Power Wagon winch mods

[mbryson]

I'm intending to run this on my JT. It "should" fit but not by much. New front bumper required (that'll be welcome).


I wouldn't exactly endorse the Vijay bumpers on my JT. The front will be for sale soon and I'll get to deal with KSL folk for that.

Reasons to go with the Power Wagon winch... None really. It was available. VR will likely go on my "CJ" (I'd like a low profile M9000 or similar for it but we'll do one thing at a time)



Anyway, the mounting position is a bit unique on the Power Wagon leading to an awkward release. I pulled the 10 Allen bolts (3/16 Allen) and clocked the release then reassembled. Things still seem to work fine.



Current issue is to get a more accessible controller access point. Also figure out where the black ground wire goes on the winch motor.

 

[mbryson]

I have a great work bench and live test battery here.

With the ground wire not attached, I get a click from the remote. Now researching to figure out where to attach the ground wire to.


Ran the ground to the motor. Winch works!

Now, it's time to disassemble the Vijay bumper and VR on the JT.

 

[mbryson]

Looking kind of naked. Good thing for a weekend evening

 

[mbryson]

Can it fit? With some cutting and such yes. The passenger side motor is too big to not cut anything....


Maybe this is intended for the "CJ"?


That's an easy fit by moving the solenoid pack a bit....

 

[mbryson]

Still going to move on from the Vijay bumper.

 

[mbryson]

A little tidier than the Vijay. Next Venture bumper out of Grand Junction. I need some 1/2" carriage bolts that I'll grab in the morning

 

[mbryson]

Took about another hour after getting the carriage bolts

On to the super critical "rock lights" (because I wheel so much at night). The dealer I bought the truck from had rock lights in the Vijay bumper. I'll make these lights sort of useful?

 

[mbryson]

Not sure what to do with the Power Wagon winch at this point.

 

[bryson]

Not sure what to do with the Power Wagon winch at this point.

Why not run it on the "CJ" like you talked about? Or does @Kevin B. still need a winch for his Ex?

 

[mbryson]

Why not run it on the "CJ" like you talked about? Or does @Kevin B. still need a winch for his Ex?

I believe I'll have cooling issues

 

[Kevin B.]

Why not run it on the "CJ" like you talked about? Or does @Kevin B. still need a winch for his Ex?

I've got the m12000 I picked up from @Johnny Quest waiting to go on. Probably about the same winch?

Edit - what is that Powerwagon winch, Marc? I've got an Engo 10000 with synthetic chilling on the F150 that's probably a little lower profile?

 

[jeepin4x4james]

FYI: The Warn VR EVO 10k is $420 from Northridge, and Warn has a $150 rebate (online form, visa gift card) going on right meow… a helluva deal at $270 for a Warn. Throw on a synthetic rope of your choice from the rainforest and you’ve got a great setup for around $350…
Mine got delivered yesterday 😉

 

[Johnny Quest]

@jeepin4x4james You mean like this one?

 

[UNSTUCK]

FYI: The Warn VR EVO 10k is $420 from Northridge, and Warn has a $150 rebate (online form, visa gift card) going on right meow… a helluva deal at $270 for a Warn. Throw on a synthetic rope of your choice from the rainforest and you’ve got a great setup for around $350…
Mine got delivered yesterday 😉

Thanks for the heads up. My wife just told me she was saving to buy me a new suit for Christmas. I told her I need a winch instead. This is mucho bettero. Ordered!

 

[johngottfredson]

FYI: The Warn VR EVO 10k is $420 from Northridge, and Warn has a $150 rebate (online form, visa gift card) going on right meow… a helluva deal at $270 for a Warn. Throw on a synthetic rope of your choice from the rainforest and you’ve got a great setup for around $350…
Mine got delivered yesterday 😉

After seeing this, went online, ordered the winch, and submitted for the rebate. Thanks for the tip!!

 

[DAA]

Just got Cindy's Christmas present ordered .

- DAA