Rugged Ridge Modular XHD pics please
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From: The "ROK" (originally from SoCal)
Cappi,
I thought about drilling new mounting holes, but that would result in the fairlead opening being off center with the winch by a good 1/2 inch. I thought that the cable would rub and fray on the side of the opening if I did that, and also not spool back onto the drum properly on that side. Have you tried your setup out under load to see if it spools onto the drum properly? The Rugged Ridge engineer that I spoke with is the one that told me I needed to cut out a section on top of the bumper. He said that their updated (not yet in production) center section has this area cut out to allow for use of the SuperWinch EPi9.0. After putting the nuts in the winch, I put small pieces of electrical tape over the holes to make sure they wouldn't fall out during the install.
Did you run your wiring along the frame rails, then up to the battery?
Thanks!
I thought about drilling new mounting holes, but that would result in the fairlead opening being off center with the winch by a good 1/2 inch. I thought that the cable would rub and fray on the side of the opening if I did that, and also not spool back onto the drum properly on that side. Have you tried your setup out under load to see if it spools onto the drum properly? The Rugged Ridge engineer that I spoke with is the one that told me I needed to cut out a section on top of the bumper. He said that their updated (not yet in production) center section has this area cut out to allow for use of the SuperWinch EPi9.0. After putting the nuts in the winch, I put small pieces of electrical tape over the holes to make sure they wouldn't fall out during the install.
Did you run your wiring along the frame rails, then up to the battery?
Thanks!
good idea using the electrical tape...would have saved me from getting super glue all over my fingers...lol
Ran the wires along side the frame rails (zip tying it every 6-9 inches when possible) and straight up to the battery. With the KC lights and the winch, my battery terminals are getting pretty 'busy'....looking to get an Optima red top with the side posts and the top posts..
BTW...did you get any pics of your 'cut out'? just in case I do have problems...I may want to remount.
Tony
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I'll get pics as soon as I get everything.
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