Engo winch install

[Rob5589]

Thanks to Allen at @AOR for the winch (ordered it Saturday and it was here yesterday) and @bobthetj03 for the Warn winch plate. Super easy, straightforward install, the only thing needed was to open two holes in the plate slightly. Everything else was a simple bolt up. The plate was used so I cleaned it up and shot it with Rustoleum flat black. Bought new grade 8 bolts for everything. Only thing I need now is a TRE safety thimble, that is why there is no hook installed. After I get the thimble I will pull the abrasion sheath like Blaine recommends as well.

Oh, still have to aim the new headlights and install the trim rings.

 

[bobthetj03]

Glad it worked out well Rob. Looks good! I like how Engo ties the solenoid pack to the winch. Now let's head to the hills and break that puppy in!

 

[StG58]

Glad it worked out well Rob. Looks good! I like how Engo ties the solenoid pack to the winch. Now let's head to the hills and break that puppy in!

Nice! That solenoid has to go though...

 

[Rob5589]

Nah, do want to mess with new, longer cables. The only negative I have found, and it's a small one, is the remote plug in points back toward the grill making it a bit tough to plug in.

 

[Chris]

I relocated the solenoid on my Warn M8000 to under the hood. I had to get new cables though, but it looks cleaner!

 

[bobthetj03]

I relocated the solenoid on my Warn M8000 to under the hood. I had to get new cables though, but it looks cleaner!

I've always wanted to do this, but couldn't get motivated enough to do it.

 

[Chris]

I've always wanted to do this, but couldn't get motivated enough to do it.

It's as easy as just getting longer wires and finding a place to mount the solenoid (mine is right next to the radiator on the passenger side).

I just need to fabricate a bracket to actually hold the solenoid, because right now it's just sitting in there.

 

[UpperMI]

looks good. how much synthetic rope is on the drum?

 

[bobthetj03]

It's as easy as just getting longer wires and finding a place to mount the solenoid (mine is right next to the radiator on the passenger side).

I just need to fabricate a bracket to actually hold the solenoid, because right now it's just sitting in there.

Do you have to open the hood to plug in the controller?

 

[Rob5589]

looks good. how much synthetic rope is on the drum?

85 feet

 

[Chris]

Do you have to open the hood to plug in the controller?

Yeah, that's the only unfortunate part. But I don't use it enough to have it bother me.

 

[Rob5589]

Yeah, that's the only unfortunate part. But I don't use it enough to have it bother me.

Could go wireless.

 

[Chris]

Could go wireless.

That has crossed my mind, yes!

 

[AOR]

Looks Awesome!

 

[StG58]

Well, the world is still spinning about it's axis and the forces of evil haven't taken over yet.

How's that Engo winch working out for you @Rob5589, have you had a chance to play with it yet?

 

[Rob5589]

Not yet, my order from TRE for their thimble comes today so later I get to try and not destroy my winch rope

 

[StG58]

I'm very interested in how this thing works out for you. Please keep us posted.

 

[TJ4Jim]

I have the Engo wireless remote and the solenoid box relocated on my Jeep, the wireless works great.