before I install a smittybilt winch on a hd barricade front bumper, any pointers or things I need to look out for?

 

Go easy on torquing down the nuts when connecting wires to the solenoid. The bolts are a soft metal and I ended up torquing one of the solenoid bolts clean off. Had to take the winch back before I even got it onto the bumper. I was using a 3/8" ratchet and didn't feel like I was tightening down THAT much, but apparently I was. Use a 1/4" drive ratchet, or just don't put much more muscle into it once you see the split-washers flattened. No need to go hog wild on it.

 

thanks !!

 

If you are removing the grill to run the wires make sure you install the grill again before tightening down the bumper. I had to loosen up the bumper to be able to get the grill back on.

 

When running your wires to the battery, pay close attention to sharp turns or other places where the wires could rub and with vibration over time cut through the insulation. It's a good idea to use cable ties to secure the wires throughout the path to the battery and provide some added layers of protection on areas where the chafing could occur.

I'm also thinking, and others can chime on this if they've done it, to install a battery switch like the one on boats to turn the battery off when the winch is not needed. Has anyone done this?

 

I've seen people run those types of shut offs. There are rare occasions where a winch solenoid will fail closed and the winch will end up pulling the hook through the fairlead. Having a shut off can come in handy!

-Ryan

 

install went great.

 

Awesome, post some pics and show off your work.

 

 

Looks great. I just got a JKUR and want to get this same front bumper setup. Happy with it so far?