Picked this up, what’s next?

[A 2]

Got a great deal on this today. Now what? I have the OEM winch bumper and the optional switches. I need a plate. What else?

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[DankjeeP]

Got a great deal on this today. Now what? I have the OEM winch bumper and the optional switches. I need a plate. What else?

Use an AUX switch to switch on a solenoid to power the winch.

 

[A 2]

Thanks, So I need to buy a solenoid? have a part #?

Oh, BTW, I have a diesel so I’d like to move the box on top of the winch so it doesn’t block the grill.

 

[A 2]

Going through this thread but not apples to apples. help.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/new-apex-12k-harbor-freight-winch-install.23358/

 

[DankjeeP]

Thanks, So I need to buy a solenoid? have a part #?

Oh, BTW, I have a diesel so I’d like to move the box on top of the winch so it doesn’t block the grill.

Just look around on ebay or other places. I went with a dual for my own preference. Just make sure it will handle like 500 Amps. I see a lot of people use lower rated ones and wonder how long they last.

 

[cdyoung9799]

You said you have the OEM winch bumper, so there are a few plate options out there. I've heard lots of good things about the Warn mounting plate. I went with the Mopar plate because I got a decent price on it, and because when I bought mine, most places were on backorder for just about every plate out there (thank you Covid). The Mopar plate is solid. But, the install was a PITA. However, everything lined up perfectly (bumper, skid plate, etc.) afterwards. I've heard of several people running into issues getting the factory skid plate reinstalled with aftermarket plates. Good luck. You're gonna love that Warn. I may bite the bullet and upgrade to it one day.

 

[am1978]

I used this one on my gladiator. Easy, no fitment issues. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Bulldog-Winch/BDW20353.html

 

[A 2]

Do you just trim the plastic piece And leave it on? Plenty of excess holes in the steel behind the trim.

 

[DankjeeP]

Do you just trim the plastic piece And leave it on? Plenty of excess holes in the steel behind the trim.

You can get the plate for it from Mopar
https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/82215528ab.html

 

[cdyoung9799]

You can get the plate for it from Mopar
https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/82215528ab.html

Yes, get this one, or one like it. You sandwich it between the bumper and the fairlead using the fairlead plate mounting bolts. I had to get longer bolts from Home Depot for mine to account for the extra thickness of the plate. Just make sure they're not too long where you run the chance of your cable/rope rubbing against them as the line builds up on the spool. Also, make sure the plate you order is for the "CENTERED" opening. There are some out there for an offset opening, which places the opening more to the left of right, depending on which way you mount the plate. I'm not sure why the offset plate exists, but I'm sure there's a reason it's out there.

 

[A 2]

So I ordered the Warn winch plate. That should be here Monday. This is going to be a slow mod, I see it already. Luckily work gave me a worktruck and I can take my time with the Jeep.

next up- I want to relocate the control box. Can I just purchase heavy wire and move the box under the hood? Anyone know what AWG? Also, I have a diesel and have no clue where to put this thing. It doesn’t look like there is any room under the hood.

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