Todd’s ’08 Duramax “Big Daddy” Exhaust Tip

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Hey Guys,

I Want thank Assured Automotive Company for this exhaust tip!!

Finally a tip that will not rust or turn brown!!

I took this pic after we drove the truck about 25,000 miles, pulling a 20k lb goose neck trailer at that!!.  The TIP  looks like the day we put it on.

To install on my ’08 Chevy Duramax, We removed the Muffler Back tail section & replaced it with a pre-bent 5” tailpipe.  Cut the rear end back about 15 ” and bolted the tip on(we did put a few spot welds on it-per you suggestion).

About 4 of my co-workers have also bought these Chrome over Stainless Tips, they are just as happy as ME!!!!

Please post photo I sent you on your photo page.

I will be back!!

Todd W.  Woodruff, WI

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“BEHEMOTH” Air Horn/VIAIR 20005 Kit Install F150

Joe of Memphis Tennessee sent us some photos explaining his install on of the BEHEMOTH Train Air Horn – VIAIR 20005 Kit from Assured Automotive Company on his 1989 Ford F150. Joe purchased this kit in December, and had it installed in no time!!

The pictures below show the mounting of the “BEHEMOTH” Triple Trumpet Air Horn.  Joe mounted the trumpets on the passenger side of his F150 in front of the rear wheels, outside of the frame rail.

Joe aimed the trumpets at a downward angle to help ensure proper drainage of contaminants that get into the trumpets, preventing trouble down the road. As you can see from the second picture, the horn cannot be seen when looking at the truck from the side.

The next step was wiring the horns.  Joe wanted to use his OE horn switch(steering wheel) to activate the air valve on the BEHEMOTH air horns. He also did not want to loose the ability of use his original horn if needed.  He installed a 3 way switch on his dash(see photo below) were he can flip the switch from street OE horn to BEHEMOTH Air Horn. The air valve (solenoid) on the BEHEMOTH Air Horn can be used on a 12v-24v dc electrical system. The solenoid has 2 wires, one is ground and one is positive coming from your switch. It does NOT matter which wire you use for ground/positive.

Now Joe has the horn mounted, it is time to install the VIAIR 20005 air source.  Joe decided to mount the VIAIR 20005 Compressor Tank Combo behind the rear seat of his F150.

The compressor can be loud when running, so this might not be the choice mounting spot for everyone.  Joe installed a piece a 3/4″ aluminum square tubing about 18 inches long. He bolted the VIAIR 20005 unit to that, then secured the tubing to the interior floor board with self tapping screws.

Joe ran the wiring and the air line for the unit through an existing hole in the floor board.  Joe wired the system using a relay so the compressor will only turn on when his truck ignition is in the on position.  He also used a 20 amp inline and wired directly to a battery 12v terminal.

Great job with the install Joe!!!

It looks AWESOME!!!

All of us at Assured Automotive Company appreciate your info and photos

EdzGarage Big Rig Air Horn Install Videos

Ed from EdzGarge posted a couple YouTube videos about an Assured Automotive Big Rig Dual Horn Kit with a VIAIR 20005 on board air system.

Ed’s son got this kit for his Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck.  Ed relays to us that “My son really loves these horns… he can’t get the smile off his face! “.

The first video is the install of the kit in the his Dodge ram.

SEE VIDEO #1

As impressive as the first video is, the second video is the most fun.  Ed did a “Sound Check” of the horn kit.

SEE VIDEO #2

The kit that Ed purchased from Assured Automotive Company is a pair of 152db single trumpet air horns. Each horn is nearly 25 inches long and have a rectangle outlets which includes a “snow shields”.  The horns include air solenoids(electric valves).  These horns are designed to be roof mounted.  They have a mount on the rear of the diaphragm housing and an adjustable front mount.

The air system is a VIAIR 20005 kit which has a 2 gallon air tank and a 150psi VIAIR 30% Duty compressor.  The kit includes all mounting hardware, air tubing, fitting.  All that is not supplied is automotive wire and relay(optional).  This kit can supply air for horns, suspension bags, air lockers, and some air tools.

Ed did a great job on his videos and we appreciate the hard work he put into them.

If you have a video of installing or an installed Assured Automotive product, please forward it onto us.  We would love to share on this Customer Photo Blog.

Thanks Again Ed!!

Jim’s Titan with Assured Performance Double Wall Tips

Jim C. had four Assured Performance stainless steel exhaust tips from Assured Automotive Company and put them together to finish off custom exhaust.

Jim had his Magnaflow muffler and custom tips installed by Clanton Muffler Shop in Madison, Alabama.

The shop took a two single wall Assured Performance 4″ OD exhaust tips (AC35-4012AC) by 12″ long and cut the outlet at 90 degrees.  They then took 2 double walled Assured Performance 4″OD exhaust tips (AC013b-013c) and and married them for this custom look.  They made the weld on the interior side of the back to back tips.

Jim used Assured Performance Exhaust Tips because the are constructed of the highest grade Stainless Steel, T304 grade.  T304 has more nickel content then any other stainless.

Jim’s Nissan Titan exhaust looks just awesome.  Thanks for the pictures!!.

Train & Truck Air Horn Kit Install Part 3

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So you bought yourself an air horn kit for your ride.  Congratulations!!  There are many different applications that an air horn and a VIAIR on board air system can be install in. We cannot possible cover them all.  Below are some suggestions and things to think about BEFORE you install your new air horn kit.  Assured Automotive Company has been in the auto industry since 1994.  The sales staff and technicians got together to give you some suggestions.

Now you have your Assured Performance Air Horn location decided along with were you are mounting your VIAIR air components.  You now need to put it all together. We will just focus on the VIAIR under body style kits.  These are kits were the compressor is not part of the air tank assembly.

1. Connect the compressor stainless steel leader line to tank port.  Keep in mind you will want to use teflon tape or plumbers dope on all threads you are screwing into the tank. You will not want to use the port on lowest part of tank.  You will need that port for the tank drain petcock.  When screwing the compressor leader line into the tank pay special attention to not cross the threads.  DO NOT over tighten the leader line, see warning label on leader line.  If compressor is not located close enough to the tank to use the leader hose, use the “T” fitting and use 1/4 inch line included with the kit.

2. Thread the VIAIR pressure Switch/Relay that is included in the kit into a tank port.  Wire the relay.  White wire to compressor positive wire.  Run the red wire with the inline fuse from battery to the red wire on relay labeled “battery”.  Pull fuse from inline fuse holder before connecting to battery terminal.  Run another wire from an ignition source inside the vehicle, like the radio circuit, to the switch panel included with kit.  Then run a wire from switch panel to the relay lead marked “trigger”.  Ground the black wire on relay and compressor.  Your system is now wired up.

3. Run the 1/4″ air line included with the kit to the air horn solenoid.  Avoid kinking the air line. Avoid shape bends.  If your horn included a barbed fitting on the solenoid, remove the fitting and replace it with the compression fitting included with the kit.  Connect the air line to the solenoid.  Insert a compression fitting in one of the tank ports and connect the air line.  Included in the kit is a pressure safety valve for the tank.  It is a good idea to use this valve.  Thread the included safety valve in a vacant tank port.  On the most bottom tank port thread the included drain petcock into it.

3. The Train Horn kits that Assured Automotive Company sells include air solenoids or electric air valves.  These valves is what allows the air from the air system to enter the horn manifold, thus sounding the horn.  When the solenoid receives 12-24 VDC it opens and allows the pressurized air to pass thru to the horn manifold.  You can use your existing horn switch(steering wheel) or you can incorporate a separate momentary switch.  With Assured Performance Air Horn Solenoids a relay is not required, amperage draw is only 3 amps.  Wire one of the solenoid wires to a 12v positive source.  Ground the other wire.  It doesn’t matter which wire you use for the positive.

4. You are now ready to air up.  Double check all your wiring and air line connections.  When everything checks out, insert fuse into the inline fuse holder.  Start your vehicle, Switch the panel switch to ”on”.  Compressor will begin to fill the tank.  Depending on compressor size and tank size this could take anywhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes to fill to 150psi.  Being sure everyone within 100 feet of vehicle has ear protection, you can now test the horn.

5. Last step.  With a spray bottle of 1 part dish soap and 5 parts water, spray all the air fitting on the system checking for leaks. Fix leaks by either tightening fittings or using extra teflon tape or plumbers dope.

6. ENJOY!!

The staff at Assured Automotive Company would be more than happy to assist you with any install or mounting questions you may have.  We are sure you will enjoy your NEW Assured Performance Air Horn for years to come.

Train & Truck Air Horn Kit Install Part 2

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So you bought yourself an air horn kit for your ride.  Congratulations!!  There are many different applications that an air horn and a VIAIR on board air system can be install in. We cannot possible cover them all.  Below are some suggestions and things to think about BEFORE you install your new air horn kit.  Assured Automotive Company has been in the auto industry since 1994.  The sales staff and technicians got together to give you some suggestions.

PLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS

When deciding where you are going to locate the air horn and the on board air system components you will want to pay special attention to the protection of those components.

VIAIR 20000 Series Kits:  These VIAIR Plug-N-Play style kits are designed to be mounted upright with the compressor on top.  Idea location for mounting would be in a truck bed or a cabinet like on a RV or boat.  The reason for this is because of the drain petcock location on tank.  Also if you mount the unit other than upright, condensation can build up in the check valve, corroding it and shortening the life of it.

VIAIR Under Body Kits: These VIAIR kits are the most versatile when it comes to mounting.  The compressor is not mounted to the tank and this makes install a lot easier.  When finding a location for the components you will want to keep it away from vehicle parts that get extremely hot, like the exhaust.  In most cases you may not find room in the engine compartment for the compressor, let alone the tank.  Mounting the kit under vehicle is your only option.

If ground clearance is an issue, like a car, mounting the kit in the trunk  is a great option.  A lot of installers make a mounting plate and actually mount the compressor and tank to it.  Then, if car owner needs extra trunk space in the future the kit can easily be removed and reinstalled quickly.

Low ground clearance SUV many installers mount just the air tank in the SUV cargo area, then just mount the compressor under the vehicle.  Inside or just behind the rear bumper is the most ideal spot.

If ground clearance is not an issue like on large SUVs and pickups, compressor and tank can mount easily under the vehicle.  Mounting the tank to the actual under body will raise the tank high enough to it cannot be seen.

On any mounting you will want the compressor mounted to a frame rail or frame component. Mounting the compressor to a vehicle body panel will cause a vibration inside vehicle and compressor will be heard easily on the inside of vehicle.  The VIAIR compressors are oilless and can be mounted upright, upside down, side ways or any which way.  When locating a mounting spot you will want to consider being sure the unit is not exposed.  Road debris can get throw up onto the unit causing damage to compressor.  Mounting the compressor below the frame rail is discouraged.

When mounting the compressor and tank near each other, whether being in the same compartment or under the vehicle.  It is a good idea to keep the compressor within 12 inches of a air tank port.  This is so you can run the stainless steel braided compressor feeder line directly into the tank.  This is not required to do, but it allows the compressor to fill the tank more efficiently.

The staff at Assured Automotive Company would be more than happy to assist you with any install or mounting questions you may have.  We are sure you will enjoy your NEW Assured Performance Air Horn for years to come.

Train & Truck Air Horn Kit Install Part 1

Part 1 of 3

So you bought yourself an air horn kit for your ride.  Congratulations!!  There are many different applications that an air horn and a VIAIR on board air system can be install in. We cannot possible cover them all.  Below are some suggestions and things to think about BEFORE you install your new air horn kit.  Assured Automotive Company has been in the auto industry since 1994.  The sales staff and technicians got together to give you some suggestions.

PLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS

AIR HORN:When deciding where you are going to locate the air horn and the on board air system components you will want to pay special attention to the protection of those components.

The air horn(s) will need to be placed in a location were it is facing in a downward angle.  This will allow any contaminants that might enter the trumpets to drain back out.  You DO NOT want water, snow, mud, etc to sit in the diaphragm housing.  This will cause damage to the horn diaphragms and shorten the life of them.

The most popular spot for the under body horn mounting is behind the front bumper facing sideways.  Assured Performance 140db horns are small enough to fit there on “most” vehicles.   The Assured Performance BEHEMOTH 152db Series horns are sometimes too large to fit behind the bumper.  When installing the  BEHEMOTH-i Air Horn you can remove the trumpets from the manifold for easier mounting.  Face the trumpets any which way to make them fit.   Another popular place for the BEHEMOTH-i air horn for pickup truck applications is to place in a bed cavity.  Most trucks have a cavity on the passenger side, in front of the rear tire inside the fender.  Mounting the horn to the bed side of the cavity is ideal for any horn that might fit there.   The horn(s) can be mounted directly under the body, facing the trumpets sideways, backwards(so loud it doesn’t matter much) or even front wards.  Just be sure, again,  they are in a downward angle to allow contaminants to drain out.

In most cases, if this is the first kit you installed, it will take you longer to consider location of the horn and the air system than it will to actually take to install the kit.  We do advise you to take your time and consider ALL your mounting options.

The staff at Assured Automotive Company would be more than happy to assist you with any install or mounting questions you may have.  We are sure you will enjoy your NEW Assured Performance Air Horn for years to come.

Super Bright LED Dash Mount Light

In February of 2011, Assured Automotive Company introduced their new line of dash mounted emergency LED light bars.   In the last 6 months these LED light kits have been a huge success.

What makes these LED dash mount lights special, is simply the brightness of them.  Assured Performance dash mount bars can be seen a mile away, in some cases even further.  The technology incorporated into these kit are the difference between Assured Performance products and others.  The 16 LED fixtures use only a maximum of 13 watts, which means it will not draw from your battery life.

The Assured Performance dash mount light has an industry leading 15 flash modes.  Including a constant on mode (no flash).  Simple plug into a vehicle 12v cigarette lighter outlet, use the suction cups included with the kit to adhere to the front or rear window.  That is it, your ready to light up.

Another great feature is that the Assured Performance dash mount kit will also hold it memory.  Whatever flash mode you last set the light to, it will display the same mode next time you use it.  Even if you unplug the unit from the power source.

It doesn’t matter if your a law enforcement official, fire fighter, security officer, vehicle escort service, towing service, road maintenance or just an everyday road user.  Assured Automotive Company has the light kit colors for you.  The kits are available in RED/BLUE–AMBER/AMBER–CLEAR/AMBER–RED/CLEAR–CLEAR/CLEAR.   The Clear/Clear model is very popular as an emergency warning light.  Stick it in your rear or front window when your broken down on the side of the roadway.  A great  devise to warn other drivers of trouble ahead so they slow down!!

See videos of each light on display: RED/BLUE–AMBER/AMBER–CLEAR/AMBER–CLEAR/CLEAR.

Hands down, these are BEST dash mount lights on the market.

Multi-Function-Police-Sirens-PA-Kits

Are you looking for a loud siren & PA for your emergency response vehicle?

What you need is an easy install 100 watt or even 200 watt system.  Assured Automotive Company has what you are looking for in quality and service.

Assured Automotive Company has a 100 watt siren PA speaker kit for a far price.  The same unit sells retail for nearly double the price.  It has 5 tones which includes 4 siren tones and an air horn tone.  Everything you need to alert road users of your presence.  If that is not enough there is also a crystal clear PA system included with the siren kit.  The 100 watt speaker can be heard locks away.

If 100 watts isn’t enough wattage for your needs, you may want to invest in the Assured Performance 200 watt siren PA kit.  The ACHRYH-6200 is a very powerful unit that can be heard over a mile away.  The kit includes 7 siren tones plus an air horn warning tone.  Like the 100 watt kit, the 200 watt kit also has a PA included.

So whether your a volunteer fire fighter, a police officer or have a vehicle escort service, Assured Automotive Company has the siren kit you need.

All Assured Performance siren kits have weather proof solid state speakers.  So mounting in grill or engine compartment is not an issue.  Assured Automotive also offers FREE tech support for all there siren kits.

Assured Automotive Company is the answer for your warning device needs.

Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Kits

Air Lift manufacturer has air suspension kits for most vehicle applications.  Whether you  looking to slam you new Honda Accord or you want stability for heavy hauling in your F-Series Ford Pickup.  Air Lift Suspension is your answer.

Air Lift has a Customer Satisfaction Warranty and a Lifetime Warranty on their Air Bags.

Hauling Additional Weight

Adding air springs does not change the Weight Rating (GVWR, GCWR, GAWR) of a vehicle. Adding weight over the factory rating is dangerous and voids your Air Lift warranty. Weight ratings take into account tires, bearings, frame, brakes and more. So just increasing your suspension’s ability to support weight does not increase the weight ratings. Never exceed your vehicle weight ratings.

Air System

A common question about air suspension is whether an air system is needed for air suspension.  The answer is no, but it is sure nice to have.  You can add air from any source as long as it provides sufficient pressure to service the springs. On Board Air has become popular because it is so convenient, and because it is harder to find service stations with air available. All adjustments are automatic, or can be made right from the dash, even while driving.

Lifting Your Vehicle

If you’re asking if conventional air springs can take the place of a lift or lowering kit, the answer is NO. If you’re asking if air springs will cause a normal ride height vehicle to ride higher, the answer is, YES, if you want them to, by adding pressure, but only by an inch or two. If you DO want to lower your vehicle, look into AirLift EasyStreet line of products.

Who do you call?

With a lot of knowledge and fast service BEFORE and AFTER the sale, Assured Automotive Company is your answer.  AACo will put together the correct air suspension for your application and for the BEST Prices.

AACo can set up complete system that allows user to use air tools, air horns, and of course air suspension.

Don’t drive unstable loads anymore, air suspension kits start at under $300. A very small price to pay for safety of driver and other road users.

Be Safe Out There..Happy Motoring.