I've had a couple of folks on here ask me how I planned to waterproof my new Badlands 12k winch so I thought I would post a how too. Bear with me as I may not get it all done tonight, but will post as often as I can.
Here's the goals
1) waterproof the winch
2) waterproof the control box
3) document my costs, this will either be a sweet bargain or cheap junk
First off, the winch was on sale for $299, thanks to a Mud member I used a code and ordered online with additional percentage off and $4.99 shipping. Grand total to my door $253.00
First things first, before you tear in go to this link and watch the full video. Its an hour long but trust me there is a lot of good information in there. Included is how to tear down the planetary side of the winch and winching tips and techniques. He also shows a kick ass shrub removal tool at the end.
Here we go, first things first remove the clutch lever and the end plate from the planetary housing. Then pull out all the planetary gears and get them cleaned up. When you are done you will have this.....
Separate the two halves of the winch by unbolting the 4 cap screws that hold the bars in place. BE CAREFUL the cable is under tension and will try and unwind itself in your face !
This is where you re clock the planetary side in case you didn't know. You remove all of those little screws, turn it where you want it, then re install. This picture is of the housing clocked to the factory position.
Here's the goals
1) waterproof the winch
2) waterproof the control box
3) document my costs, this will either be a sweet bargain or cheap junk
First off, the winch was on sale for $299, thanks to a Mud member I used a code and ordered online with additional percentage off and $4.99 shipping. Grand total to my door $253.00
First things first, before you tear in go to this link and watch the full video. Its an hour long but trust me there is a lot of good information in there. Included is how to tear down the planetary side of the winch and winching tips and techniques. He also shows a kick ass shrub removal tool at the end.
Here we go, first things first remove the clutch lever and the end plate from the planetary housing. Then pull out all the planetary gears and get them cleaned up. When you are done you will have this.....
Separate the two halves of the winch by unbolting the 4 cap screws that hold the bars in place. BE CAREFUL the cable is under tension and will try and unwind itself in your face !
This is where you re clock the planetary side in case you didn't know. You remove all of those little screws, turn it where you want it, then re install. This picture is of the housing clocked to the factory position.