[fishalways]

Well, I finally finished my winch rewire.
I have an Atlas 9,500 lb winch with a separate control box.
I didn't like the location on top of the winch for a couple of reasons.
First, it blocked the radiator to much.
Second, it was very exposed to the elements.
Third, I just didn't like the way it looked.





So I made up a couple of aluminmum strap brakets to mount it on.


This is how it fits next to the air box.
Keep in mind, I have a snorkle so the stock airhorn that normally is in this spot is gone and the hole is blocked off.


I got all the wiring tucked in nicely and away from any sharp edges.






The wiring was not that difficult, I kept a photo of everything and made sure the labels were marked.




I'm pretty happy with the result.


The only thing left is to shrink wrap the cable ends with some sealant inside.

[Sky6]

Looks real nice. Got it hooked directly to the battery top terminals?

[fishalways]

sky6, on Aug 30 2008, 04:44 PM, said:

Looks real nice. Got it hooked directly to the battery top terminals?

Yes, I know some people have wired in a solenoid in with a switch to disable it but with the box under the hood I don't see the need.
I may put a fuseable link in though for some level of protection.

[xjoutkast]

so now you have to open the hood when you need to winch?

[MrSig]

Looks good! You can use Liquid Electrical Tape on the wires it works great and last a very long time too!

[soflmuddin]

and all the way around to the passenger side. now would be a good time to relocate the controller socket to the dash. is anyone gonna touch this bumper? come on, i cant be the class clown all the time.

[fishalways]

xjoutkast, on Aug 31 2008, 01:13 AM, said:

so now you have to open the hood when you need to winch?

For now.
At some point I will rewire the switch to a plug inside.
No rush though.

mrsig, on Aug 31 2008, 08:13 AM, said:

Looks good! You can use Liquid Electrical Tape on the wires it works great and last a very long time too!

I was thinking about that.
If I can cleam the rust of the terminals, I am going to cover the whole post.

soflmuddin, on Aug 31 2008, 08:15 AM, said:

and all the way around to the passenger side. now would be a good time to relocate the controller socket to the dash. is anyone gonna touch this bumper? come on, i cant be the class clown all the time.

Your a little late. All that could have been said has been said at towers

[Trailblazer]

This is what i did to the Chevy. All you need is an old outdoor extension cord, some terminal and two toggle switches. The one with the cover is an on/off as a safety and the other is a on/off/on for winching in and out. Only took maybe 30 minutes to do and the extension cord works great because it protects the wires.

I did this when i lost my remote, but it worked out better because i don't have to have anyone standing with the remote nearby and i can winch in while consentrating on driving and steering because i can leave it in the IN position.

[92SquareEye]

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-dave

[fishalways]

I prefer having a hand held controller for the winch.
If I am winching someone else and using my Jeep as an anchor point, I would rather be off to the side of the cable rather than sitting in line with it.

Switches look nice though.

[TallJeep]

fishalways, on Sep 3 2008, 04:34 PM, said:

I prefer having a hand held controller for the winch.
If I am winching someone else and using my Jeep as an anchor point, I would rather be off to the side of the cable rather than sitting in line with it.

Switches look nice though.

I have mine wired both ways, I have the switch inside and the OEM plug on the outside just in case I have to use the remote.

[Jim B]

TallJeep, on Sep 3 2008, 04:56 PM, said:

I have mine wired both ways, I have the switch inside and the OEM plug on the outside just in case I have to use the remote.

Winch In Cab/Dash Control

[92SquareEye]

we have it both ways also. the arming switch either arms the dash remote or a wireless remote we can use from outside. when i did it a while back, our camera was down for the count. i'll take some pics when it goes back together. i had the solenoid box mounted similar to yours (on the pass. fender well where the stock jack used to go).

-dave