2018 LC winch install recommendations

[Fishinsea]

Hi all,

So I am ready to pull the trigger on a winch " Hidden Winch " and would appreciate some input from you all.
I have done some research here and also seen some builds that Eric has done.

I do like the Warn Zeon Platinum series but it seems that you need to do the relocation solenoid kit with them.

So if anyone can give me some advice on what winches I can use " quality winch with wireless remote " that can be installed that does not require a solenoid relocation kit and it compatible with the trail Taylor bracket. I'm also on the fence between 9500 lbs or 12000 lbs. Bear in mind i do not hammer on my LC and the winch will prob only get used a few times per year until I move back home to Durango CO full time, as of now I am East coast but have managed to get buried in mud 2 times this year while hunting and a winch would have saved me both time so I', holding off my sliders and doing the winch instead until I get out to let Slee instal them.

I plan to buy and use the trail Taylor mounting bracket unless there is another one I can use that I am not aware of. I will do the install myself but am looking for an estimated install time frame for a very mechanically inclined person

Thanks all, appreciate it as always here.

 

[bemerritt]

I can’t comment on the compatibility or the solenoid relocation, but this is what I use. I think quite a few others do as well. I use it with the wireless remote, I like that it has a wired as a backup.

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[Fishinsea]

I can’t comment on the compatibility or the solenoid relocation, but this is what I use. I think quite a few others do as well. I use it with the wireless remote, I like that it has a wired as a backup.

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Question, where does that box mount to ? does it mount on the winch or it it mounted inside engine bay ?

Ideally, im not wanting to relocate anything. i'm would like to just mount a winch that completely fit behind the bumper and run the wiring up to the battery

Thanks again all

 

[rlynch356]

the box would need to be relocated, it's very easy to do, simply replace/extend the 3 power cables with the same gauge wire, and extend the wires for the controller plug (I'm sure they make a kit to do this but its typically 4 or 5 wires. You do not need the actual box that it comes in, just the solenoid it contains.

 

[PhuckItImDone]

If I get to installing mine anytime soon I'll let you know. I have everything in boxes in the garage. Where its not helping me.

 

[CharlieS]

I'm waiting for my HWM, so interested in what people share. I have a Warn 12k in the garage waiting to go in when the mount arrives.

 

[PhuckItImDone]

I went with the Ironman 12k, and the TT hwm. Unfortunately I just dont have the time or knowledge to do it, and so am waiting on the schedule to just come together