Winch Install!

I haven’t tried this yet. So dumb question... how tight do the fairlead bolts need to be? If we have to rely on finger friction to reinstall I was worried it would be too loose.
Mine aren't very tight, but pulled up so the fairlead abuts the surface it mounts to. When I used a ratchet and socket on the acorn nuts, I could feel the head of the bolt turn and could damn near hold them with my fingers. If I can break them loose with an impact, I'm sure the impact will get them tighter than they are now.

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I haven’t tried this yet. So dumb question... how tight do the fairlead bolts need to be? If we have to rely on finger friction to reinstall I was worried it would be too loose.
It will tighten up plenty. I just used my electric 1/2” and it max out. You don’t want to probably hammer on those acorn nuts very hard because they may strip fairly easy.
 
It’s done son! After hours of applying pressure with my fingers and the help of a clamp. I got the front license plate holder on! I feel more accomplished than the valedictorian at a gynecologist graduation!
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A little side humor regarding winch installation. My salesman at the dealership kept emailing and texting me regarding when the wench should be expected to arrive, timing of delivery related to wench install, success of wench installation and and how happy he was with his service guys in handling of their first Tremor wench. I never shared those messages with my wife, ? and didn't have the heart to explain to my salesman friend (63 years old) that a wench is "A young, promiscuous woman or a prostitute". ? He made the same error so many times that I began to wonder what I was actually getting with my truck! :oops::rolleyes::unsure::LOL: I got a winch. ;)
 
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A little side humor regarding winch installation. My salesman at the dealership kept emailing and texting me regarding when the wench should be expected to arrive, timing of delivery related to wench install, success of wench installation and and how happy he was with his service guys in their handling of there first Tremor wench. I never shared those messages with my wife, ? and didn't have the heart to explain to my salesman friend (63 years old) that a wench is "A young, promiscuous woman or a prostitute". ? He made the same error so many times that I began to wonder what I was actually getting with my truck! :oops::rolleyes::unsure::LOL: I got a winch. ;)
That's funny shit ?
 
Can anyone confirm if I would need dual battery or to replace the alternator? If so, what that would cost? (it is possible to install a second battery and/or replacement of the alternator)
Yes on both account. Factory order required 2 batteries and upgraded alternator
 
Don't get stuck!
I'm still baffled by the delay in the factory accessories. My winch arrived at the dealer before the truck and the truck was exactly on schedule with the original build and delivery date. As for the infamous Trailer Cam/TPMS kit, my salesman was able to have it in house before the winch was installed. I think these problems are rooted in the dealerships, not the supply chain.
 
I have not found the time to install yet or even look in the box for that matter but I recall that you just dont cut away or discard the original plastic cover as much and it will keep this area covered. I'll have to go back and look myself but I think it was posted by a forum member that is also a Ford shop employee and he said it was the right thing to do in his mind and others agreed.
Oh wait it was from this thread, post 64 by the OP.
So, I just need to order the original piece and trim it correctly?
 
This is my first winch. Will there be any reason to remove the fairlead in the future? Does it need to come off to replace the rope? If so, I would like to find a better mounting solution than those acorn nuts and bolts.
 
You should never have to take the fairlead off once it is installed. To replace the cable/rope you play out all the cable and replace, then you wind back in. When you wind it back in, it needs to be under a load so the cable lays on the spool properly.

A Ford acceessories rep was at the dealership when I was there last week and he said the next batch of winches are scheduled to be "released" on April 28th. Give it 7 to 10 days after that before they arrive at the dealers. I am waiting on one too.
 
You should never have to take the fairlead off once it is installed. To replace the cable/rope you play out all the cable and replace, then you wind back in. When you wind it back in, it needs to be under a load so the cable lays on the spool properly.

A Ford acceessories rep was at the dealership when I was there last week and he said the next batch of winches are scheduled to be "released" on April 28th. Give it 7 to 10 days after that before they arrive at the dealers. I am waiting on one too.
I heard the same thing from the 1-800 no one gives-a-shit # at Ford. Before I called Ford, I called Warn. They claimed they do have many Items on Back-Order, but none of it has to do with fulfilling the Winches for Ford. Someone is full of Shit ..
 
We have one more to install as soon as the truck hits so we should be experts on the Tremor winch installs! ? ?
I have tried to buy the FORD winch as an add on to my 2020 Tremor. The dealer keeps telling me the winch is not in the Parts Catalogue yet. Does anyone know the part number for the kit ?
 
It’s done son! After hours of applying pressure with my fingers and the help of a clamp. I got the front license plate holder on! I feel more accomplished than the valedictorian at a gynecologist graduation!
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So......where’s the “How to Video” that is supposed to accompany your license plate install? My license plate holder showed up today. All giddy inside I went out to simply “slap it on”. That’s when I realized this is gonna be a PITA! How do you get the top hooks in between the trim piece and the bumper. If anyone wants to do a video of the install and post it up I’ll be the first to watch it, I promise ?
 
So......where’s the “How to Video” that is supposed to accompany your license plate install? My license plate holder showed up today. All giddy inside I went out to simply “slap it on”. That’s when I realized this is gonna be a PITA! How do you get the top hooks in between the trim piece and the bumper. If anyone wants to do a video of the install and post it up I’ll be the first to watch it, I promise ?
I had to remove the fairlead with an impact on mine. Once it was loose it popped right in. Be careful not to let the bolts fall out the back. I had to apply a little pressure with my finger s to the bolt head to keep it from turning.
 
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