Looks good, Tony!

I need to install my winch and the only reason I haven't was where to put the control box...

I was also considering inside the bumper and possibly cutting a port for the cable connection.

Another option is to make longer control box leads and install the control box wherever.

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Mike, thank you. Always good to hear from you.

I thought of the engine bay alright. With the space inside the bumper plentiful and accessible, that became the goal. Took some measurements and sketching to get it to fit with the lighting, but well worth the time to sort it out... The control box mounted further away, means longer cables, which should be a heavier gauge too.

Even though the winch is IP68 rated, I like the idea that the control box is sheltered within the bumper.

I almost went with the winch "cover" I used 30 years ago! Really, I still have it. A 24 inch duffel bag and two bungee cords, lol. It did the job and it is likely more durable than these purpose-built covers I see for sale these days. That said, I bought one, arriving tomorrow. Also coming is a flip license plate holder...

I'm not sure if I've posted this anywhere other than my build thread, but I'm partial for the remote setup. I've got the winch solenoid mounted on the core support up front, and then I've run the wiring up into the cab. You can either use the switches on the dash, or plug in the wired remote and use that:

Solenoid location:



Dash controls:



Wiring diagram: