New Badland Apex 12,000 lb. Winch (1 Viewer)
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Got me a nice waterproof cover for the winch. It's important to take care of the synthetic rope: Amazon.com: Winch Cover Waterproof, Heavy Duty Winch Dust Cover, Dust-Proof, UV-Resistant, Soft Winch Protection Cover for Electric Winches 8500-17500 lbs, Black: Home Improvement
You guys keep us posted on how you like the Apex. One may we'll be in my future when the times comes for a winch.
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HF email.
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I’ll let you know it in the mail, been over a week.
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I just get emails from HF.
There is a thread here on this forum with HF deals and coupons. Keep an eye on that thread too.
There is a thread here on this forum with HF deals and coupons. Keep an eye on that thread too.
Had no idea about that thread so thanks for that!
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If you are one of those people who absolutely must have the name-brand the Warn VR Evo 12 is on sale if you go for the steel cable version its close to the Apex in price: https://amzn.to/3aj7wOy
My install took forever.....which is purely on me (I take a long time brushing my teeth for context). The SSO incognito winch mount + the Badlands Apex were all done at once.....most of it went quick until the remote control box mount.....which I spent entirely too much time overthinking but am happy with the end result.
New to me - a "tube bender" which I'm sure most of you guys already know about (e.g. bending brake lines) - the hard AC lines were totally in the way when I went to put the winch on the SSO frame - a buddy (car guru) told me about these and next thing I know I'm using one for free in the parking lot of an AutoZone (part of their Tool Rental program - awesome!!!). Took all of five minutes......voila!
In the end, I cut the bottom ~1.25" off of the aluminum control box frame and mounted it (via layered-up 3M VHB tape and a couple of self-tapping sheet metal screws (with custom-ish tabs)) inside the engine compartment adjacent to the PS pump.
IF YOU GO THIS ROUTE, mount your cut-down control box as far forward (towards the headlight) as possible. The included extended lines for a remote control box option BARELY reached where I put this and connecting these from the motor to the remote control box was a headache.
PIcs.....
New to me - a "tube bender" which I'm sure most of you guys already know about (e.g. bending brake lines) - the hard AC lines were totally in the way when I went to put the winch on the SSO frame - a buddy (car guru) told me about these and next thing I know I'm using one for free in the parking lot of an AutoZone (part of their Tool Rental program - awesome!!!). Took all of five minutes......voila!
In the end, I cut the bottom ~1.25" off of the aluminum control box frame and mounted it (via layered-up 3M VHB tape and a couple of self-tapping sheet metal screws (with custom-ish tabs)) inside the engine compartment adjacent to the PS pump.
IF YOU GO THIS ROUTE, mount your cut-down control box as far forward (towards the headlight) as possible. The included extended lines for a remote control box option BARELY reached where I put this and connecting these from the motor to the remote control box was a headache.
PIcs.....
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This was installed in your GX? Also, did you or can you clock the end if you need to install this “feet forward” like is necessary on an 80 series?
GX - yes.
I haven't checked whether these can be clocked or not but the end appears serviceable (there are allen bolts to pull off the end housing).
Badlands is on sale
www.harborfreight.com
www.harborfreight.com
put in 20% code for even more savings
12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope and Wireless Remote
Amazing deals on this 12000Lb Electric Off-Road Vehicle Winch at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope and Wireless Remote
Amazing deals on this 12000Lb Electric Off-Road Vehicle Winch at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
put in 20% code for even more savings
Bingooo
Thanks! Just picked one up in store for $480 plus tax. The included synthetic line and wireless remote are already a $140 value. With all the winch's features it's a steal.
I'm selling the fairlead and hook if anyone is interested. Don't need em.
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Got me a nice waterproof cover for the winch. It's important to take care of the synthetic rope: Amazon.com: Winch Cover Waterproof, Heavy Duty Winch Dust Cover, Dust-Proof, UV-Resistant, Soft Winch Protection Cover for Electric Winches 8500-17500 lbs, Black: Home Improvement
Thanks! This will cover up the Badland logos very nicely.
Anybody actually use theirs yet? Curious as to quality.
