Harbor Freight's NEW Warn Killer Winch. Badland APEX Winch install and real world use!

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In this video i install and test out Harbor Freight Tools brand new Winch, the Badland Apex series. This thing is pretty awesome 12,000lb, synthetic line and a wireless controller(this is my favorite feature). Overall i am really happy with the performance of this winch, it looks great and performed as good as it looked. The line speed was a significant improvement over my previous winch. At a price point of $799(TIP:use a 20% off coupon) this thing has the features and look of a winch twice the price. Also check out there new line of offroad lights Roadshock LED.
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[@duneattack]

I've become a big fan of Harbor Freight over the years. The quality of most (not all) of their offerings is on par with other big buck names, and they have replaced the few things I have broken for free and without question. I remember trying to get Sears to replace broken Craftsmen stuff back in the day. I'd rather get a wisdom tooth pulled than go through that again. I'll be buying a HF winch for my sxs this week!

[@commiekazeproject]

Their top of the line stuff is incredible. It always tests better than the competitor they're aiming for. I go with Hercules, Icon, and I've got this Badland, too. I'm a customer for life now. The days of only getting crappy tools for a job you're only gonna used them once for are her.

[@developingdaddy]

As someone who likes your channel and someone who likes harbor frieght.. I'm glad they gave you a winch to review, because I was looking into winches and now your review has me sold on the badlands synthetic. So if Harbor Freight is listening, please send this man more free tools for me to buy.

[@codymoncrief8478]

The biggest killer of harbor freight winches that I have seen is the grease in the gear set. After a year or two, the grease tends to gum up, making it difficult to pull the winch cable out. If that happens, pull off the gearbox, disassemble it and blast everything with a degreaser solvent, then re-assemble it with some good synthetic wheel bearing/chassis grease. The Red Mobil1 grease is pretty good in my experience. Just my 0.02, take it as you will.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Good tip, thanks👍🏻

[@ralphbarnes5282]

Looks like you were having a hard time getting it stuck.

[@pedrosolis9862]

Lol

[@samc3227]

I think he could have made it if it wasn’t for the winch video lol

[@matthewfox3760]

It’s a Jeep thing...

[@samc3227]

Yup you really have to try to get it stuck and if you build it right it just won’t

[@indridcold8433]

Of course, it is a TJ. The new Jeeps get stuck a lot easier and break even easier than they get stuck.

[@HarrisFS]

My 12,000 lb Badlands winch that I bought a couple years ago works just fine. I got a couple of fellow 4x4 out of a jam with it, and myself. You can find winch covers of various sizes on Amazon

[@HHwrecker]

I'm here watching this because I saw it today in the store. Really nice. I have a 12,000 Badland Series 1 on my Avalanche. No problems at all.

[@niner8tangojuliet149]

The wireless is cool. Here’s a tip, find out what battery is used in the remote. Get a spare and put it in the glove box. The switch that selects “wireless” mode on the winch may short out if exposed to weather. I swapped mine out on my Smittybilt.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Good tip👍🏻

[@betorenteria7768]

Duuude. That rig is a beast. And you can drive. Was thinking you weren’t gonna even need the winch.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks, a week at King of the hammers improved my driving for sure. Was I actually stuck??? Not really, just wanted to test out the winch, lol

[@jamescole6846]

I was going to say the same thing as Beto. Duude that thing rocks. I have watched a bjillion jeepin videos and that few minutes was some of the best. Every ones got JKU's now. you would have never seen a JKU crawl thugh that like you did. This is why I still have my similar decked out 13 JK. but I'm on 35's no BL. That is the next upgrade but that includes 37's or 40's some good D44's or the jump to 60's and that's a jump. What axles are you running? Oh and I doubted you were stuck either. You could have backed up and punched it over that but I get why you wanted to try the winch :) I too have been looking at the BL 12000. There is a HF a mile away from me and I shop there all the time my question is long term. You will have to do an update video in a 6 months or a year.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks, I do plan on using it a lot over the winter and I am sure I will be using it at Easter Jeep safari in Moab this April. I will give you guys an update on how well it performs once I get some real use out of it. My last video I talk about axles and what it takes to get to 40’s. Also I soon will be starting a build series on an ultimate Ford 9”, and long arm install.👊🏻

[@RealCptHammonds]

Thanks to your videos on the 12k Apex Predator, I bought it and installed it onto my new steel winch bumper on my Tundra. I may never need it, but it feels dang good knowing it's there if I get stranded or want to help someone else.😊😊😊

[@dustyfarmer]

That's a very capable JEEP, good driving ability too. JEEP's have a poor reputation for reliability here in Australia but I'd have to winch my Toyota Landcruiser VDJ79R over 80% of that course. P.S Nice winch too but I'm stuck like glue to my WARN XD9000.

[@RedRockCrawlers]

I'm currently running a Smitty winch I've had for 7 years. So far still good.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

My 8 year old Smittybilt was doing fine when I pulled it off, lol.

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Muddy Beards 4X4 sorry I didn't finish my thought, someone interrupted me haha. I just recently noticed harbor freight had these new winches and thought about trying it out. But I can't justify it yet as mine works good. I would like to see a side by side comparison of this and the warn. Great video by the way

[@AndrewBrowner]

got a 3ish year old smitty bilt 9500 with steel cable on mine.. use it quite a bit with no issues, it got a real workout removing stumps after a hurricane came thru and i was doing tree removals.. max pull with two batteries hooked to it for extended periods of time in and out back and forth with a snatch block and jeep chained to a large tree... it got hotter than i imagine was good for it so did the alternator but got the job done and works just as good as it did before.. pulled about 5 stumps with it and a sawzall of 30-36" trees id get a 12-15k one if i was buying another

[@bennapier9260]

Had a 9000lb. Harbor freight on a Jeep for 5 years. Pulls like hell and have had zero problems. Have a 4 year old 3500 on my side by side. No problems with it either

[@bdd1469]

That is one bad ass TJ. While I have no problem spending $289 on their old 12,000 winch as a back up or trailer unit , I'm not spending $800 on a winch I can't buy parts for. You can buy any part you need for any warn winch , which is hard to put a price on.

[@nomanmcshmoo8640]

MuddyBeard/s: Dude...you are a driving MACHINE!!! Outstanding driving!!!

[@dougsshed6713]

Congratulations. Your review made it into the HF monthly catalog

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks, someone sent it to me Instagram, I had no idea, lol.

[@shawnmichael6190]

I'm going to give this one a shot. However I totaled up the years on my warn winch and I've had it for 22 years now. It is been ever loyal. I also do a lot of forestry work with it pulling over have cut trees or stabilizing them with a torqued lean these are full-size trees so it's been through some hellacious use it's also saved me One time when my truck went way down into the ditch. Ended up in snow up to my chest I basically had to swim in the snow and hooked up to a tree on the other side of the logging road. Pulled the whole truck right out never had problems operating at below zero which is critical or during the hot summer hoping these will offer the same reliability

[@trevorbraden5448]

I have a badlands on my s×s and had it for years and it works just fine never had any problems

[@roughpatchroad]

Just got mine for $499 did an unboxing & install video! Very high quality winch for the price

[@markremillard5135]

I put a Apex 12000 Badlands on my YJ last year I liked it so much I just put one on my TJ yesterday

[@Popcultpistons]

I love how we get to go along the trail with you! Nice camera work! Harbor freight coupon book brought me here!

[@jeremy8715]

Just added 99 of them to my cart. That equals to $79,199.01. If anyone was curious.

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Jeremy Rhodes thanks that's useful information. 😂👍

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Was that with or without the $200 off, lol.

[@ACoupleStoners]

Sharing the important information right here.

[@promiscuouscrab4040]

Wow that could almost get you a Warn Winch!

[@primeral]

HF Super Coupon is 25% off!

[@jesusa8118]

After watching all the good reviews about this Apex winch I'm getting one now.

[@ryanolep1078]

Don’t use the mounting bolts they give you

[@Reeds_World]

Just in case you didn’t know, many winches are the same internally they just have different cases to make them look different. You would be surprised how many name brands are the exact same winch underneath regardless of winch size( 8000 lbs or 12,000 lbs). Basically what happens is a company in China makes a winch then everyone pays for it and builds a case around it. The reason I know this is because I worked for a company and helped design their case. Warn makes their own stuff but many of the name brand aftermarket companies sell the exact same winch and nobody knows. Now this doesn’t mean they are all junk and warn is the best. From the data I saw warn actually had the highest number of returns and warranty claims vs the cheaper winches. Maybe this is due to the average joe or soccer mom buying a less expensive winch just for looks and never actually using while people who buy warn products actually use theirs idk. Anyhow the cool thing about the harbor freight winches(which are the same as many other name brand companies) is you can purchase individual replacements parts when something breaks so they are cheap to keep up too.

[@tylermorris9196]

I'd say warn has a great customer service and warranty platform, and people know it too. so they take advantage of it. the other companies i feel like most of the people won't bother because maybe its too much of a headache? just my guess

[@chrism5508]

Makes sense, I feel like even Warns newer models coming out are designed the same as these off brands just to compete. My biggest question isnt how if performs but how long it performs. One of Warns signatures is that people have been running their winch forever. I haven't shelled out the big bucks for a Warn, but I have gone through a few cheap winches. Engo winch the first thing that failed was the solenoids. Box filled with water. They replaced it no questions.... did the same thing 6 months later and that was just sitting on the bumper. I decided to go with the Tractor supply brand because of the quality of water proofing and I've had it for 3 years with no issues so far except their wireless attachment. It got water in it and shorted out. Took it apart and it's just hot glued to keep parts in place. I bought a new one and sealed it with RTV so we'll see how that holds up. I'll probably pull the gears apart and re-grease them with quality grease, but with new tech, even crappy products can be a great deal.

[@bff1316]

Warn winches with prefix VR come from China, reason for lower pricing.

[@relikvija]

Preston thanks for sharing!

[@unklematter]

auto batteries are like that too many brands go down one Assembly line

[@scottnichols9020]

The badland zxr 12000 pound winch is perfect for what I use it. For its great for the money and it works awesome I paid $349 for my badland zxr 12000 pound winch . I used my badland zxr 12000 pound winch to remove a tree from my backyard and the winch pulled it out with no problem

[@GoatOffroad]

That looks like an awesome winch!! I love the wireless controller on my winch. Great video Kelly! ❤️🐞

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks👍🏻 gotta love that wireless

[@Omg_rover]

I went to HF and saw that thing it’s a beast

[@Omg_rover]

@This Guy thanks so much I fixed it just for you bud!

[@HyperXism]

Dude you can drive ! And that Jeep is a beast!! WOW!

[@christownsend7602]

Have been using Badlands winches on my RZR'S for years. Sold my 3500lb winch to a buddy and he has used it many times. I upgraded to a 5000lb one and it works great. Don't care who makes them, just want them to work and I personally haven't seen any bad reviews of the Badlands winches except from people who think expensive makes it better. It's your money, buy what you want is what I say.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Well said. Harbor freight is coming out with the badland apex 5500 synthetic, in a couple weeks. I am currently installing it on my Subaru.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Was going to say, it’s unlikely you’ll get that TJ stuck. I’m pretty confident that I was right and you weren’t really stuck, but thanks for demonstrating the winch!

[@xm3ntal620]

got this winch for $499 right when the covid pandemic started in the US. I can't wait to install it.

[@tedfisk1211]

I am considering a winch for my 4Runner and this video certainly shows that Harbor Freight produces a great winch.

[@k.l.858]

I’m in the market for a winch and I thought I was going to buy the Smittybilt gen 2 but after watching this video I’m going to pick up the Badlands. Great video

[@nightfall22]

I dunno, the warn vr evo 12k winch with synthetic is $833 on amazon and has a lifetime warranty and 7 years electrical warranty. The harbor freight is $799 and has a 90 day warranty. I’d pay the $35 extra fellas and get the warn. Also I was wondering when the hell he was going to get stuck lol drove that Jeep like a badass haha

[@mpeugeot]

True, plus the VR line is all made in China IIRC.

[@MajorWeakness]

I hear it comes with stickers! That's a sign they are proud. It would be cool to see a jeep with harbor freight, supertech Walmart stickers. Great video and nice jeep

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Lol, stickers are the most important part right...

[@Impuritan1]

That trail looks like it could have been in the older Top Truck Challenge competitions.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yep, they put in a lot of work up there on the trails. They had just had a work party a few weeks earlier so it was fresh and new👊🏻

[@grandwaha]

The ole TJ, still the best option off road, hard to get stuck. Nice to see a winch used for more than parking lot Bling!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I would agree👍🏻

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Interesting mount plate you have . Looks well thought out and convenient. Dandahermit.

[@swissgi]

That jeep is unstoppable!

[@shekharmoona544]

I never thought about putting harbor freight on my Wrangler. This video gives a very good argument that you don't have to spend 1000+. I do wonder about parts availability later in down the line.

[@felixtorres1895]

Shekhar Moona With the money you save up front in the future just go buy another one.

[@crocsonletsgo9665]

Wow, that actually crawls pretty good for a jeep! Nice review!

[@Muffduster]

Matt Davis what’s gonna crawl better? A dumb Toyota?

[@shoopdawooplazars]

@@Muffduster uh oh someone's butthurt

[@SomeGuy8796]

would really like to see you USE that winch to see how it fares ...looong mud pull or steep uphill ...it looks SWEEET!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Lol, yea the Jeep doesn’t really get stuck that much... and I am not willing to bury it past the doors in mud just to “try it out”🤟🏻

[@michaelsteelepix]

You've got some serious wheeling skills!

[@brianwolford5084]

Lots of good info on that tea you were drinking. I immediately thought "wow that winch is really fast" when you were playing with the remote.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Lol, yea that’s what I thought too. Great no load line speed for sure.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 stik the 8 on the back..handy..my winches are removable.hitched.only fit when trailing..

[@randalldearing6193]

I bought one of these for my old YJ, I also got a new bumper. The UPS guy was griping at me that the bumper 112 lbs. LOL Anyway I put it together on a pair of saw horses, and realized I had to get this heavy thing down. With an ATV jack, and some sailor's language I managed LOL

[@ojbarberena7090]

Please keep us posted especially about LONG term reliability

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I will👍🏻

[@RedDeadSpearhead]

I must say, this winch looks suspicious similar to my Warn Zeon 12, right down to the control unit and the remote location system

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Wow !!! That's really Kool. No need to plug a wireless module on to change to Remote. Very sanitary. Dandahermit

[@30smsuperstrat]

I hope they come out with a more compact 9000lbs version with removable solenoid that can fit under bumper with that fast line speed.

[@lowlifechris5833]

I only drink beer and whiskey in the shop.

[@cracker_jacked_jlu]

Strange when I worked for them they NEVER reached out like that. Glad to see they have upped their game.

[@taconasty]

Dude you made that tail look so easy and lets be serious you do not need a winch on your rig lol... Dope Video!!!

[@ashtonmariefranklin725]

I'm using a mile marker 18,000 winch and love it, but wouldn't mind using another winch for the rear for reverse recovery situations.

[@markremillard1919]

Good job on the video it's nice to see people still driving real Jeeps instead of those four door vans

[@DANGERTASTIC]

Mark Remillard I drive a 4 door minivan lol. It’s a WJ

[@Shredxcam22]

Jeeps. Pshhh bring on the rock bouncers.

[@leskobrandon538]

I'd be willing to bet that the harbor freight winch and smitty built winch are made by the same manufacturer

[@Tman0517]

No I believe smitty makes tractor supply's traveler winches, champion I think makes the badlands

[@johnpike9612]

Warn owns the Badlands brand....

[@stevegranger818]

China!

[@Daishar]

@@johnpike9612 Is it warn now? I know a few years back all the harbor freight winches were mile marker.

[@johnpike9612]

@@Daishar honestly idk for 100% who makes todays hf winches...... several years ago i looked at buying a badlands winch at my local harbor freight and on the box it said the manufacturing company was warn winch but that may have changed even though the design hasnt until this apex model......technically warn was the manufacturer but harbor freight has always owed the brand name..... i shouldve said "makes" not "owns" the badlands brand

[@gregj.gotham4402]

At 658.00 yesterday at harbor freight in Syracuse, Ny.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

They go on sale all the time, save some $

[@LMC-Offroad]

Just bought this winch for my YJ today. I had the HF 12,000lb cable line winch. It was great but had electrical issues and warrantied it out and paid a lil extra for this one. Seems like a huge upgrade. Can’t wait to install it. My question for you though @Muddy Beards 4X4 is my winch came with a on/off battery switch to hook to the winch so it doesn’t always constantly have power. How come you didn’t use this in your install?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Mine did come with this switch. I did not install it because I was rushed getting ready for a wheeling trip the next day. I never had one before and have never had an issue. It is a good idea, but I don’t want to get stuck and have forgotten to turn it on and have no way of getting under the hood. so I am still on the fence if I am going to install it or not. I will be redoing all my wiring at the battery so I might do it then. Thanks for watching.

[@LMC-Offroad]

Yeah that’s the only bad part is having to open the hood to turn it on and off. I thought about maybe cutting the wire and re crumping it to where I could mount the switch inside the grill so you wouldn’t have to open the hood. But then if I do that wouldn’t be a whole lot of point in having it lol. But thanks for the reply! I was just curious!

[@hoslogistics]

That Jeep is a beast! Winch looks solid.

[@billthompson9595]

great video. never off roaded before....looks like a lot of fun! You make it look easy. thank you for your time. OS great product by the way. I shop and like Harbour Freight

[@randyrobitaille7649]

I didn't think you would need the winch. That Jeep is bad ass. Winch is great.

[@CrazyKrisP]

Randy Robitaille, he got stuck on purpose

[@adamrose4476]

Great job getting up that trail...nice line picking

[@timkettyle]

"don't drink those energy drinks, they're bad for you...i'm drinking this concoction, i don't know what it is, but it's good"

[@Mahalo_83]

Beer is good too

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Ok aside from the obvious -- you're not gonna bad-mouth a free winch--- your review of features and example on the trail sell it on Merritt. I've been struggling on a decision between 4 winches including a Smitty but This video has convinced me that this is the winch I will buy. Thanks for your really good review. Probably fixin to go to your link on it and order. I've got a Comanche I'm tweaking cause I live up in da mountains above the snowline ( buried right now haha) ant that trail reminds me of our drive up to the cabin. Dandahermit

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

First, let me say that I don't get into many serious off road situations like that. However, I have the old Badlands 12k winch on my 78 GMC K-35 and the 9k on my car trailer and they've performed flawlessly for my needs. I saw the new Apex winches a few months ago. That fancy hook on them looks nice, but, I don't use winches for looks. At first glance, my biggest issue with the Apex winches is that they don't have a roller fairlead. I've never used a winch with synthetic rope, but, I'd be wary of using ANY winch without rollers. The forging or casting of the fairlead will always have burrs and/or sharp edges. I've seen steel cable break under load and it's not pretty. I'd guess that if the rope breaks due to damage caused by fraying/cutting, it wouldn't be pretty either.

[@seankinder2311]

If it broke, it wouldn't do anything but fall. They don't store energy like a steel cable. That's their advantage

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

Black Rifle Coffee Company BB (beyond black), CAF (caffeinated as f##$), or MO (murdered out). Veteran owned and run coffee company. Awesome coffee and what they do for active duty and veterans is amazing.

[@904bluedragon]

FYI you should preload any winch before wheeling with it.

[@corymills5193]

Very Cool, thanks for showing how easy it is to install!

[@nathansunnaa7222]

Nice rig, good driving. I still prefer steel cables. actually just bought a cable added a loop using a thimble and a collar, if needed, I can connect them 2gether and have 135’ ov winch cable, although this is a nice winch don’t get me wrong.

[@briannolastname6869]

Id be impressed if it was free to. That being said, Ive had more issues with Warn winches. Ive had my smittybuilt winch for 3 years and its never let me down.

[@ElkinsEric]

Brian Nolastname I’ve had my Shittybuilt for 6 year and it finally stopped working. I think it’s just the solenoid though.

[@briannolastname6869]

@@ElkinsEric smittybuilt has a good customer service, they may be able to help trouble shoot the issue.

[@johnnyangel1221]

Yeah Smittybilt customer service is tops . I had an issue with one of my bumpers recently and they sent me a replacement with no grief

[@no_handle_required]

that thing is a monster man, Only thing it needs a winch for it getting other people out.

[@tarheelnation_561]

Wireless is cool but I didn’t see u put it under any real test. Bury the Jeep then use it. Of course it’ll pull u over a small log

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

True, but I wasn’t going to bury my Jeep past the doors in nasty Elbe mud just to try out a winch, lol.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I plan to run an auxiliary battery dedicated to the winch. Dandahermit

[@Voyagersk9]

Great video!! New sub!! Not all Harbor Freight stuff is bad!! Looks pretty good to me!! Thanks man!!

[@Mumblix]

Is that the Elbe Hills ORV park? I got a big dent on my LX470 on the Alder Loop Trail. Harbor Freight has really improved their higher-end game.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yep, Elbe hills👍🏻

[@bhagedorn84]

Right in my back yard..I thought it looked familiar..I've been through there a time or two or ten..lol

[@bhagedorn84]

You should've taken it over to the Busy, that would've really given that winch a work out! 😂

[@maskerade81]

Never owned a winch, thinking of getting one, but what I've been warned about is the duty cycle on the Badlands. What happens if you find yourself using the winch more than one within 30 minutes time? Can the winch handle it? Serious question and if I don't know what I'm talking about, it's because I don't own a winch 😁

[@lanceparrish8352]

I've been waiting to see this in action. Thanks for the video

[@Yeti1080]

Wow love the Jeep setup .. classic and to the point .

[@paul1mdrn]

It has the shortest warranty in its class.

[@Eyepod24]

Mad driving skills, my man.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks👊🏻

[@user-vz2ei3sb7r]

The jeep is amazing it goes anywhere

[@mr_e_mc2]

6:21 BANG Energy drink for sure :P ...... I actually don't even know what that is just trollin' but water is usually the late night garage work drink of choice for me

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Very capable little jeep. Could use some belly armor. What tires are you running?? Dandahermit

[@jpwheeilng2000]

Safety Always, so others know you should be doing it Always the Heavy Blanket over the Line, even tho its Synthetic, Always practice Safety. And when you bring the Tow Line in, be Careful your not going to Far your Hitting the Fairlead, that Fairlead should remain with out any Scratches, because your using Synthetic. Very Cool Winch, I love the Accessory's it comes with, very Nice. It would a good for a Follow Up if the suddenly Breaks on YOU, even tho Harbor Freight Supplied it

[@tfwoodcraft]

that jeep is a beast!

[@pigtrapper1329]

They are in sale the end of this month for $289

[@wraith511802003]

799

[@Desertvanlife]

599 in phx az

[@Muffduster]

Fake news.

[@pigtrapper1329]

@@Muffduster they are $399 normal price in Oklahoma. Sorry your life sucks

[@Muffduster]

pigtrapper 1 At least I don’t live in Oklahoma.

[@timfritts4081]

I will be getting one...(with extended service contract of coarse!)

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍🏻

[@camomaster94]

Good ol’ harbor freight swip swap

[@yager4092]

Before you purchase compare the warranty with the smitty Built I think you'll change your mind. Not to mention you'll save money

[@sacramentoadventurers7962]

$599 on sale right now.

[@VoodooCrab]

IMHO extended service contracts are useless.

[@ryanmorgan8146]

Did you ever do a long term review of the winch?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Not yet, I haven’t had to use it enough to do a review. Only used it the one time in the video. Don’t get stuck much.

[@k5chevyblazer]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 right on, thanks for the update

[@Quesnel4X4]

Looks like my warn zeon winch. If they actually put oil and grease on the gears and protective goo on the electrical contacts and connections, it will be far better than warn. Oh and warn is far from water proof. Ok so it's way better than anything warn.

[@theinternets7516]

If this winch had even a 3 year warranty it would sell so much better. A 90 day warranty basically says that they're not counting on it lasting more than a year.

[@jdub8178]

Nice video! I just got one on sale for $499 and look forward to testing it out. To all of the “warranty sucks” comments... it was $20 for a 2 year warranty. In 2 years you can take it back and claim the warranty, then leave with a brand new one.... and repeat. Who else offers that?

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

I've had different experiences with HF warranty.

[@bquade70]

That's a bad ass Jeep! Didn't look like you could get stuck.... Lol

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Well... didn’t really try very hard. Had to try out the new winch, lol.

[@bquade70]

Oh hey, just subbed ya-

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👊🏻🤟🏻

[@dannyjenkins71]

Great review. Matter of fact, I just bought one. I know this is an old post, but I have one question. You wired the positive to the pos battery terminal. What did you do with the small little ground wire. Little back wire. TIA

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Ground wire on the back of the winch

[@aaronstramiello8235]

But it has a 5% Duty cycle. 45 seconds of use then 14 minutes 15 seconds of rest. Won't be very useful if you get REALLY stuck.

[@windowwiz100]

Aaron Stramiello StramielloPhoto at 12,000 lbs

[@aaronstramiello8235]

@@windowwiz100 If you have a 5K pound vehicle stuck, with outside forces it does not take long to get to 12k. The duty cycle on these winches has always been their biggest downfall.

[@jediknight737]

Great review... and dude: you can DRIVE. Nice work!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man🤟🏻

[@chuyg92]

It would be a good idea to run a yellow top optima for a winch.

[@freddyflazh]

Nice offroad skills brotha!!!

[@Kookoo1533]

I’ll stick with my warn.. good luck getting any parts for that when it breaks. Parts for a warn are readily available.

[@steamsteed9885]

Just buy the warranty and get a new one every couple years before it runs out

[@steamsteed9885]

@Jeff Holland Don't got one yet, but it's what I plan to do. It's always nice having new parts

[@steamsteed9885]

@Jeff Holland lmaooo all good m8

[@ShotGunner5609]

Harbor freight has stated that they plan on making replacement parts more readily available in the future. For like evrything they sell. Tools and whatnot.

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

@@steamsteed9885 I bought the 3 year warranty for a HF router. Broke the plastic part for the guide a month in. Took it in and waited while they called some 800 number. "Sorry not covered by the warranty." Will never buy HF power tools or warranty again.

[@joshestess]

We all know you werent really stuck lol great video

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Just saw you on DirtLifestyle, this video was recommended, and now I’m subscribed.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks for coming over and checking it out👊🏻

[@nathansunnaa7222]

It’s dialed in no doubt good job with the jeep

[@stacksmasher]

So you run the winch with the engine running for maximum power? Why do some off road rigs have 2 batteries does it have anything to do with the winch??

[@mrmidnight32]

Finally someone who uses it. Every video is people taking it out of the box and putting it on a table saying it’s a great winch. How the fuck does that help anyone lol

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yep, I use my junk, lol. 👍🏻