Rewire the plug for my winch?

I'm finally getting around to mounting the VR 8000 winch i have owned for almost a year.
I built a bumper that keeps the winch very low as to not block my radiator,then it came time mount the solenoid box. It don't really want it on the front of the jeep because of the airflow and bashing it on trees, and i'm trying to keep as much of the grill as i can. So under the hood is looking like the plan. Next problem is where to put it so i can connect the plug easily. Then i came up with a thought that looks good on paper but want some one to tell me it will actually work.
I want to mount the box under the hood then pull the plug out of the box and lengthen the 5 wires by about 4 feet and mount the plug by itself on the grill or some bracket i make. Would this work or not?

yes. work just fine.

you can buy premades so you don't have to hack up your box.
http://www.amazon.com/Warn-14867-WARN-Socket-Extension/dp/B001PJS6QK

or just a plug with wires to do your own.
http://www.amazon.com/CSI-P260-Winch-Remote-Socket/dp/B0093Y3Y8E

If you're going that far, why not put the plug in your cab? or for that matter just a toggle switch.

I mounted mine under the hood when I made a Hidden Winch on mine. Under the passenger side hood hinge. Id show a pic but it says I cant post attachments.

Ron

I mounted the relay box under the hood, next to the radiator bottle. The remote plug is placed in the front grill.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/sets/72157604557867782/

cal said:

If you're going that far, why not put the plug in your cab? or for that matter just a toggle switch.

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X2. I Put In A Toggle And Kill Switch So The Kids Dont Mess With It.

No Need For The remote

I really like my in-cab control.
No need to leave the drivers seat when someone else gets stuck and needs a tug.
Unless its a situation that actually requires my assistance, in which case i am more than happy to get out and help.

Re: Re: Rewire the plug for my winch?

XJensen said:

X2. I Put In A Toggle And Kill Switch So The Kids Dont Mess With It.

No Need For The remote

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Did this for mine, a heavy duty grounded extension cord works great for the wiring (in, out, ground) it is insulated and jeeps it clean. a toggle is a must so it doesnt get used by mistake.

I almost never use my controller anymore.

XJensen said:

X2. I Put In A Toggle And Kill Switch So The Kids Dont Mess With It.

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The keep the vandals from shorting the plug, I added a 4-wiret trailer-light plug in the cord, coming from the plug to the relay box.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/2659521323/in/set-72157604557867782
I leave it unplugged for DD use.

The Warn remote is long enough to pull through the window and use from the driver's seat as well as for exterior use. I'm running out of room for dash switches anyway.