how do i extend the leads of my winch?

[scooba_285]

hi all, just wondering how i would go about extending the electrical leads on my winch, i want to relocate the control box inside the engine bay. not sure on what type of wire to use and how to join it (thinking soldering but not much of a sparky lol) cheers

 

[D21 dualcab Z24 4X4]

I would suggest you take them to your local friendly auto elec and get him to make new ones as joins create a weak spot that will fail at the most inconvenient time.. Do expect to pay a bit as copper is bloody expensive...

Mat

 

[equipt]

If you are not confident take it to an auto elec, otherwise go and get yourself some heavy gauge welding cable and you should be able to fit it up yourself. Expect to pay about $15 or more a meter.

 

[Old.Tony]

I'd get fresh cables made for the job too. Joins = weak spots.

 

[mitch92]

Yup, you could extend by either soldering or by crimping, however, constant vibrations etc means that NEW longer cables would probably be better for this job.

 

[scooba_285]

where would i get cables from? autoelec?

 

[navdog_d40]

i went down to the elec store and got him to fit bigger cables for it

 

[mitch92]

Auto leccy.

 

[scooba_285]

i went down to the elec store and got him to fit bigger cables for it

how much that cost you?

 

[justdrinkbeer]

As said above, heavy guage welding cable is the go, 70mm if you can get it. Crimp the ends then solder into the crimped lug for absolutely the best connection. Don't solder only as continual winching at 400 or so amps can heat the lug up, and melt the solder so the cable falls out the lug, not good.
Boat accessory places often have battery leads made up of different lengths but i'd go heavier cable than they use personally

 

[navdog_d40]

how much that cost you?

$30 bucks and about 15 mins of my time