Radio switch?

Me tooo

I do have a fair amount of tools throughout the years that I've collected to make the job easier... but all your really need: - Metric deep-socket set with sides ranging from 8mm to 15mm - Torque wrench that can torque up to ~85 lbs-ft - Dremel, or some other rotary tool, with a metal cutting disk The fairlead is the only piece that needs SAE sizes, but you can probably make it work a metric socket and a crescent wrench.

I would hope Ford looks at the adjustments u made a come up with A winch kit for the non-modular bumper…Again great vid and TY

The metal itself isn’t super stout, but it is formed a bit right along that edge, which definitely adds some rigidity to it. A good pair of tin snips could definitely cut into it, I just don’t know if it could cut deep enough to achieve what needs to be done.

None of the Aux switch lines have a thick enough wire to directly power the winch-wire gauges are just too small. But, I could potentially add a high-powered relay, and trigger that relay from the Aux switch. That is definitely possible. At some point I'm going to hook up a multimeter and see what the power draw is when the winch is not operational. WARN may have already solved this problem for us... perhaps the winch doesn't actually turn on until the controller is connected-not sure. But if there is a substantial power draw from the winch when it isn't operational, I'll add a relay and control it with the Aux switch.

The JCR Offroad winch didn't provide any additional bracing or support for the frame horns which is why I didn't go with that option. There have been several reports of bent frame extensions/horns when using aftermarket winch mounts. Admittedly most of them were with the Rough Country mount, but the Rough Country and JCR mounts bolt to the frame in a very ways. There are ways to reinforce that area of the Bronco with some additional metal plates, and yes that would have been much cheaper overall. But Ford's winch kit already includes the necessary reinforcements which is why I went that route.

@@RagnarKon I absolutely agree with you. The JCRoffroad mount is made specifically for the modular bumper. Which you don’t have. There is a difference between how both mount.

I used the official instructions from the Ford Performance's website. The instructions are intended for people with the HD modular bumper, so you'll have to adjust as necessary for the capable bumper. (This video should help fill in those blanks.)

I have the Aux switches, it's just not connected to the winch. I would need to install a high-power relay, which is definitely possible, it just wasn't included in the winch kit from Ford. It probably will never be an issue. The Everglades trim comes with a factory winch and a factory Aux switches, and it doesn't have a relay to cut power to the winch either. It's hooked up the exact same way I have it hooked up.

Thats not an option