WARN VR EVO Winch UPGRADE | Control Box Relocation Kit Installation | VICE

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The Control Box on any Winch is the #1 cause of winch failure. Despite the winch being waterproof, the control boxes are far from, and get filled with dirt and debris. Our kit moves the control box up into your engine bay far from the road grime, dirt, mud, and water that causes it to fail.
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This video shows how easy we've made it to install. Were installing our WARN VR Evo kit on the 12-s model, and installing it into a 4th Gen RAM 1500 equipped with our Integrated Winch Kit. We also sell a kit for the Smittybilt X20 Series winches that are popular to install with our mounting kits.

[@AaronBrand]

I don’t have a winch and have never used one, but if I get one for my truck I think this is the way to do it.

[@vicedesigninc]

It definitely adds to the reliability and makes it much easier and fun to use!

[@bobbers3549]

Great video of the installation. I personally use dielectric grease on all electric connections especially in the salt belt .

[@jamesmazurstudios]

I installed this kit to his morning for a Warn 10-S EVO on a 2017 Hilux. It took me 45 minutes and it was super easy. Highly recommended and well worth the dollars.

[@vicedesigninc]

Love it! Thanks for the feedback James.

[@mikee2290]

Thanks Happy Gilmore

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Will likely be buying this to use on my EVO 10S when I mount it to the new Bronco. Hoping that will allow me to keep the front camera working when I switch bumpers. With the camera/bumper placement dynamics, there will probably be a lot of demand for this on them.

[@vicedesigninc]

Congrats on the new bronco! Yeah itll be nice to get that out of the way of the camera. We've got about 4 miles of wire in stock so lead times are short on this product 🤘🏼

[@stefan3225]

I’ve run into issues with faulty control boxes due to mud/water. It’s NO FUN having a stuck truck with a dead winch. This mod is worth the $$$

[@zman92630]

I will be buying this from you guys soon- what a 'no headache' kit! Question: for the universal kit, I noticed online you mentioned mounting the control box within 1.5 feet of the battery. Will a longer distance create less winching ability/power?

[@vicedesigninc]

Thanks! Yeah our universal bracket isn't shown in this video - but it allows for a ton of mounting variations and comes with hardware to mount to anywhere in your engine bay!

[@zman92630]

@@vicedesigninc Thanks for the info! If I have to mount it further away from the battery, will that create a (theoretical) power drop?

[@vicedesigninc]

Its about total path length. (+ Length of battery to control box ) plus (+ Length control box to winch) plus ( - length of ground wire to battery). Ultimately you want to keep the positive cables under 10' (for the size of wire we supply). IE a 3' power cable + plus 5' control box kit would be fine.

[@mickpospiech1363]

Do you not need an isolator switch on the live battery to solenoid?

[@RobertJLessard]

Dammit now I want that. I have a warn evo hidden mounted in my f150 bumper. Hate having to crawl under to get to the plug for winch or clutch.

[@JBJHonez]

So, just got my winch installed and went to unspool and then respool with the weight of the truck. Is it supposed to make random popping noises and feel hard? It’s a rope, not cable type line.

[@vicedesigninc]

Popping doesn't sound right. What winch are you using?

[@UneducatedPhotographer]

Could this potentially work with other winch control box relocations assuming it's lower powered than Warn's?

[@charlesporcaro6095]

Do you have a video on relocating control box on 2019 Jeep jl

[@charlesporcaro6095]

No I do not have a video on relocating the control box on my 2019 Jeep jl but I ordered the kit from 4/4 parts it was very easy to do It took me 45 minutes from start to finish very easy modification

[@Troche571]

Very Clean, this has to be the best kits on the market. Now what if I was to setup a Painless TrailRocker or ARB Linx control box system. Do you have any adapters for switch control boxes?

[@vicedesigninc]

Thanks! Ill have to look into this!

[@samcameron8715]

Hey mate, considering doing this with my warn vr evo 10, does it compromise the waterproof of the box or void the warranty at all?

[@vicedesigninc]

The only part of the winch that's waterproof is the physical winching body itself - the control box isnt at all. Dust-resistant at best. Thats why we came out with this kit because they fill up with dirt and its the most likely reason your winch wont work when you go to use it! As for warranty they'd have to prove the modifications caused something to fail. We've had zero reported cases of this.

[@charlesguetler1200]

what size wire is the extender bundle?

[@MrTruckinTim]

@VICE Design I'm installing the hidden winch mount with control box relocation on a 2020 Rebel. The winch mount kit appears to be correct, but the control box relocation that was included seems to be for the older 4th gen Ram. I cannot determine any way to locate the box near the fuse box/battery. Any tips?

[@vicedesigninc]

www.vicedesign.ca/collections/control-box-relocation-kits/products/ram-warn-vr-evo-control-box-relocation-kit Pictures 5-7 show orientation of 5th gen bracket. Let me know if you dont have this bracket and Ill get you another. Send me an email [e-mail]

[@MrTruckinTim]

@@vicedesigninc ok. I did have the correct bracket, but the instructions were for the 4th gen, so I was thoroughly confused. I ended up mounting it the same way as your pictures before seeing your reply. Thank you.

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@joaquinmojado]

Did he install with the terminals facing down instead of up.

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup thats how the winch sits in this particular application. Most of the time the terminals on the winch will face the backside of the vehicle when the feet of the winch are facing down. That orientation doesnt matter though- what matters are that you attach each wire to the correct color.

[@davidgonzales9308]

Hi, Can you confirm the universal Warn VR EVO control box relocation kit will work with the 10s version of the Warn vr evo winch? Also, would this universal kit work with my 2020 4Runner TRD Pro? If so, can you please post an installation video?

[@vicedesigninc]

yup works perfect with the 10-s. I have a customer who just installed one neatly on his 3rd gen Tacoma - sure its quite similiar. This is the kit you'll need www.vicedesign.ca/collections/control-box-relocation-kits/products/universal-warn-vr-evo-control-box-relocation-kit?currency=USD

[@oversizedoverlanding2365]

@ 8:44 i understand you use a 4mm fastener, do you know the thread pitch? thanks

[@mattw1393]

It’s 4mm Allen key. It’ll be a 6x1 bolt.

[@Sniperssx]

i have smittybilt I would like to get extended the cable what cable size as there's ay website can be order from ??

[@vicedesigninc]

www.vicedesign.ca/collections/control-box-relocation-kits/products/universal-smittybilt-x20-control-box-relocation-kit?currency=USD

[@stevejeo2143]

curious, in the process of getting my hidden winch mount set -up, and also the relocation kit, when I mock this up, it places my winch connections for the relocation kit on the top , and not on the bottom as shown on yours? I have the evo 12s

[@vicedesigninc]

Hey Steve - Good question. The winch orientation is different depending on what hidden winch kit you have. The 2013-2018 Ram 1500 kit shown in this video the connectors face the ground. Out 2019+ RAM 1500/Rebel kits, 2010-2018 Ram 2500/3500 Kits, and 15-18 RAM Rebel kits - the connectors face upwards. Hope that helps

[@vicedesigninc]

Hey Steve - Good question. The winch orientation is different depending on what hidden winch kit you have. The 2013-2018 Ram 1500 kit shown in this video the connectors face the ground. Out 2019+ RAM 1500/Rebel kits, 2010-2018 Ram 2500/3500 Kits, and 15-18 RAM Rebel kits - the connectors face upwards. Hope that helps

[@djwalker1260]

@@vicedesigninc purchased the relocation for the smittybilt, any assistance on how to do that on would be helpful

[@vicedesigninc]

@@djwalker1260 I just sent you an email with instructions for your kit

[@GustavoAmaral74]

Hy friend! Do you know what the diameter of those extension cables? I guess it's 25mm - 1Kv, doesn't it?

[@vicedesigninc]

a bit bigger and higher quality than factory. (26.7mm^2)

[@jonhusby9029]

Do you have a kit for a 5th gen Toyota 4Runner (2021TRD PRO)? Installing a VR10 on a C4 lo pro and need to relocate the control box. Thanks

[@vicedesigninc]

Have a couple customers rocking a C4 Lopro on various years of toyota - Check out our universal kit where you can pick the exact length of wires you need! www.vicedesign.ca/collections/control-box-relocation-kits/products/universal-warn-vr-evo-control-box-relocation-kit?currency=USD

[@Tuffmutha]

what length should I get for a TRD PRO 2022?

[@jonhusby9029]

@@Tuffmutha I used a 4 foot cable from Vice designs and a manor mount from Tandem off-road to mount it where one of the horns bolts in front of the radiator.

[@tylerk4891]

Where can I buy this? Looking for one for my 4th gen ram.

[@vicedesigninc]

www.vicedesign.ca/winches/warn-vr-evo-control-box-relocation-kit

[@MrMrsregor]

@@vicedesigninc it would be nice to also be able to get an extension wire to relocate the plug (for the controller) to the grill or bumper, and maybe a little plastic or rubber cap to plug the hole.

[@clementgeorge6522]

Do you have these kits for 2nd gen Tacomas?

[@vicedesigninc]

@@clementgeorge6522 I make a universal kit www.vicedesign.ca/winches/universal-warn-vr-evo-control-box-relocation-kit

[@vicedesigninc]

@@MrMrsregor I believe Warn sells this part!

[@joaquinmojado]

With this kit work with any VR series winch?

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup it will work with the 8000, 10000 or 12000 pound EVO winches in either steel or synthetic rope versions. It should also be compatible with the older generation VR winches. If you have an older one just check what style of ground connector they use - it should be a small ring terminal such as in this video

[@bucket1249]

Just ordered and Evil to replace my Ramsey Pro Plus that is 22 years old but still working fine with conventional solenoids. Looks like I'll be tearing into the control box on the new one in Spring all the terminals what the electrical anti-corrosion seal and lubing up the quick connect for the fairlead pendant. Lots of salt up here in the Northeast. Have you taken a new Evo apart cuz they're adequate grease in the planet Aries and on the clutch handle or should I do some preventive maintenance. Thanks

[@ninja63639]

Will this kit work with the M8000?

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup! My older m8000 uses the same size terminal lugs

[@ninja63639]

@@vicedesigninc Good deal. I was just trying to figure this out yesterday and this video popped up in my recommendations last night. Let me ask...are the gauges of the wires bumped up due to the extra length or is it not needed?

[@vicedesigninc]

@@ninja63639 Yup they're larger and you can really feel the quality difference in the materials. The path length is actually very similar and in some cases shorter. Instead of a 6 foot power cable, and a 1 foot jumper from the control box to the winch, its a 1.5' power cable to the control box, and a 4-6 foot cable to the winch. The ground cable remains the same in both cases.

[@ninja63639]

@@vicedesigninc Good deal I'll be placing my order today. Thanks man

[@dmanuch23]

i want to know if anyone has done a relocation into the cab? or if its worth it

[@vicedesigninc]

you want to Keep the large power cables out of your cab. If you want to run a winch switch in your cab you just want to run a momentary winch toggle switch with the signal wires from the control box. We'll do a video on that when we can

[@dmanuch23]

@@vicedesigninc sick will be watching that one

[@johnwalter6410]

Electrical tape?? Really dude?? Use heat shrink dude. You can do it without melting the shielding if you do it right.

[@robinloucks1351]

Instead of colored markers, take a picture

[@vicedesigninc]

Yup that works too!

[@topsyproducts627]

PLEASE!!! Buy a tripod, I am sea sick from watching the first 30 sec of that video.

[@French57a]

Do you have these relocation kits for 2018 Toyota tacoma?