Honda Rubicon 520 & Warn VRX Winch Install

[@rnrudynh1427]

Reading the directions helped me alot when I stalling the winch on my son's 250 recon. The blue, yellow wires were too short and the red, black wires from warn were wayyyyy to long so I swapped them.

[@Dr650rob]

The solenoid goes under the gas tank, using a ubolt type of mount to one of the frame tubes going down

[@Shadow6a]

You know there is a sub harness for the hand grips and winch on that model yeah?

[@leroyscott5917]

Is that the leads in the clear tubes?

[@brettkoch3486]

What is the brand and part # for the winch mount you used?

[@dyland8364]

How did you splice the 12v connection? Did you use a sub harness

[@tylerm7403]

Did the winch come with the switch and everything needed? Besides the mounting plate.

[@dr.dansgarage]

Yes, it came with it all. Still looking and working great after over a year now.

[@JohnDoe-dk8zz]

Can you link the winch mount and the winch from Fortnine website ?

[@bm5666]

Did you have to trim the plastic at all for the winch to fit. Others have mentioned that trimming is required with the kfi mount. Just curious.

[@dr.dansgarage]

No, it didn’t require trimming. Once in, it fits well.

[@michaelmontes7583]

@5:20 I think those might be positive and negative whips to splice onto if needed

[@bobbybest2909]

How many pound winches is that? is that enough if this vehicle gets buried

[@dr.dansgarage]

It’s 2500 lb. If it’s stuck enough to need more than that, then block and tackle style pulleys can be used.

[@andrewcurtis2605]

I must have missed how you mounted the solenoid. Zip ties?

[@dr.dansgarage]

I used those 1/4" grade 8 bolts through the frame. Overkill I'm sure; but it's secure.

[@kylemacdonell1450]

@@dr.dansgarage You drill through the frame.. NOT A GOOD IDEA

[@handymike6550]

I cannot believe you drilled the frame. 😖

[@dr.dansgarage]

If it ever causes a problem I will report back. I’m currently not worried about it and it still looks great.

[@martinmatteau8350]

Dude drill the frame HAHA

[@rnrudynh1427]

Holy shit you just voided your warranty by drilling through the frame. 3-4" from the hot exhaust..?? Yikes. Good luck

[@dr.dansgarage]

I checked on it a month or two ago. It still looks totally fine. If it ever causes trouble I’ll fix it; but I doubt it will ever need it. Would nylon straps have sufficed and been better? Perhaps.

[@v1antbo]

Bad move on the holes in the frame. Storage area would have been better

[@dr.dansgarage]

I’m keeping an eye on it. A year later and it still looks pristine. If it ever causes problems I will repair it. I doubt it will ever cause problems.