Not a huge deal because it only kicks on for 20-30 seconds at a time. Unless I’m really pissed and drain the tank towards some A-hole. Either way, I’m expecting it. And because it’s behind the tank and under the seat it’s really not that bad - certainly worth it to me in terms of the trade-off (keeping it out of the Colorado elements - snow, sand, salt, etc.). Just turn up the radio a little lowder!

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Nice install matey, very neat & compact… I like chequer plate too!:smiley:

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nice install there bud!

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Looks good… I’d be careful with the bottom of that seat so close to the head of compressor tho… Might not be a bad idea to put a diece of diamond plate on bottom of seat.

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Great suggestion! Not sure how I would mount some DP to the bottom of the seat. Will probably fab a “C” that mounts to the DP, goes between the compressor and tank and L’s over the compressor head. Thanks!

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Actually what you might be able to do , so its not a permanent install is take the piece of diamond plate and stick the heavy duty velcrow to it… the one that is like plastic T’s it looks like… i believe its called “extreme velcro”. I know this stuff will grab onto the fabric material under the seat … and if you use enough , 1 on each corner and at least on or 2 in middle, it should hold the plate on there. You would only need a piece of DP about 6" x 6" or 8" x 8" at most.

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I agree. Looks great man, but that compressor gets REAL HOT. Might want to think about putting some fire safe material under that seat. The head is all but touching it. I don’t want to soud critical, just concerened. On the other hand, you could have your woman sit there, might get her a bit warm and damp from the heat and vib of the compressor. Then tell her your horny and blast her. LOL. Just a thought.

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haha :eek: