(newb question)
Super excited I installed the winch myself for the first time on my JLRU.
Warn evo 10s and Warn winch plate. Everything went extremely smooth on the install (minus 15 min locating the last washer I dropped... of course it was the last washer)
I just need enlarge the skid plate holes for remounting but other than that I couldn't have asked for a better install. First time ever installing a winch and the job took me about 2.5 hours and about 40 cuts.
Couple of rookie questions:
1) The Winch came spooled up, should I be sure to pretension the synthetic rope now or is it already ready as is?
2) Does everyone cover their winch or leave it uncovered? is it necessary?
3) My rope didn't come with a sheath/ rope protector, should I add one?
4) The factory hook seems flimsy... suggestions on other hook that isn't 300 bucks?
thanks in advance!!!!!
(Pics to follow today after work...)
Super excited I installed the winch myself for the first time on my JLRU.
Warn evo 10s and Warn winch plate. Everything went extremely smooth on the install (minus 15 min locating the last washer I dropped... of course it was the last washer)
I just need enlarge the skid plate holes for remounting but other than that I couldn't have asked for a better install. First time ever installing a winch and the job took me about 2.5 hours and about 40 cuts.
Couple of rookie questions:
1) The Winch came spooled up, should I be sure to pretension the synthetic rope now or is it already ready as is?
2) Does everyone cover their winch or leave it uncovered? is it necessary?
3) My rope didn't come with a sheath/ rope protector, should I add one?
4) The factory hook seems flimsy... suggestions on other hook that isn't 300 bucks?
thanks in advance!!!!!
(Pics to follow today after work...)