Scott Farris wrote:
Specking from my personal experience only, I installed my ENCO12,000 winch with integral solenoid into my Shrock bumper in April 2012 and haven't had any issues to date other than with the socket extensions. The center plug pair failed first then the upper plastic plug got brittle (UV?) and broke. Since the Xterra is too tall to fit in the garage it is exposed to the elements 24/7.
If I were to do it again I would simply wire in a wireless remote kit and not use the extension. Connecting the wired remote to the solenoid isn't all that hard if there is problems with the wireless, just have something you can kneel on when stuck in the mud.
Scott
Scott, thanks so much for the info, I didn't even consider doing a wireless, I will have to check out a kit. I see your also sporting a pro-link thimble instead of a hook on the front, recommended?
Thanks again love the pic of the X in the river bed, curious if you got water in the cab?
Mike
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