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When I mounted my winch the bolts sent with it seemed to short to go through both plates and have enough bolt in the winch so I had to get longer ones.
When I mounted my winch the bolts sent with it seemed to short to go through both plates and have enough bolt in the winch so I had to get longer ones.
When I mounted my winch the bolts sent with it seemed to short to go through both plates and have enough bolt in the winch so I had to get longer ones.
It was a KFI
Anyone know what size diameter the terminals are on the stock P5 battery as well as the typical terminal post size on the winch?? Got to get some connections for the 4 gage jumper cables I bought at Walmart today. 20 bucks for 20’ 4g cable. Nice and thick. Should work good.
Either a M4/M5/or M6 bolt. You should be safe if you get a 1/4" hole in the cable end.Anyone have any idea?
Either a M4/M5/or M6 bolt. You should be safe if you get a 1/4" hole in the cable end.
I have read that many are buying booster cables and cutting off the clamps. Just a word of caution. Many cheap cables are either aluminum, or copper clad aluminum. Both have a lower current carrying capacity than copper. If you go this route increase the gauge.
I received my KFI 3500 winch but due to other major renovations I'm doing to my home I haven't even opened the box to see what was supplied with it.
I live a couple of hours from a welding supply store and don't want to run short of cable when I finally get around to installing it.
4ga copper welding cable is less than $2.50/ft (2ga is less than $4/ft)
1) If I want to put heavier cable from the battery to and from the winch how much should I buy? I would rather have a yard too much than be an inch short.
2) Other than the small increase in cost is there any reason that I shouldn't use 2ga?
I have spent so much $ on the winch, plough et cetera I don't want to "cheap out" by saving a few dollars on the wire.
I would use a standard coated M8 bolt. Stay away from stainless steel for this application, they usually are not strong enough.Have a fastener question-So I’ve got to get some longer bolts to fasten the winch to the mount. 4 bolts. The winch came with I believe 8mm diameter bolts they say HJ A2-70 on the hex head. Which I believe is 304 grade stainless steel. Should I stick with the same? I need about a 1/4” to 3/8” longer bolt. But I’m wondering should I get grade 8 zinc or some coated graded 8 bolt instead? What’s everyone’s thoughts. In my mind and opinion grade 8 is superior in strength and this winch is holding to the frame and KFI mount with just the standard four bolt arrangement. Thoughts?
I would use a standard coated M8 bolt. Stay away from stainless steel for this application, they usually are not strong enough.
Should be able to find it in any hardware store, farm supply etc. Stay away from black oxide coated, too much water and mud in these machines for a raw bolt.
Bought my cable off a roll from auto parts, get a few extra feet for safe measure, only a few bucks more.I have read that many are buying booster cables and cutting off the clamps. Just a word of caution. Many cheap cables are either aluminum, or copper clad aluminum. Both have a lower current carrying capacity than copper. If you go this route increase the gauge.