dukie564

I'll tell you what - it's a ROYAL PITA. I did mine originally with a wobbly extension and a prayer

Best way - take off the bumper end caps.

NewKindOfClown

My caps are off (as you may have noticed), and there's a lot of room. Wasn't hard to get them off, either. I forget what size, but make sure to hold the nut on the inside, or you'll be there all day lol

dukie564

**** trying to unscrew those nuts. I forcibly ripped my covers off

NewKindOfClown

I'm guessing he wants to put his back on. I tore up my pass. side cap cause it was already broken, but I took off my driver's side the right way. Air dam got cut with a Benchmade, though.

DocOrng XJ

Thats sad for the both of you
its ok, i have no winch, so i cant speak really, lol

are you trying to mount and wire or just mount?

NewKindOfClown

Speaking of winches.. anything wrong with Harbor Freight in that department? I'm hoping to order my winch bumper end of October, and I don't want a naked plate for too long while funds accumulate.

DocOrng XJ

No nothing really wrong with them
but i did do a price comparison on them and found that Northern tool has a little bit better for only a little bit more $

send me a email address and I will send you my excel sheet on em

oh clown - i sent you a text about a meetup in Frederick area, but remembered you wont be here for it, sad..

NewKindOfClown

Obviously a $1,300 Warn winch is at least $750 for the name. I just wasn't sure how cheap I can go and still get value. I'll read up more and do comparisons/reviews when I'm closer to a purchase.

Veeb0rg

I found the easiest way was just to unbolt the whole bumper. But I was putting tow hooks on.

Apparently the new Harbor Fright "badland" series winches are a pretty good winch for the money. You might also look at the Smittybuilt XRC8 Winch, I know when it first came out people loved it.

NewKindOfClown

If you can, I'd appreciate it. Don't try too hard though, cause it'll be at least two months before I can install the bumper lol

Veeb0rg

As I was looking around, I found out that the article was to old, Harbor freight has come out with a new line of winches that are much better then their old ones. So it would be pointless to use the review to make a choice with.

The more I find out, the better that 12k Harbor Freight winch looks. I mean $399, series wound motor. Sure I'm sure its not a speed deamon, but hell better then hand winching.

NewKindOfClown

Thanks for looking. Like I said, I'll look into it more when I'm closer to purchasing. I was just curious for some opinions.


Question for you CB guys: When I get a CB, I'm looking at mounting my antenna in the stock antenna location since I don't listen to the radio. If I get a whip, can I tie it back to the roof rack? Will it damage it, or reduce the effectiveness? I'd prefer to keep it at a reasonable height so I don't hit stuff. I'm sure Doc knows all about that

LoveMy89Anya

mount and wire....and damnit Anya just doesnt want to cooperate...now iv got no electricity, and i cant figure out wtf is wrong, everything appears to be connected. maybe my already flicted battery finally crapped out? i dunno, but after A)finding out i had to order the head set from pep boys, and won't have it now til tuesday, B) losing the cell phone i JUST refilled, C) discovering how impossible it is to mount the lights, and D) finding out there's no electricity in my jeep, my enthusiasm for working on her today has just been completely destroyed.

dukie564

Most likely your terminals have a poor connection. Shine those puppies up with sandpaper and re-install them. Also check your grounds are still intact.

LoveMy89Anya

tried cleaning the posts/terminals....nuthin. not even a spark. ill check the ground wire.