5th Gen Hidden Winch
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VICE design
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Yup! The wedge/puck that holds the line in place installs just how you have drawn it. If you have any questions during install feel free to call me at the shop 250-591-2747 or shoot me a message
You guys have to send a mount over to the TFL Trucks crew for their Rebel project truck.
AnthonyD1978
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Those rock sliders though!
My ultimate goal is to build a similar overland vehicle.
My ultimate goal is to build a similar overland vehicle.
Chippy
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Need to know if they go to frame or just in running board mounts as a caution I went on my hands and knees to look at the factory option rock sliders on a coworkers Colorado ZR2 and they go to the running board mounts in the unibody so big Fail there.
AnthonyD1978
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On its way?
HitmanHugh
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They get enough free stuff already, send us some free stuff
Here's my raffle entry.Got the bumper off and everything mounted. Ended up mounting both side flanges / tow hooks first loose and then jacked the middle section in and bolted it down. Was much easier then trying to wiggle that thing in and get the tow hook on at the same time.q
Just need to cut up the bumper, pop on the lights and button it back up.....and then deal with the wiring.
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For those that relocated the controller to the top of the fuse box, how did you end up mounting it? The bracket for the warn has some tabs that If I bend correctly would allow me to bolt it to the sides of the box, but it doesn't look like there is space inside that fuse box for a bolt or nut head. Also concerned the weight would just bounce that box right off unless I strapped the whole thing together.
Just need to cut up the bumper, pop on the lights and button it back up.....and then deal with the wiring.
qqqFor those that relocated the controller to the top of the fuse box, how did you end up mounting it? The bracket for the warn has some tabs that If I bend correctly would allow me to bolt it to the sides of the box, but it doesn't look like there is space inside that fuse box for a bolt or nut head. Also concerned the weight would just bounce that box right off unless I strapped the whole thing together.
Better pic of the mounting position
Also, found a perfect spot to mount the controller and the cables reach perfect
Existing bolt on the firewall + a self tapper and it is not going anywhere. Cant even move it with just the single bolt on there.
Also, found a perfect spot to mount the controller and the cables reach perfect
Existing bolt on the firewall + a self tapper and it is not going anywhere. Cant even move it with just the single bolt on there.
VICE design
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Assume you're using this kit : https://www.warn.com/short-light-harness-kit-zeon-93373
I believe this circuit is rated at 40 Amps so you can wire them directly to the lights (which have two wires)
therefore you don't have to go through the 3 wire switch that controls the relay.
Should also say that I am super happy with the product, as well as the instructions and overall customer service. Great job guys! Very much appreciate the service throughout.
After being quoted...lol....$1700 from 4wheelparts for the install. Was a no brainer to DIY it. I ended up buying a new cordless impact, a bunch of other new tools, a new tool cart, all my recovery gear and a bunch of beeeeer and still saved over $1000. (actually, lost count cause i've just been buying things and using the savings to justify everything)
Couldn't be happier.
After being quoted...lol....$1700 from 4wheelparts for the install. Was a no brainer to DIY it. I ended up buying a new cordless impact, a bunch of other new tools, a new tool cart, all my recovery gear and a bunch of beeeeer and still saved over $1000. (actually, lost count cause i've just been buying things and using the savings to justify everything)
Couldn't be happier.
cra1g
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I just finished mine a couple of hours ago. I've got 12 hours into it, so $1700, while more than I would pay, isn't completely ridiculous. I'm not a pro, though.Should also say that I am super happy with the product, as well as the instructions and overall customer service. Great job guys! Very much appreciate the service throughout.
After being quoted...lol....$1700 from 4wheelparts for the install. Was a no brainer to DIY it. I ended up buying a new cordless impact, a bunch of other new tools, a new tool cart, all my recovery gear and a bunch of beeeeer and still saved over $1000. (actually, lost count cause i've just been buying things and using the savings to justify everything)
Couldn't be happier.
Mine took longer partly because I cut the original lower grill to re-use it instead of the filler plate, and partly because I'm an idiot and thought it would be a good idea to connect the wiring to the winch after installing it, and without clocking the motor so I could see WTF I was doing.
And part because I had to relocate my electronic air horn, because it was attached to the sheet metal behind the bumper that gets cut out to clear the winch.@VICE design, I could not be happier. Well done!
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cra1g
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JBeckman
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Looking good!! 1 thing to suggest. Replace the machine screws for the clutch bracket. With stainless.
Mine are rusting. Going to stop by hardware store tomorrow and pick up a pair.
