Smittybilt H2O too close to grill

[smokinjeep]

I have the H2O and JCR mounting plate. The control box rubs the grill. Anyone else with this problem? I have it mounted in the middle of my winch.

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[JcrOffroad]

You may need to remote mount the solenoid box if you can't adjust it anymore out of the way.

 

[Badweissenbier]

reverse the control box and mount it so the wires come out on the front side of the vehicle. That's what I did, it fits and works perfectly.
There's another thread around here about the same thing, with pictures.



Found the thread- https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/smittybilt-xrc-winch-jcr-plate.26285/#post-625811

 

[Flyguy81]

I had no issues with the H20 and the Rusty's winch plate.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I had no issues with the H20 and the Rusty's winch plate.

I think you (and the OP) mean X20 not H20, and yes I also have it along with the Rusty’s plate and no clearance issues with control box or cables.

 

[ToolMan514]

I had no issues with the H20 and the Rusty's winch plate.

Did you have the original flat plate, or the newer slanted one? My cables are also too tight and I mounted the box to the side of the bumper.

Have look at https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rusty’s-winch-plate-question.24587/

 

[DWheelerR]

I recall mine being slightly slanted when I installed it. I have no clearance issues with the x2o

 

[Cypher]

I have the same issues with the Warn winch plate and x20 10k.

 

[DWheelerR]

I went out and had to look at mine to confirm. It's close but no issues .

 

[brianP]

Mine is close but not touching and no pinching of the wires either.

 

[smokinjeep]

Well it already rubbed some paint off. O well. I’m going to flip the box I think or perhaps dremmel the edges of the solenoid box so it fits

Thanks for the tip to flip the box. Didn’t think of that. I take it you don’t have any issues with the wires getting in the way of operating the winch?

 

[Flyguy81]

I think you (and the OP) mean X20 not H20, and yes I also have it along with the Rusty’s plate and no clearance issues with control box or cables.

You’re right. I have the X20

 

[Flyguy81]

Did you have the original flat plate, or the newer slanted one? My cables are also too tight and I mounted the box to the side of the bumper.

Have look at https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rusty’s-winch-plate-question.24587/

I bought it Jan of ‘18. I don’t recall it being slanted when I installed it.

 

[Badweissenbier]

Well it already rubbed some paint off. O well. I’m going to flip the box I think or perhaps dremmel the edges of the solenoid box so it fits

Thanks for the tip to flip the box. Didn’t think of that. I take it you don’t have any issues with the wires getting in the way of operating the winch?

No , they immediately go to the side and the winch line comes out the bottom so no worries

 

[smokinjeep]

No , they immediately go to the side and the winch line comes out the bottom so no worries

Could you please snap a photo with your phone? Thanks

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