Winch Solenoid Pack - Relocated under Hood

[canman]

I plan on adding a winch to my truck using the stk front bumper. Therefore, I will need to relocate the winch solenoid pack under the hood. I am looking for some pics of those who have done this to get an idea where under the hood I can put this thing. I am getting an EP9.0 from Superwinch. I also want to locate the remote connector near the front grill/ bumper. I will likely also install a dual battery set-up, so relocation of the washer bottle will take up space on the PS. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[retrofive]

Here was an interesting thread on the stock bumper winch setup.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/122700-winch-w-o-custom-bumper-possible.html

 

[TORTUS]

I took the plastic cover off of the cruise control mechanism on the ps, fabbed up a bracket to mount over it and utilize existing bolt locations. You have to space the solenoid pack away from the body some to allow clearance for the hood strut. This set-up will not intrude with washer bottle relocation for your 2nd battery. I relocated the plug from the top of the pack to the side so that I can have the hood closed if necessary while winching. PM me with your email if you would like pics.

 

[canman]

Here was an interesting thread on the stock bumper winch setup.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/122700-winch-w-o-custom-bumper-possible.html

Thanks for the link. I've seen this before, but could not see any pics or comments about the solenoid pack location.

 

[NLXTACY]

I took the plastic cover off of the cruise control mechanism on the ps, fabbed up a bracket to mount over it and utilize existing bolt locations. You have to space the solenoid pack away from the body some to allow clearance for the hood strut. This set-up will not intrude with washer bottle relocation for your 2nd battery. I relocated the plug from the top of the pack to the side so that I can have the hood closed if necessary while winching. PM me with your email if you would like pics.

Maybe something like this would work. Its not for solenoids but I did it for some circuit breakers and a mega fuse:

in this thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/239766-how-power-distribution-part-1-aux-fuse-panel.html

 

[NLXTACY]

Also you could get Landtank's charcoal canister relocating bracket and that would open up a bunch of space to put in a solenoid pack.

 

[619TOY]

Here's a couple pics of how I did mine:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/123451-winch-w-interior-controls-remote-solenoids.html

 

[NLXTACY]

Winch control is pretty slick!

 

[canman]

Winch control is pretty slick!

Thanks for all the pics. I have a couple of ideas now.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Mine bolted up right in front of the battery

https://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/239283-winch-would-you-choose.html#post3627563

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

CRAP!!


Sorry, I didn't realize how old this thread was