P500 Winch Install : DIY or not?

[KyGal83]

Now that my Torq locker is installed and properly functioning. ( Very proud of myself for that.) My next mod is to add the StrongMade bumper and a KFI winch. The bumper install looks to be a smooth install, the winch ... Looks way beyond my capabilities due to the electrical components. I have no understanding of the electronics involved. I have power steering and the Honda sub harness installed. However, I did not install those myself. I would love to tackle it as a DIY, but thinking I should just pass the buck and pony up for someone else to do it. For my peace of mind, I would like to know it is done properly and will be reliable. Any thoughts or advice from those who have added a winch?

 

[Admin]

 

[J80]

Yep you could do it no problem 😉

 

[J80]

Installing a wench is a whole lot easier than installing the locker just make sure the bolts are tight and wiring is done good and you be set

 

[Bigtee]

Installing a wench is a whole lot easier than installing the locker just make sure the bolts are tight and wiring is done good and you be set

Agree, you can do it.

 

[Montecresto]

Installing a wench is a whole lot easier than installing the locker

🤔😂

 

[Montecresto]

I would love to tackle it as a DIY, but thinking I should just pass the buck and pony up for someone else to do it.

Hell, if you did the locker successfully yourself, a winch is a walk in the park....😎

 

[toddvdh]

 

[CaboJim]

Bring your rig out my way and I will install it. You can install the locker on mine

 

[trigger]

Wiring is the easy part, the directions tell you what hooks where. Aside from that it's just routing and zip ties.

 

[LloydinMT]

I agree with everyone - you can do it. I did it with a whole bunch of additions which although nice are not necessary. I made an overview video of my installation, it might help ease your concerns -

 

[KyGal83]

Bring your rig out my way and I will install it. You can install the locker on mine

That is quite a trip from KY or I would take you up on that. I actually enjoyed installing the locker.. opening the case made me nervous but once it was done and reinstalled... It was kind of a high knowing I did it and it worked.

I agree with everyone - you can do it. I did it with a whole bunch of additions which although nice are not necessary. I made an overview video of my installation, it might help ease your concerns -

Thanks! I will check that out.

 

[KyGal83]

Yep you could do it no problem 😉

Hell, if you did the locker successfully yourself, a winch is a walk in the park....😎

Agree, you can do it.

Wiring is the easy part, the directions tell you what hooks where. Aside from that it's just routing and zip ties.

Thanks for the encouragement. Dang it.. now I feel like I have to DIY it.

 

[toddvdh]

The wiring is all color coded. And stickers or paint on the spots it goes on the solenoid. It’s way easier than installing a locker.