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has anyone had any problems with the winch mounted right in front of the radiator and grill? Im making a winch mount for the front and am concerned about it blocking airflow causing the jeep to overheat.
my buddy has his winch mounted in front of his grill and he runs pretty hot on long hills and at slow speeds and said he never had that problem till he put the winch there hes also running dual electric fans not saying it will make you overheat but it does make a difference
I have 2 10"electric fans that run for normal and have the stock electric fan as a aux fan on a switch. As well as a 140 amp alternator. They seem to do the job. I guess ill try it. The winch I'm putting in is a warn m8000 so its not huge. I'll try and post pics tonight of what I'm thinking about doing. I'm not trying to build a whole bumper just a simple winch/recovery plate.
I had my M8000 solenoid sticking up above the winch and blocking the center of the radiator. I had major overheating problems, most likely not caused by this, but when I replaced the radiator, fan clutch, etc., I also moved the solenoid to inside the engine compartment. It was a sleeker, low profile look and the solenoid was in great shape after many years under the hood and not exposed to the elements. I might have some pictures of it that I can dig up if you want. Just pm me.
It's because of the way I'm using the metal I have to make brackets. Its probably going a inch or so lower. I know its ugly but I don't care,I just want a winch mounted up thetr for right now.
Mine is mounted high, but there are no issues. I did not notice any temperature difference once it was on, and I have a bone stock cooling system. It sounds like with upgrades already, you shouldn't have an issue.
you'll have no problems especially with those hood vents. i have an xrc8 w/ lebaron hood vents and i never have any issues w/ any overheating on the trail or highway.
