onecrazyfuq

So I recently purchase a smitttybilt x20 amphibious winch. I wanted to know how to extend the wiring so I can mount the power box underneath the hood and off the top of the winch. Any write ups tips or why I shouldn't would be appreciated as always

BIGNICK

I know some companies make a relocation kit, or i just bought 4 gauge automotive wire with 5/16 terminal ends and put my box in my glove box

NVW-SSV

I went to a local Oxygen delivery/ welding supply store (James O2) which had 2 ga wire and bought ((3x)) 7ft length. They also crimped rings on the end for me. [For the red/yellow/black that go TO the winch from solenoid] Total cost around $100. Then mounted the solenoid box in the recess in front of the stock battery and IT'S a Snug fit. I had to relocate this piece to allow the box to fit --





By just sliding it up off its mounting bracket and carefully placing it beside the solenoid box. It all fits snug and the respective wires/hoses are secure and functioning with no binds/pinches/tight bends.

jd6430

I got a 50ft roll of heavy gauge battery cable and a bunch of ring terminals. I used a center punch and hammer to crimp my ends.
I put my rear control box in the small storage space under the trap boor in the back and my front control box is in the storage box on my bumper.

onecrazyfuq

Bumppppp. My main question is how to actually wire it all up. Is there a write up for this

Phrogmech46

Its really easy. All you have to do is open up the solenoid box, unscrew the stock wires from their terminals, and screw on your new longer cables. Have you decided where to mount the box? There is space between the battery and the TIPM where you can kind of wedge it in place. I mounted mine to the TIPM cover using the existing screws under the solenoid box that used to bolt to the old mounting clamps. I can take some pictures in the morning if it will help.

There really isn't much to it, you are just using longer cables where the stock cables used to be. Just go one wire at a time to make sure that you don't mix them up.

onecrazyfuq

Pictures and the type of wire used and where u got it from would be great

Phrogmech46

I purchased the 4 gauge wire from O'Reilly's. I believe they were 6ft each in length and labeled alternator wire. Hopefully have some pictures up later my phone camera is broke so I have to wait for the wife to get home to use hers.


Just make sure both ends have eyelets rather than a battery terminal on one side or else you will need to splice one in.