Horn repositioning to avoid alarm disconnect

[RebelliousGt]

I’ve figured out a way to relocate the horns to deter thieves from disconnecting them before tripping alarm.

 

[HemiDude]

Aaaaaaand?

 

[Dewey]

 

[RebelliousGt]

 

[HemiDude]

That vid has been posted on this forum before, I was hoping you were going to share your solution

 

[RebelliousGt]

That vid has been posted on this forum before, I was hoping you were going to share your solution

The solution is to remove the horns and V bracket that they are bolted too. Drill a new hole for both horns 1 1/2” up the bracket which would bring your horns up towards the upper cross member. Then re install

 

[RebelliousGt]

The solution is to remove the horns and V bracket that they are bolted too. Drill a new hole for both horns 1 1/2” up the bracket which would bring your horns up towards the upper cross member. Then re install

 

[Eighty]

So you relocate the horns 1-1/2" higher. I feel like there should be more to this...

 

[RebelliousGt]

Aaaaaaand?

So you relocate the horns 1-1/2" higher. I feel like there should be more to this...

It honestly is that simple!! I should have told ram engineers.

 

[RebelliousGt]

That is the driver side horn above the M

 

[RebelliousGt]

It honestly is that simple!! I should have told ram engineers.

This is the passenger side over the R both pictures taken after modifications. Look at yours and you’ll see wires.

 

[RebelliousGt]

This is the passenger side over the R both pictures taken after modifications. Look at yours and you’ll see wires.

 

[RebelliousGt]

This is from the top at the hood latch, look at your and see the difference.

 

[RebelliousGt]

Anymore then an 1 1/2” and the horns won’t have room on the V shaped bracket.

 

[RebelliousGt]

If you’re trying to see the horns in the picture you can’t really, that’s because they’re tucked up better than factory install. Otherwise you’d see more. I’m

 

[cskindt]

It looks like the wires are obscured more, but can't they be snagged by a wire bent up and jacked all around in there?

 

[RebelliousGt]

It looks like the wires are obscured more, but can't they be snagged by a wire bent up and jacked all around in there?

They would just be guessing at where they are if you can’t see them. I also zip tied them to the V bracket. Thieves want in and out.

 

[Idahoktm]

If Ram programmed the active grille shutters to close when the truck is turned off like my wife's car, this would be moot.

 

[Eighty]

If Ram programmed the active grille shutters to close when the truck is turned off like my wife's car, this would be moot.

Wouldn't help me, though - I don't have active grille shutters.

 

[Idahoktm]

Wouldn't help me, though - I don't have active grille shutters.

Fortunately for you, the TRX is not a desirable target for thieves.