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    Winch solenoid mounting.

    Hey guys. Just looking for people's mounting ideas and locations for the solenoid box...

    My hesitation points.

    Although it's suppose to be waterproof... I would prefer it up under the bonnet to keep it out of those big holes just incase.

    But how far away would be maximum to avoid power loss??

    Any pics on mounting locations would be great.

    I'm planning on moving the control plug to a convenient location. And have controls in car. So that won't be a problem.

    Cheers.
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    Mine is mounted to the winch motor. So its all hidden.

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    Mine sat between the grille and the rad on my crd. Ill post up a photo later on.

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    This is a thread I did a while back. There are several pics of how I located mine behind the battery and installed the plug in the cabin..

    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...h-alloy-bumper
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    Thx guys. Nice one Jff, beautiful job. I think my box was a bit big for that gap behind the battery. But I'll investigate bit more when I get home.

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    Here is a few pics of where I put mine mate. First pics shows where it was on the common bullbar position. And the second one shows where it ended up. It sat between the radiator and the grille bracket. The grille has a plastic bracket thats attached to it, which sits between this metal bracket on the car and the grille (if that made sense lol, sorry already 3 stubbies down). You remove this bracket off the grilee itself and it gives you room for the solenoid box. Hidden behind and tucked away. However I had a remote control for this, but still could reach down and plug in the wired remote if needed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mudski View Post
    Mine is mounted to the winch motor. So its all hidden.

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    Yeah so have I.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    Yeah so have I.
    Any excuse to show it all off again! Hahah


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    Ok... So taking a look under the hood and I can't see too much room for this basterd to fit. It's a large thing
    1448620242943.jpg
    This is what I'm working with....
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    This is the only real spot I can see to mount without moving everything and squeezing it in somewhere...
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    Does any1 see any real issues with mounting it up here?? Heat from exhaust??

    If this doesn't work I might just mount in bull bar or grill area.

    Cheers again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by King_ady1 View Post
    Ok... So taking a look under the hood and I can't see too much room for this basterd to fit. It's a large thing
    1448620242943.jpg
    This is what I'm working with....
    1448620280310.jpg1448620271406.jpg

    This is the only real spot I can see to mount without moving everything and squeezing it in somewhere...
    1448620252611.jpg

    Does any1 see any real issues with mounting it up here?? Heat from exhaust??

    If this doesn't work I might just mount in bull bar or grill area.

    Cheers again.
    It's a long way from the winch, ideally you want it as close as possible.
    I would definitely put it in the grille or bar if that is an option.

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