winch solenoid weatherproofing

*Four0Sport* · 06-30-2010, 10:02 PM

The Rugged Ridge 10.5K lb winch I have on the 93 has a single solenoid module, not multiple solenoids.. instead of mounting it under the hood I currently have it attached to the core support behind my EE billet grille because of the length of the wires. Is there any way to weatherproof it w/out encasing it in a box? I have thought about covering the terminal connections with silicone or epoxy or just using some rubber to sheild the module. Does anyone have any suggestions? It's only been a few weeks but it is already starting to show some weathering.

**IZwack** · 06-30-2010, 10:44 PM

Cant you extend the wires?

*Four0Sport* · 06-30-2010, 10:53 PM

I'd have to replace them with longer cable.. which I was trying to avoid. But it looks like thats the only safe thing to do, mount the module under the hood completely.

ProjectAviator · 07-21-2010, 10:51 AM

On my Smitybilt XR8 winch I took the solenoids out of the box and have them mounted just behind the plastic right side of the grill. I have not protected them except for where they are mounted. I have yet to have any problems. Even after giving it a good work out in the snow. I did have to extend the wires because the factory was too short between the winch and the solenoids. I used high grade 4 gauge audio power cable.

Tim

*Four0Sport* · 07-27-2010, 09:36 PM

Ive had the module uncovered exposed for a while now and no problems

06-30-2010, 10:02 PM	#1
Four0Sport Elite Explorer West Virginia 1993 Sport, 1997 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,582 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	winch solenoid weatherproofing The Rugged Ridge 10.5K lb winch I have on the 93 has a single solenoid module, not multiple solenoids.. instead of mounting it under the hood I currently have it attached to the core support behind my EE billet grille because of the length of the wires. Is there any way to weatherproof it w/out encasing it in a box? I have thought about covering the terminal connections with silicone or epoxy or just using some rubber to sheild the module. Does anyone have any suggestions? It's only been a few weeks but it is already starting to show some weathering. __________________ 1993 Explorer Sport, EB44 SAS, 6" lift, 35x12.50s

06-30-2010, 10:44 PM	#2
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Cant you extend the wires? __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

06-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
Four0Sport Elite Explorer West Virginia 1993 Sport, 1997 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,582 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'd have to replace them with longer cable.. which I was trying to avoid. But it looks like thats the only safe thing to do, mount the module under the hood completely. __________________ 1993 Explorer Sport, EB44 SAS, 6" lift, 35x12.50s

07-21-2010, 10:51 AM	#4
ProjectAviator Wannabe Elite Explorer SE, WY 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 786 Vehicle Specs	On my Smitybilt XR8 winch I took the solenoids out of the box and have them mounted just behind the plastic right side of the grill. I have not protected them except for where they are mounted. I have yet to have any problems. Even after giving it a good work out in the snow. I did have to extend the wires because the factory was too short between the winch and the solenoids. I used high grade 4 gauge audio power cable. Tim __________________ 95 Explorer XLT "Columbus" R.I.P Why wait, impeach him now.

07-27-2010, 09:36 PM	#5
Four0Sport Elite Explorer West Virginia 1993 Sport, 1997 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,582 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ive had the module uncovered exposed for a while now and no problems __________________ 1993 Explorer Sport, EB44 SAS, 6" lift, 35x12.50s