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Robert Page
 


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Winch Power Connections

Just installed an ARB Bull Bar and a Warn XD9000 on my '05 LR3. The positive connection for the winch is easy. Where are people connecting the negative lead? I found a couple of chassis grounds but would rather have it connected to more substantial ground. I can't see an easy way to properly connect to the negative terminal on the battery via an engine ground point or something similar.

This is a LHD, NAS, Petrol V8. Stock battery on the right side. Wink Wink
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sideview
 


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Got mine connected to the battery Thumbs Up
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On previous LR I've fitted winches to I've taken the negative back to the battery. On the grounds that I don't trust the earth studs to cope with the winch power for a long time.

A winch is good reason to have a second battery. Whistle
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As they said above - back to battery for best results.
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wiggs
 


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There is a negative post behind the fuse box were the battery lead connects to.Its a real pain to get to , so i removed my negative lead from the battery , drilled a hole and tapped it out .





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Robert Page
 


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wiggs, I think you have the award!!! I was looking for that post behind the battery case, but like the drill and tap idea better.

Thanks for everyones input and help. Photos to follow in my LR3 Night Crawler post. A second battery is in the near future, but I just bought 2 winches and 2 bull bars, so SWMBO says wait a month at least!!
 '05 LR3 (Disco III) Trail, 5 Passenger V8 petrol, LHD, ARB Bull Bar, Warn XD9000 Winch
'93 Range Rover, 3.5" Lift, Custom Front Bumper, Warn M8000 Winch
'76 IHC Scout II, 345 cid V8, TF27 Auto
'07 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax, Rover Transporter 
 
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Non Stick Nick
 


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Got mine back to thebattery.
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Post #25208128th Jan 2008 3:17 pm
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wiggs
 


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Very easy to drill and tap as its very soft metal.

Just put a rag underneath while doing it so you dont get filings everywere Very Happy
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I need to do this soon but don't have a tap-n-dye set. Could I drill right through and fasten with a nut and bolt or is it likely to come loose?
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would prob be ok if you used serrated washers.
  
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Robert Page
 


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Put a very small drop of blue locktite in the threads where the nut will run up over it as it snugs down and tighten it up with the star washers. Never be an issue after that. Too much loctite and it will interfere with the electrical connection.
 '05 LR3 (Disco III) Trail, 5 Passenger V8 petrol, LHD, ARB Bull Bar, Warn XD9000 Winch
'93 Range Rover, 3.5" Lift, Custom Front Bumper, Warn M8000 Winch
'76 IHC Scout II, 345 cid V8, TF27 Auto
'07 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax, Rover Transporter 
 
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