Winch and Tow Hook Install - Ram 1500

Here I am finally installing a 10,000lb winch and factory tow hooks onto my 2016 Ram 1500. I have had this winch and the hooks for over 5 year and have been putting it off for too long so I was determined to get it done over the holiday break. It would have been embarrassing to be stuck in the mud and have a brand new winch in the box at home. Anyway back to the install... for this project I fabricated some custom mounts from scratch and even modified a ratchet extension to replace the clutch release lever. I also replaced the handheld winch controller with two switches, one in the cab and one under the hook to make it alot more convenient to operate. Finally as a safety feature I added a separate solenoid to cut the power to the winch when it is not in use so I don't accidentally hit a switch and so a short circuit would be less likely to happen.
Links to similar products featured in this video:
12,000 lb winch:
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Winch control switch:
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Battery solenoid:
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Tow hooks:
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[@maureencameron5302]

Your so smart with this stuff. Now its almost time to get ready to start your 🌱 for your summer gardening 😊

[@nothandsomebuthandy]

I'm not smart enough to start the garden early 😂

[@MrHotwheelking]

Very impressive install, looks very slick on the truck

[@nothandsomebuthandy]

Thank you!

[@Waitwhat158]

Thank you so much for this video. So inspiring. I just got to do it and put a winch! Quick question- what kind of welder do you use?

[@nothandsomebuthandy]

I have A Lincoln Powermig 260

[@jwaggonr]

you need a mini lath from harbor freight

[@nothandsomebuthandy]

Yes I do!
Are you listening @harborfreight?

[@marcusalancate1782]

What year model is your truck?

[@nothandsomebuthandy]

2016 SXT

[@marcusalancate1782]

I have a 2015 1500 outdoorsman. Looking for installation ideas. Thanks.​@@nothandsomebuthandy