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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread winch mounting #750411 09/09/06 03:35 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 11 K kfunk OP Need a Spot this is probably a simple answer, hopefully. what is the easiest way to mount the 'motor ground' wire on the solenoid motor for the Warn M8000? its on a YJ, the wire is super short. my question is where is this wire typically and most easily ground to? does it need to be to a non-painted surface? is the grille, or the winch mount, or the frame the best? is an extension sometimes needed? thanks for the help. Re: winch mounting [Re: kfunk] #750412 09/09/06 05:16 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler I would ALWAYS mount it directly to the main battery ground cable.. Even if I have to splice another ground wire to it. Same for the positive wire. You will need everything the battery has from time to time. My favorite is one of the batteries with both Chevy and Ford posts on it. I like to use the chevy ones for the vehicle and the Ford ones for the winch. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: winch mounting [Re: kfunk] #750413 09/09/06 06:13 PM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,398 Mississippi JeePete Body Damage is Cool Why not go with Warn's recommendation? If you bought it used and don't have a manual, email them.I've heard they give good customer service. Heck you might find it online. Reputable winch sellers like Harbor Freight make the manuals available online. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I agree with BJ though a direct battery connection is best IMO. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Freedom Off Road Re: winch mounting [Re: kfunk] #750414 09/09/06 06:44 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler Quote this is probably a simple answer, hopefully. what is the easiest way to mount the 'motor ground' wire on the solenoid motor for the Warn M8000? its on a YJ, the wire is super short. my question is where is this wire typically and most easily ground to? does it need to be to a non-painted surface? is the grille, or the winch mount, or the frame the best? is an extension sometimes needed? thanks for the help. Kfunk EASY is not what wiring up a winch is about! GOOD is the thing to keep in mind. NEVER ground a winch to the frame or body! Correctly wiring the winch will assure that it gets the amps it needs when you are in BIG TROUBLE! THINK about what you are doing and do it right the first time. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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