Episode 16: Best WINCH For the MONEY! Synthetic ROPE and Wireless Remote, EASY DIY!

On this weeks episode we install an OPENROAD 13,000 pound winch on our 2003 Jeep wrangler TJ Project! This is an epic winch for the cost, as it comes with a aluminum winch plate, synthetic line, wireless and wired remote controllers, as well as a hefty 13,000 pound capacity right out of the box. We are excited to put this to use!
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[@alexramirez2959]

Thanks me and wife installed the the winch!!!

[@Garagecouple]

Sweeeet!

[@vicc6744]

what about the little thin black wire?

[@brianclifford9652]

I agree with Aullene, the jku is the Shhhhhhhht ,and that's what I drive!🤙

[@Garagecouple]

They're decent but the 6 spd 6 cylinder TJ is on its own level

[@carlos200972]

Great job guys… can’t wait to see you fix the blue Jeep… keep it up

[@Garagecouple]

Thank you!

[@jorgegarcia5283]

Great video! You may want to research and look into doing a high-output alternator upgrade to address that lack of power when using the winch. Also would recommend a big 3 or 7-wire upgrade.

[@Garagecouple]

Thank you so much! It's on our list!

[@jakealcazar3805]

@@Garagecouple Would love to see Greg tackle the Big 7 upgrade! I wanted to do it on my JK but this install looks a bit confusing. looking forward to seeing that install!

[@Garagecouple]

@jakealcazar3805 appreciate thar! Let's see

[@Evilone72]

Great job

[@Garagecouple]

Thank you

[@richsmith3120]

Hello from sunny Spokane WA!

[@Garagecouple]

Hello!

[@TaylorMadeXX73]

What’s to stop the winch mount bolt heads from being pulled through the bumper holes without those square backing plates installed when the winch is under load? They are to distribute the the load over a larger surface area. It seems pretty dangerous to not use them.

[@jakealcazar3805]

Loved the video guys! Not sure if it was mentioned in here or not (I can't think if it was or not while typing this), but I HIGHLY recommend investing into some security bolts for the winch. I know you guys park in a gated driveway, but outside of that, its fairgame to these if its parked. And trust me, they can take these fast. I had my winch on for two weeks and it was stolen. Currently on my second winch now but taking extra caution this time.

[@fergiethejku]

Looks awesome.. I am so impressed with what guys have done with that Jeep! Love the install videos... so fun.

[@Garagecouple]

Thank you for the support!!

[@jeeperguy4290]

Can’t wait to see what you do with the LJ, aka Unicorn 😂🤙🏻 Are you selling these or just collecting them? You’re running out of room!🤣

[@phxamigo]

Winch plate? or did you mean fairlead?

[@Garagecouple]

Yes we did!

[@chucksauder1564]

You should have a fuse between the battery and the winch.

[@Garagecouple]

The winch has an internal fuse

[@hotjesssica954]

Where is the male from. What country originally The accent is interesting 🤨 haha

[@AI5KP]

My winch has the same wireless controller. This weekend, while visiting friends at their apartment, the winch started randomly reeling in every 20-30 seconds. Wireless interference from something in the area. So, this coming weekend, I will be installing an off/on switch in the cab for the winch. So be aware, it can pick up interference.

[@openroad4wd_official]

Hi, it should be because the frequency from the receiver in the control box is being interfered by other signals. Please don't worry, you can contact our customer service and ask her to reissue a wireless remote control set for you, and you can just replace it directly.

[@byrongray5466]

🤙

[@Garagecouple]

❤️

[@edwardboundssr2444]

How long warranty does open road winch take?

[@Garagecouple]

No idea

[@edwardboundssr2444]

Just found out that open road winches are lifetime warranty on it! Sounds good!!

[@robertrussell143]

600 amp battery will last 1 hard pull and just die on you. bigger battery and alternator next upgrade.......

[@midgeta6864]

Can the controller be remotely located?

[@Garagecouple]

Yes!

[@richsmith3120]

So, do you carry a factory 55 recovery kit when you go off roading?

[@Garagecouple]

We do not! We use the gear from our Amazon shop tab called recovery

[@jeffwilliams840]

Jeepers on a budget can't afford factory 55 stuff. $300 for a hook? Nope.

[@Garagecouple]

💯

[@Blacksheeprc2024]

Lj lj lj lj !😂

[@Garagecouple]

Haha