Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

Savvy bumper winch mount

Maybe I’ll put all 8 of my nuts up top, just to show off a bit
 
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Do it however you like but of the 50 or so winches I've mounted, they have all had nuts in winch base feet, not under the bumper.

Yes, I realized my folly! 🤣
 
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Socially acceptable wiring but you don't have any over current protection...no fuse or disconnect.

Your six year old battery might not be happy with high amp winch pulls.

And you might want to consider milspec battery terminals. And new cables for the rest of that TJ. The little corrosion I can see is problematic.

Nice work!

-Mac
 
Nope. I can't speak too loudly either because mine's wired straight up too.

Point of discussion, if you will.

-Mac

I have never had OCP on mine either. If one were to add any, then it ought to be sized correctly based on some set of criteria. Warn is no help on this.
 
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Or like the fuse in my little viair compressor. So winch circuits have no fuse protection at all?
 
Or like the fuse in my little viair compressor. So winch circuits have no fuse protection at all?

If it existed, it would be visible on the positive cable coming from the battery. And Warn would sell replacements.
 
Well the damn air compressor fuse keeps blowing at the most inconvenient times (when I’m using it) so it’s probably great that the winch doesn’t mess with all that Oral Contraceptive Pill garbage.
 
Well the damn air compressor fuse keeps blowing at the most inconvenient times (when I’m using it) so it’s probably great that the winch doesn’t mess with all that Oral Contraceptive Pill garbage.

Your Jeep is either on fire or it isn't. There is no kinda-pregnant.

I don't know why there isn't a fuse or breaker on a winch. I also do not know how to appropriately size one for a winch. Warn would, but they don't.
 
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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator