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Smittybilt X20 10K install

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by 4x4Taco09, May 17, 2018.

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  1. Feb 20, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    4x4yotaphan

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    I’m trying to dodge having a switch in the cabin since I have exhausted all of my open slots for all of my LED lights. What’s the gauge on Smittybilt’s positive power cable? I might try the circuit breaker route at 500 amps
     
    4x4yotaphan, Feb 20, 2019
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  2. Feb 20, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    Mike O

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    I can't answer your question. I know you didn't ask, but another option, if you just want a power on/off under the hood, could be
    $78 Blue Sea Systems 3000 HD-Series Heavy Duty On-Off Battery Switch Grey
    something like this. I think that one is 600a continuous, but they make a 300 amp.
     
    Mike O, Feb 20, 2019
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  3. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    4x4yotaphan

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  4. Feb 20, 2019 at 11:01 PM
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    There is no power switch on the Smittybilt X20. But the switch for my power interrupt solenoid is to a switched 12v power, so it goes off when ignition is off.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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    Yeah, that's the reason I installed an STech Switch. Little extra $ , but my the time you add up all the wiring and cost of switches, it's not too bad.
     
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  6. May 31, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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    Akkording, May 31, 2019
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  7. May 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    OME 2" medium load range lift SSO slimline front bumper w/ Heisse 20" light Smittybuilt X20 10klb winch with synthetic rope RCI rock sliders. CBI front skid plate
    This is how I see it:
    There is really no need for an additional power cut-off switch. The X20 is supplied with a 500 amp solenoid to do that job. The max winch current draw is 380 amps so it's handled. The problem with the winch spooling when not commanded by the operator can occur if the the wireless is always activated and other wireless transmissions could possibly confuse it.
    Best to leave it turned off until needed, and to check that everything is clear in the pulling senario before activating and starting the remote command.
     
    SoCalGuyInSC, May 22, 2020
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  8. Aug 8, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    New topic and heads up. I just noticed that the mounts for mounting the control box on the side have broken on mine. These are the little black mounts, not the shiny aluminum ones. Anyone that used these may want to make sure they aren't broken. Now I have to remount the control box.
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  9. Aug 8, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    I used my center mount, if I can find my similar side mount, I'll send them to you
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2020 at 1:39 PM
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    I used my center mount, if I can find my similar side mount, I'll send them to you
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up! I always thought that was a poor design in general...
     
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    Thanks a lot! Very much appreciated.
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    I agree, the gauge was thin and the one weld tack was, ehh it'll hold lol
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2020 at 11:00 PM
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    You're most welcome, I'll USPS to you on Monday
     
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  15. Nov 2, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    I mounted mine right in the middle and just trimmed that bracket with some sheet metal shears seems sturdier in the middle to me.
     
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