1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Winch Install Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 (COMPLETE)

See step by step how to install a Winch and Mounting Plate on your Jeep Wrangler. Start to finish including electrical wiring. Use the tips I show to make your winch installation smooth and easy on this stock bumper. The installation should be the similar for all aftermarket winches and winch plates. Parts used in the video:
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Smittybuilt XRC 9.5k Winch - amzn.to/3Wsckcw
Winch Cover - amzn.to/3iVQT64
Similar Winches. Warn, Smittybilt, Zeak, Reindeer, TYT, OFFRoad Boar, VEVoir
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[@JARoot-ic8wy]

Thorough video. Thanks.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your Welcome!

[@jameshelton8095]

19:35 would have missed that if I was doing it myself. Great detail. Thank you for sharing.

[@gofasters1]

Great job, thx for not fast forwarding through the install. So many DYI TH-cam videos skip ahead and leave out important information or snags

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Glad you found it useful.

[@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942]

Nice footage thank you

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Appreciate it!

[@robertmull6669]

Add some WD40 and Blaster to the 6 nuts in front, over several days, then maybe some heat, to help ease them out.Replace the Torx nuts with grade 8 hex head bolts.GREAT JOB!

[@tjrubicon5463]

Scratch Smittybuilt off the list.