Factory Winch install options

[Alpoba]

That is a good buy. Install shouldn't be too hard, shouldn't take all weekend.

I just know when instructions say 2 hours i end up taking 4. A gentleman who sold this to me said it took him and his buddy about 8 hours, and he is in the business of auto installs and such, so i figure on my own mostly, first time having to take the bumper off, run and test electric, no way i’ll get it done in 8 hours. But we’ll see.

I was shocked how heavy the box was. I would say over a hundred pounds probably. It is amazingly packed from Warn, the whole thing screams quality.

 

[Oafy44]

I just know when instructions say 2 hours i end up taking 4. A gentleman who sold this to me said it took him and his buddy about 8 hours, and he is in the business of auto installs and such, so i figure on my own mostly, first time having to take the bumper off, run and test electric, no way i’ll get it done in 8 hours. But we’ll see.

I was shocked how heavy the box was. I would say over a hundred pounds probably. It is amazingly packed from Warn, the whole thing screams quality.

I think 8 hours is more like it. I just got mine put on a couple weeks ago by a dealer that does Carlie / winches ect ect . One guy on a lift took about 6 hours and he’s done a lot of factory winches so my guess there will be a learning curve

Great deal btw. I love mine. Really sets the truck apart IMO

 

[BroncoHooves]

@Alpoba Can you do me a favor and check something in the Warn control box for me?

 

[Alpoba]

@Alpoba Can you do me a favor and check something in the Warn control box for me?

I can for sure tonight. Please let me know what you need me to check.

 

[BroncoHooves]

I can for sure tonight. Please let me know what you need me to check.

Can you take a couple pics of the inside of the solenoids/wiring? When I do mine, I'm wanting to run a wire from the upfitter to enable/disable the winch control box.

Thank you!

 

[Alpoba]

Can you take a couple pics of the inside of the solenoids/wiring? When I do mine, I'm wanting to run a wire from the upfitter to enable/disable the winch control box.

Thank you!

Good idea, i also would want to take power away from the unit via an upfitter

 

[BroncoHooves]

Good idea, i also would want to take power away from the unit via an upfitter

Did you open the control box up? That's what I had in mind. Thank you again! There's Phillips head screws I think holding a silver metal cover plate on it.

 

[Alpoba]

Did you open the control box up? That's what I had in mind. Thank you again! There's Phillips head screws I think holding a silver metal cover plate on it.

Yep, thats exactly it. The close up detail, here’s more pics of it farther away

 

[BroncoHooves]

Yep, thats exactly it. The close up detail, here’s more pics of it farther away

Ok, but are you going to open it? That's what I was asking I need to run an upfitter wire into this box..

 

[Alpoba]

Ok, but are you going to open it? That's what I was asking I need to run an upfitter wire into this box..

Only now I understood what you’re asking me to do. Im not sure its just those 4 screws, it might be the other 4 too holding the cover in place. And those wires are clamped down, nervous i wont be able to put it back together

 

[BroncoHooves]

Only now I understood what you’re asking me to do. Im not sure its just those 4 screws, it might be the other 4 too holding the cover in place. And those wires are clamped down, nervous i wont be able to put it back together

The four hex head combo phillips screws hold the plate (or black cover to the plate) on, the other hex cap bolt heads/studs are to secure the internal solenoids to the plate. Somewhere in there should be a small gauge wire jumping power to the solenoid trigger terminals. This is where I need to put the upfitter wire in series with it.

It's just the black cover that needs to lift off.

Can I PayPal you $20?

 

[Alpoba]

The four hex head combo phillips screws hold the plate (or black cover to the plate) on, the other hex cap bolt heads/studs are to secure the internal solenoids to the plate. Somewhere in there should be a small gauge wire jumping power to the solenoid trigger terminals. This is where I need to put the upfitter wire in series with it.

It's just the black cover that needs to lift off.

Can I PayPal you $20?

No. You can’t send me 20$,
Not about the money. i was just being nervous.

 

[Alpoba]

Here is inside. I dont like how the orange wire looks, i need to better insulate it

 

[BroncoHooves]

Here is inside

Perfect and thank you! The money was more about your time since I don't have a winch in front of me.

 

[BroncoHooves]

I believe I can unbolt the small red wire ring terminal inside the box and tie it to an upfitter switch and it will work. @Alpoba

 

[Alpoba]

I believe I can unbolt the small red wire ring terminal inside the box and tie it to an upfitter switch and it will work. @Alpoba

If that works i will copy you Glad i looked inside, my red (orange) wire was coming apart, i added tape to secure it in place.

 

[BroncoHooves]

If that works i will copy you Glad i looked inside, my red (orange) wire was coming apart, i added tape to secure it in place.

You're welcome How would you have known otherwise?

 

[Alpoba]

You're welcome How would you have known otherwise?

I wouldnt. I imagined how i would feel if i took it all apart, put the winch on and it wouldnt work (electric function). Still could happen, but at least i now know it wont be cause of the inside of that unit.

 

[mainebenm]

Ordered mine with the truck and the dealer installed with no issues.

Same for me - no issues with that approach - saved me the time too.

 

[TonyJ]

Mine was supposed to have it on from the Factory but instead I will now be having the dealer install it. We'll see how that works out...

"From the factory" actually means the factory ships the winch on a pallet inside the bed of the truck. Then the dealer installs it once it's there.