Swapping Horn

[dancote]

If you guys decide to do this, please make a video of the process for us.

Regards,

Dan

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by jwight

Bill, if you think we'll have time amidst all the hilarity, I can bring my horn and tools along.

Bring it on John!! I'll bring the lantern!!! Shouldn't take very long if we have a few working on it. If you have the tools I'll be ready!!

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Bring it on John!! I'll bring the lantern!!! Shouldn't take very long if we have a few working on it. If you have the tools I'll be ready!!

I'll help. My dad's a TV repair man and he's got an awesome set of tools. We can fix it.

Check NCC's videos as he may have a basic video of pulling the front end.

[sato7]

How many wrench monkeys does it take to change a car horn!!! that will be a funny video. I did it in an hour by myself and put in the two hella set up. the bad boy, you dont even need to remove the OEM one just unplug the wires off of the old one and they plug into the new.... some velcro or zip ties will keep the bad boy horn from moving around... 5 minutes tops!

[Kermit]

8 people removing bits simultaneously -

One person removes each skirt (2 people)
One person each removing those dang little triangle pieces and screws below. (2 people)
One person removing hood securing strap & screw
One person removing passenger side front screws
One person removing driver side front screws
One person removing the horn from packaging

All tools out and ready at the beginning.

Horn swap out time.......8-10 minutes tops....total start to finish. Preferably 6 minutes.

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by sato7

How many wrench monkeys does it take to change a car horn!!! that will be a funny video. I did it in an hour by myself and put in the two hella set up. the bad boy, you dont even need to remove the OEM one just unplug the wires off of the old one and they plug into the new.... some velcro or zip ties will keep the bad boy horn from moving around... 5 minutes tops!

I know I just didn't hear that. It isn't even close to April 1st yet.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Bring it on John!! I'll bring the lantern!!! Shouldn't take very long if we have a few working on it. If you have the tools I'll be ready!!

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

I'll help. My dad's a TV repair man and he's got an awesome set of tools. We can fix it.

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

8 people removing bits simultaneously -

One person removes each skirt (2 people)
One person each removing those dang little triangle pieces and screws below. (2 people)
One person removing hood securing strap & screw
One person removing passenger side front screws
One person removing driver side front screws
One person removing the horn from packaging

All tools out and ready at the beginning.

Horn swap out time.......8-10 minutes tops....total start to finish. Preferably 6 minutes.

OK, who has the video camera - this is too good to pass up.

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by jwight

OK, who has the video camera - this is too good to pass up.

Actually, even though NCC hasn't followed this thread it'll be safe to say NCC-1701 will have one....or two. While he refuses to carry a cell phone, he's quite the techno-geek. I think I've even seen that guy with a bicycle helmet that has a camera fixed on top. Weird thing is he doesn't have a bicycle.

I'll also have my tool set with me. Lots of T-15, T-25 screwdrivers - ratchets etc.

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

I know I just didn't hear that. It isn't even close to April 1st yet.

Yeah... that's a bad idea... especially since the bad boy/wolo mounts on the same bracket as the OEM... you need to remove it to mount it properly.

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Yeah... that's a bad idea... especially since the bad boy/wolo mounts on the same bracket as the OEM... you need to remove it to mount it properly.

Also it must be positioned properly to eliminate any chance of premature failure. The stock mount helps you mount it in the proper position.