show us your remote winch solenoid location

[megatexture]

Don't worry Troy, you've actually got to "go" 4wdriving to get stuck and need a winch (bwahahahah !)

It's getting that way!

[cgm]

Touch Wood. They are a Dog of a thing for Sh1tting themselves just when you need them most.

Yeah I've done three relays over about 5 years, yet one of my mates has never done one in probably 17 years he's had the winch. Mucking around with a hammer or screwdriver to "convince" it is not good when you really need it. It's something I should swap out on my current truck. Hmmm, another suggestion for Christmas maybe?

Is there any particular brand that we should be looking for in the solid state replacement?

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I've done three relays over about 5 years, yet one of my mates has never done one in probably 17 years he's had the winch. Mucking around with a hammer or screwdriver to "convince" it is not good when you really need it. It's something I should swap out on my current truck. Hmmm, another suggestion for Christmas maybe?

Is there any particular brand that we should be looking for in the solid state replacement?

Allbright is the best on the market IMO. Itis the Gigglepin brand and is what I have just changed too. A little more expensive but will work when you need it too.

I have also just swapped to 70mm/sq for everything.

I am mounting my solenoid on the end of the motor and you can buy longer motor bolts to allow for it to be mounted there.

[MudRunnerTD]

Kallen, open up the control box and I bet you will find a Solid State Slenoid inside, the ox is just packaging, feel free to strip it out if it will make mounting easier.

[Winnie]

I upped mine to 70mm2. You even work in an electrical suppliers you get it cheaper than I do., if you are going to up grade it.. upgrade the shite out of it

If I was doing a high mount I would go bigger for sure, 35mm^2 is plenty for my application

[BigRAWesty]

Kallen, open up the control box and I bet you will find a Solid State Slenoid inside, the ox is just packaging, feel free to strip it out if it will make mounting easier.

After seeing the few above I think I will strip it down. No need for wasted space when it's at a premium

[BigRAWesty]

MR.. Here is the guts. Not the smallest unit around. But will be a much easier install

[BigRAWesty]

Mine was mounted to the winch until recently I went to use it and found it was full of gunk and stuffed so relocated the new one to the engine bay. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52487"/>

Well mate thanks for the inspiration.
I found the perfect location.


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Currently gluing the wireless setup under the same cover and I'll run it in a protective tube out beside the top bolt.
So now I have to finish bar, get cables made and wire it up.

I'm in to minds though if I'll need terminal covers. I think I will be unsure if I'll find them locally.

[megatexture]

Brush it up with some liquid tape just do a few coats even if its just on the pos

[BigRAWesty]

Brush it up with some liquid tape just do a few coats even if its just on the pos

Yea good thinking. What's that stuff like to get off though.