This sounds good, but might get in the way of stuffing it in your pocket, which is likely since it's wireless. You're on to something though. Maybe a stripe of reflective tape around the handle?
Cody! I have important advice for you. Never store your torque wrenches below the 20% setting. I calibrated torque wrenches for nuclear power plants for 11 years. I got training at the local Snap-On repair facilitie. The reason you do not want to store your wrenches at 0 is, while the spring is loose the pivot, which controls the point the wrench breaks, can the knocked loose and rotate inside the wrench. While they may appear to be a small cube, they are not exactly the same on all sides. That difference can throw off the calibration on your wrench. Always keep some tension on the pivot. The Snap-On repair tech recommends 20%.
@@josephdonohue3115 unfortunately a lot of teachers dont relate facts as much as personal feelings anymore, the psychiatry behind it as folks just think they know more than facts and still live in the mind of thing that were engineered 50 years ago and a lot has changed
This goes against everything I have ever been taught. Aviation maintenance technician having used torque wrenches for decades I have never heard anyone NOT zero their torque wrenches after use. What is your source?
@Patrick Faricy don't think so. The alternators are linked to the same batteries so may lose some charging capacity but the truck should be fine.. The dual alternators are an option, it's the same truck/set up as a single alternator.
There are some guys in Utah doing recoveries with those Badlands 12k winches, more than most people will do in a lifetime, not a single issue. Great video!
He mentions that roller every time he takes it out he explains how the wheels are messed up and how nana re upholsteried it and everytime it reminds me why i like him and I’m never tired of hearing that story and get excited for it thank you sir for helping us with learning new things and saving us time with your teachings your dads and your granddads. we all thank you sir have a good day!
The reason I highly recommend the kill switch is that you have a wireless system that could possibly be interfered with.... also since its looking for a signal all the time its drawing power
That isolation switch is a fire prevention safety device. If the heavy hot wire from the battery gets damaged and grounded bad things are going to happen without it.
Leave red safety hook tab in your glovebox or recovery gear bag until needed. Use it to avoid pinching when you are spooling in the hook close to the farelead of stow point. Nice install!
It’s so great that you have the 7.3 gasser motor! I just am so tired of the diesel market saturation. Beside the fact that: -Lower initial cost -lower maintenance cost - lower fuel price -lower purchase price Congratulations on the Godzirrral motor😅. I’m considering a new front number and winch fir my Ford. I’ll be interested in how things work fir you.
@m9 ovich @ Mechanic Mike A common notion but incorrect.Yes dielectric grease as such does not conduct electricity but it doesn't matter. You don't want electricity flowing between gaps in conductors anyway, the grease does not inhibit conduction where metal-to-metal contact occurs. This subject comes up on here from time to time and there are studies you can find which show that using dielectric grease inside a connector does not impede current flow. If the contacts aren't making contact, then you aren't getting current anyway unless it is arcing. You're not "getting away" with anything. If the connection isn't tight then the presence of grease or no grease isn't going to matter
@m9 ovich Well... some people really have 40 years experience, while others seem to have 1 year's experience 40 times. Hard to tell which category you fall into...
I bought this winch over the winter I mounted it to the hitch mount I use a chain through it use a battery pack and use it anywhere! I also installed welding lead with the connectors to my bumper on my truck I made a set of jumper cables that also attach with the same quick connections I love this setup with the wireless remote best $500 I halve spent in awhile!
Hey Cody, just an FYI. Synthetic line weakens over time when exposed to UV light (sunlight). I would suggest that you either make sure the sheath is all the way down to the hook keeping the line covered when not in use, or wrap the first foot of line with some electrical tape to protect it from the sun if you plan to keep the hook stowed on the tow hook. Other option is to just keep it all on the barrel and out of sight.
@@Shane_Reynolds85 why shouldn't you back the torque wrench to zero? God bless you! Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ's blood washing your sins away so you go to heaven instead of spending eternity in the lake of fire?
That also goes for the drag settings on fishing reels. After you wipe them down with fresh water , you should back the drags off so you don’t imprint the friction plates.
@@guycanada1944 depends on the province, Ontario block heaters are kinda scarce, I think GMC was the only one I saw offering them on trucks last i checked
I have a block heater I belive on my GM .never used it.Eastren Canada .Makes it easier on the motor starting .everything nice and warm .But touch the key and it's going .even new diesels today take right off.Dont think it hit -20C here at all this winter .only plowed 3 times .Not like it use to be.
Love my Ford trucks. All Ford gassers and every one has had a block heater (07 4.0L, 10 4.6L, 12 6.2L). Definitely helps a bit in the winter months here in MI
Red tab on remote.....don't want to drop it in brush or snow or ..ect on a dark cold wet night and not be able to find it because you can't see it. Love the set up on that truck. We think alike on points of failure. Great video thank you.
I don't live too far from Cody and it gets pretty cold here. But yes, block heaters aren't that common on gas rigs generally speaking. My brothers svt focus had one because it was part of a package with heated Recaro seats, heated mirrors etc.
I was able to test out the winch after your first video on the Badland. I had to haul a truck for my son down an unknown driveway that was pure ice. Going up a hill, I ended up sliding down backwards and jackknifing the trailer into the ditch. While trying to patiently wait for the receivers of the truck to come up with an idea to get me unstuck, I come up with my own. The winch is mounted on the front of my sons 20' implement trailer. I ran the winch around a nearby tree and hooked to the back corner of the trailer. I didn't have my snatch block with me but had some heavy rubber in the back of my truck I put around the tree to save rope. It pulled the trailer loaded with a fullsize ext cab Chevy truck back onto the driveway with ease. I did get some good praise from my sons for mom always coming up with good ideas. It's good to know this winch makes what my sons do easier with the security that it will do the job. It gets used near daily, not just mounted to look pretty. I'm betting it's been used more since Christmas than most get used during their lifetime.
Apparently West Coast guys do not know real cold if they don’t need to put block heaters on gas engines 😂 The northern Midwest and northern east coast understand the need.
Actually nope. Temp goes from 70 to 25 at night. Huge swing of temp. Can use block heaters but no one does know about them. California residents moved here and everyone is stupid now. Millennial I am special kids are everywhere. All they know is tic tock and instagram.
Absolutely. I even even seen snow in 3 winters since we had our latest snowmageden. That happens about every 15 to 30 years and then everything shuts down for a week or so. It's kinda funny 'cause nobody knows how to drive in snow and ice. I think it is a nice change from the usual rain forest type cold we have.
Couple reasons I understand the bigger gas trucks have 2 alternators is......Probably gonna be out in the bush, 2 alternators is like having a back up if one fails. Second is is for powering the AC 120 volt outlets, and the likelihood your gonna be adding more electrical stuff, such as the camper. I'm sure other reasons too.
Man I love the good ol' 7.3 Pushrod motor. Well "Ol', but New." So simple, reliable, and absolute torque monsters! Wait till you decide to get a little more Ooomphhhh out of her. Free flowing exhaust, and 5 Star Tuning, and you're up over 500hp while still netting 16 MPG (4:30 gear truck at that) My Dad's 7.3 is a running sumbuck after headers, exhaust, tune. (Cam and intake port/polish coming soon.) Just something about a big block and pair of borla's that puts a smile on your face..... Well always! 💯 I still run the 6.7 powerstroke's, but when I retire this set of trucks, I think we'll go down to 1 diesel, and 3 of the 7.3's. We'll see. I plan on atleast 1 as my DD. I'm going with the Tremor. Lot's of value for the bit of extra $$ For the Tremor Package. Anyhow..... Thanks for the vid The Apex looks like a nice setup. Anxious to see how she does. Take care Cody! And GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
I really like the idea from the comments of somehow putting the red tag on your remote. I watched you stick it to the bumper and thought to myself it would be very easy to lay down the wireless and lose it when it Blends into its environment. Having some sort of colour like the red tab attached to the wireless remote would make sure you would see it no matter where you laid it down, or wherever you stuck it to hang
I bought mine right after you suggested it I was looking at them but with skeptical but I know if it was West Coast approved it'd be more than sufficient for an East Coast man
If you install the red pull strap, it will fade from sun exposure and the end will ravel in time going down the road exposed to flapping in the breeze. I got two of them and they both have done this over the course of several years.
I live as far east as you can get in North America and I just grab the stabby wire with my bare callused hands and go, not like those fancy glove-wearing westerners!!
@@markchatman9583 what are these things called gloves you speak of. They don't sell them here in the hills of southeaster ohio. Your not a man in our neck of the woods till you can pick up charcoal red embers with your bare hands lol
@@markchatman9583 I live right on the left coast and my gloves never come off my hands. However, that is because I was born with leather gloves called skin.
I have had the badlands 12000 for almost a year and have used it in numerous applications from loading an Ambulance on my gooseneck to pulling my truck and trailer (empty) out after getting stuck. The only thing that I have seen with the winch is the decals fading after time. Besides that, it has worked and worked well every time I have needed it. The wireless remote is really nice when I am using it in my trailer application that way I can move around and watch the load while I am in the process of pulling it up.
Finally, we have a show of the, "loctite" bottle!🤣 Btw... I actually learned something, Cody. I didn't know you had to set your torque wrench at 0 to take the load off of it. Now, I gotta go check mine out!🤦♂️☹🤷♂️
Great video!! Put the red pull tab in your drivers door pocket. When you run them on the truck especially high speed long distance they end up a frayed mess. May also want to look into a winch rope isolator so you can suck the hook right up to the fairlead..... American Expedition vehicles makes a really nice one.
Cody, the terminal box for the factory “aux” switches is actually locked right beside the battery you used (passenger battery). You could hook the winch to a factory switch!
Dale Seward - is there one of the upfitter switches that would handle the current of the winch?? Not sure what its rating is, but cables look pretty good sized??
@@xjinit I am thinking he was talking about using the aux switches in places of the main disconnect switch that Cody chose not to use. In that case you would run all of the current through the switch. The relay(s) would only be used if you were going to control the in/out with an aux switch.
@@pohbor5788 in that case no it wouldn't be able to handle that current, what you could do is run a continuous duty solenoid capable of 300-400 amps and switch it on and off via the AUX switches.
I had a buddy that worked at harbor freight a few years ago. Younger guy. For whatever reason, his store would throw stuff in the back into a dumpster. If I’m not mistaken, any returns they had they would just shitcan them. Anyway we all got free badland wenches and I can say that these are pretty fantastic. As long as you have a stable and strong base, there’s isn’t much these will struggle with.
My father works with cars for a living and has had to pull some cars onto his trailer with all the tires locked up. The winch pulled them up fine with no issue at all. I am sure it would be able to pull your truck out and some.
@@Bodhi1satva maybe it got changed. Either way it's hardly anything. I would recommend looking into a winch from TrailFX. They own Warn Industries. They include a wireless remote which is normally an add-on from Warn. They are also very affordable with LIFETIME WARRANTY
Not only did He rise from the dead. He walked on earth for 40 days and was seen by over 500 people at once then He was seen on multiple other occasions. The holes in His hands were touched also. Then 40 days after He came out of the tomb God raised Him to heaven showing that He was sinless and that He still lives. God bless you!
I speak from experience when I say that you should keep the grab strap on your winch hook or in the vehicle to be used when you grab the hook, because I have ripped my thumb nail out from the cuticle and almost lost my thumb. The cable became double wound and when it was going out it quickly went back in and pinched my thumb against the fairlead. The person that last used said winch hooked it all the way to the far edge of the bumper on the atv, and because it double wound I couldn't pull it out in free spool. Sure, I shouldn't have put my hand there, but we all make mistakes, and sometimes they cost us dearly.
Save for the Warn, you'll still be able to rebuild it 20-years down the road with full support. 7-year warranty on the electronics and a lifetime on the mechanicals. The M8000 is also for the most part, made in the USA. It's been around for decades and has an outstanding reputation.
My experience with Badland winches is that they have a short life if left out in the elements. My 3500 lb winch mounted on my boat trailer failed internally after 3 years of very little use. It looked brand new on the outside but was completely corroded inside. My new 12k is on a receiver mount and kept inside when not needed. I ran 2g cable and Anderson connectors to the rear of my truck.
Cody, I'm sure you know but the new fords come with factory auxiliary switches, you could wire up both the compressor and the winch to switches inside the cab. I don't know how helpful that would be for the winch but you would be able to turn on the compressor without lifting the hood.
Cody, you should look at the Australian Sherpa winch. It is a throwback to when products were manufactured with steel and craftsmanship. I run the 25k lb winch on my F600 4x4, it's a beast of a winch.
You was right on the comment section on the switch. I’m not sure if you had a inline fuse or not but it’s no big deal to install in case a wire gets frayed it won’t be able to continue to arc on the frame Cody. Safety Sam at your service
Cody, if you have upfitter switches in the cab of the truck, there should be a bundle of passthrough wires going from under the dash to the engine bay. Just a tip for the future if you add something you'd like run to the upfitter switch. Thanks for the wonderful content. Hope your family had a good Easter!
You generally want the tab on to pull the winch out. If the hook hits rocks it can create burrs and cut your hand also you can find it an night if you drop it
I got a 2017 f250 you will be happy with that truck Cody. Beautiful trucks. Mines a 6.7 power stroke. You should do a update on that 7.3 Godzilla once you do some towing. I’ve heard good things about the 7.3.
Best airing system I’ve seen lately was on a Porsche Rally car. The air chucks were on the A pillar on both sides and the compressor switch on the dash.
I’ve had this winch on for almost a year now and I recommend putting the pull tab on, but instead of using the big loop to hook it use the little one that way you can easily pull the winch out using the tab. Never had a problem with it fraying in the wind. Also the hook will seat flat against the fairlead with a little pressure on it which gives it a super clean look compared to other winches and let’s the pull tab sit higher so it doesn’t get caught driving through brush.
Hi, I am with you on the manual isolation switch but IMHO you do still need one. I ran an ignition fed HD relay to act as an isolator. The winch only runs when the ignition is on. It is also a safety factor, if you get a problem just switch off the ignition and the winch stops. Cheers Non Stick Nick p.s. you could put an Anderson plug by the winch for jumper leads!
Like you Cody I haven't read the instructions... but I would guess that leaving the wireless on at the winch and not having an isolator switch will run your battery down, if you don't use the truck everyday. The control will probably be using power waiting for an instruction from the remote.
That winch has extra active electronic circuits with wireless that means there could be more potential for quiescent current leak and slowly draining the batteries when the truck is off. If you ever leave the truck sit for a couple weeks or longer I'd check the battery voltage to be sure that you don't need a battery shut off switch.
I've purchased one disappointing product from Harbor Freight, a portable jump-starter which just did not have enough power to start my car. Full-size jumpstarters from Harbor Freight worked great for me.
I love watching your videos and learning from them. i have truly learnt a lot from these videos. If you see this i just want to say you have genuinely made my life better. God bless all.
If You don't use your truck off-road, then ok. BUT If you do, A MUST HAVE is any kind of main switch. Seen some bad stuff happening, just because there was no circuit breaker. The wire/wireless controll can fail when you get water into the winch/controll box. A couple tons of power winding on that rope can make some damage, use your imagination.
"I don't tell you what to do so don't you tell me what to do" I have huge respect for someone wiht that view. Installing a switch or not installing it.... its a choice and for what its worth I agree with not installing it every connection point is a weakness I was told that by an old electrical engineer after years of doing wiring myself I 100% keep that in mind when doing things like this.
Harbor freight has seriously stepped up their game in what you get for serious money in the past couple years. Their icon series tools and boxes are no joke at all
@@joshrepik I know. I also know that he’s going to get so much hate about how he should get a Warn! I was mainly been tongue in cheek. Besides Harbor freight hooked him up, not warn!
Put the red pull tab on the remote so you can find it when you drop it in the snow at night.
Great idea! He also should put a reflective fabric from an old construction vest on it as well.
This sounds good, but might get in the way of stuffing it in your pocket, which is likely since it's wireless. You're on to something though. Maybe a stripe of reflective tape around the handle?
Great suggestion
Exactly what this guy said!!!!
Agreed. Red tab and reflecting tape on the remote.
Cody! I have important advice for you. Never store your torque wrenches below the 20% setting. I calibrated torque wrenches for nuclear power plants for 11 years. I got training at the local Snap-On repair facilitie. The reason you do not want to store your wrenches at 0 is, while the spring is loose the pivot, which controls the point the wrench breaks, can the knocked loose and rotate inside the wrench. While they may appear to be a small cube, they are not exactly the same on all sides. That difference can throw off the calibration on your wrench. Always keep some tension on the pivot. The Snap-On repair tech recommends 20%.
Thanks for sharing that gem brother
ive always been told in school to set them to zero, that's really interesting, ill look into it
@@josephdonohue3115 unfortunately a lot of teachers dont relate facts as much as personal feelings anymore, the psychiatry behind it as folks just think they know more than facts and still live in the mind of thing that were engineered 50 years ago and a lot has changed
This goes against everything I have ever been taught. Aviation maintenance technician having used torque wrenches for decades I have never heard anyone NOT zero their torque wrenches after use. What is your source?
@@mikerobinson8734 Snap-On.
No red tab - someone will take it or it will get tattered from the wind. Put it on when you head to camp.
Too much effort to store it and then put it on in the future
I had a feeling cody was gonna mention the dual alternators when popping the hood lol 😂
His next truck will have three alternators.
Gotta flex on the nice new truck. Lol
@@johnjordan3126 4 batteries
But do you have dual fuel tanks?
@Patrick Faricy don't think so. The alternators are linked to the same batteries so may lose some charging capacity but the truck should be fine.. The dual alternators are an option, it's the same truck/set up as a single alternator.
There are some guys in Utah doing recoveries with those Badlands 12k winches, more than most people will do in a lifetime, not a single issue. Great video!
East Coast guys: "cable"
West Coast guys: "WiRe RoPe"
LOL!
Yeah sounded funny to me too.
Under rated comment
Apparently east coast guys have never heard of the MANY other types of cable. Example: TTHN in NM-B.
Professional mariner from the east coast it is called wire rope the normal nylon “rope” is actually called line.
Being an aviation mechanic, that cotter pin install made me happier than you know.
Everybody tells me I'm being extra by bending them both over all the way. Glad to know there's an industry behind it
Not to spec for Gulfstream, one tail over the top of pin the other pointing straight down. Lol
Depending on the organization there is preferred and alternate method due to the position/clearance and part type.
ive always removed them and put hitch pins in. Lets me remove the hook and put a D ring in there for more secure connections quickly.
I feel you. I was thinking the same thing my fellow airmen.🛫
He mentions that roller every time he takes it out he explains how the wheels are messed up and how nana re upholsteried it and everytime it reminds me why i like him and I’m never tired of hearing that story and get excited for it thank you sir for helping us with learning new things and saving us time with your teachings your dads and your granddads. we all thank you sir have a good day!
I really like the red pull tab, however I know it's just going to end up getting dirty and then fraying in the wind
Mine always end up fading and looking crappy.
The reason I highly recommend the kill switch is that you have a wireless system that could possibly be interfered with....
also since its looking for a signal all the time its drawing power
That isolation switch is a fire prevention safety device. If the heavy hot wire from the battery gets damaged and grounded bad things are going to happen without it.
And if you regularly use your winch, the solenoids end up going bad and can be stuck in the on or off positions.
Leave red safety hook tab in your glovebox or recovery gear bag until needed. Use it to avoid pinching when you are spooling in the hook close to the farelead of stow point. Nice install!
It’s so great that you have the 7.3 gasser motor! I just am so tired of the diesel market saturation.
Beside the fact that:
-Lower initial cost
-lower maintenance cost
- lower fuel price
-lower purchase price
Congratulations on the Godzirrral motor😅.
I’m considering a new front number and winch fir my Ford. I’ll be interested in how things work fir you.
I lived in the Yukon for 12 years. Every vehicle we owned had a block heater, oil pan heater and a battery blanket. Gas or diesel.
My fusion came with a battery blanket as well and its been a Seattle car all its life
A wise man once said "When all else fails, read the instructions".
A more wise man says he read the instructions and then he says he didn't... ;-)
@@verblakttab And a not so wie man simple reads the instructions and doesn't listen to them anyway
@@verblakttab I caught that. Told us in the beginning that he took a bullet for us, and few minutes later said he should have read the book
@@verblakttab Been there
Good advice for this HF “DADLAND” winch! 😂🤣……. 😒
Use conductive (not dielectric) grease on all your 12 volt and ground connections and you'll never have to worry about corrosion.
Finally someone who knows to use conductive grease and NOT dielectric
@m9 ovich @
Mechanic Mike A common notion but incorrect.Yes dielectric grease as such does not conduct electricity but it doesn't matter. You don't want electricity flowing between gaps in conductors anyway, the grease does not inhibit conduction where metal-to-metal contact occurs. This subject comes up on here from time to time and there are studies you can find which show that using dielectric grease inside a connector does not impede current flow. If the contacts aren't making contact, then you aren't getting current anyway unless it is arcing. You're not "getting away" with anything. If the connection isn't tight then the presence of grease or no grease isn't going to matter
@m9 ovich Well... some people really have 40 years experience, while others seem to have 1 year's experience 40 times. Hard to tell which category you fall into...
I bought this winch over the winter I mounted it to the hitch mount I use a chain through it use a battery pack and use it anywhere! I also installed welding lead with the connectors to my bumper on my truck I made a set of jumper cables that also attach with the same quick connections I love this setup with the wireless remote best $500 I halve spent in awhile!
Hey Cody, just an FYI. Synthetic line weakens over time when exposed to UV light (sunlight). I would suggest that you either make sure the sheath is all the way down to the hook keeping the line covered when not in use, or wrap the first foot of line with some electrical tape to protect it from the sun if you plan to keep the hook stowed on the tow hook. Other option is to just keep it all on the barrel and out of sight.
6:46 "I'm not gonna tell you what to do, so you don't tell me what to do"
Love it! Been saying that for years!
Didn't know to store torque wrenches at 0lbs. Thanks for the tip!
Technically, at the “lowest setting” not necessarily zero. Also, don’t use the top or bottom 10% of the range for best accuracy.
@@Shane_Reynolds85 why shouldn't you back the torque wrench to zero?
God bless you!
Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ's blood washing your sins away so you go to heaven instead of spending eternity in the lake of fire?
@@michaelboyle1983 that is manufactures recommendations and how they’re designed to hold/release the required resistance.
Snap-on and most manufacturers recommend below the 10% threshold. Do not go past zero, the calibration will fail.
That also goes for the drag settings on fishing reels. After you wipe them down with fresh water , you should back the drags off so you don’t imprint the friction plates.
I’d use that red tag on that remote, or maybe a lanyard. It will be interesting to see if that winch holds up.
Be careful using loc tite on electrical connections it can work as a insulator
Here in Canada, we all have block heaters on our gas engines lol.
In Canada Its law for dealerships to have block heaters on all vehicles before they sell them.
@@guycanada1944 Who told you that lie?
@@guycanada1944 depends on the province, Ontario block heaters are kinda scarce, I think GMC was the only one I saw offering them on trucks last i checked
@@iainclemett3361 nah all my Hondas and previous cars had block heaters as well
I have a block heater I belive on my GM .never used it.Eastren Canada .Makes it easier on the motor starting .everything nice and warm .But touch the key and it's going .even new diesels today take right off.Dont think it hit -20C here at all this winter .only plowed 3 times .Not like it use to be.
No pull tab... Also, that air compressor setup is a rad idea.
No tab!!
I'm considering a compressor like that. Looks awesome.
My Pontiac has a factory air compressor.
Love my Ford trucks. All Ford gassers and every one has had a block heater (07 4.0L, 10 4.6L, 12 6.2L). Definitely helps a bit in the winter months here in MI
Knowing me, I would leave that wireless remote on the bumper like you did in the end of the video and then remember a few miles down the road...
Boom that’s why wired is king
I did that once with a brand new torque wrench. Unfortunately didn't realize it till after a long test drive, yep had to buy another lol.
I got two remotes with my Orcish winch, keep one in each front door and haven't lost one yet. It came with a plug in control also, never use it.
Red tab on remote.....don't want to drop it in brush or snow or ..ect on a dark cold wet night and not be able to find it because you can't see it. Love the set up on that truck. We think alike on points of failure. Great video thank you.
Cody - "I've never seen that on a gas vehicle before" well my friend you have never lived in Saskatchewan!!
I think it is pretty much standard in Sweden. 🤔😅 and our weather is pretty similar to Cody's.
North Dakotan here, had to leave a comment before I saw yours. dispicable west coasters.
Or Maine.
Or Norway...
I don't live too far from Cody and it gets pretty cold here. But yes, block heaters aren't that common on gas rigs generally speaking. My brothers svt focus had one because it was part of a package with heated Recaro seats, heated mirrors etc.
I was able to test out the winch after your first video on the Badland. I had to haul a truck for my son down an unknown driveway that was pure ice. Going up a hill, I ended up sliding down backwards and jackknifing the trailer into the ditch. While trying to patiently wait for the receivers of the truck to come up with an idea to get me unstuck, I come up with my own. The winch is mounted on the front of my sons 20' implement trailer. I ran the winch around a nearby tree and hooked to the back corner of the trailer. I didn't have my snatch block with me but had some heavy rubber in the back of my truck I put around the tree to save rope. It pulled the trailer loaded with a fullsize ext cab Chevy truck back onto the driveway with ease. I did get some good praise from my sons for mom always coming up with good ideas. It's good to know this winch makes what my sons do easier with the security that it will do the job. It gets used near daily, not just mounted to look pretty. I'm betting it's been used more since Christmas than most get used during their lifetime.
Apparently West Coast guys do not know real cold if they don’t need to put block heaters on gas engines 😂 The northern Midwest and northern east coast understand the need.
Yes, I'm from Ontario Canada and block heaters are part and parcel of every vehicle. They are life savers at times.
Actually nope. Temp goes from 70 to 25 at night. Huge swing of temp. Can use block heaters but no one does know about them. California residents moved here and everyone is stupid now. Millennial I am special kids are everywhere. All they know is tic tock and instagram.
@@mikecarr1484 I liked your comment but the average millennial is 33 years old. Gen Z is more accurate.
Absolutely. I even even seen snow in 3 winters since we had our latest snowmageden. That happens about every 15 to 30 years and then everything shuts down for a week or so. It's kinda funny 'cause nobody knows how to drive in snow and ice. I think it is a nice change from the usual rain forest type cold we have.
Couple reasons I understand the bigger gas trucks have 2 alternators is......Probably gonna be out in the bush, 2 alternators is like having a back up if one fails. Second is is for powering the AC 120 volt outlets, and the likelihood your gonna be adding more electrical stuff, such as the camper. I'm sure other reasons too.
Cody! You have prewired and relayed upfitter switches!! Use it for your compressor
Man I love the good ol' 7.3 Pushrod motor. Well "Ol', but New." So simple, reliable, and absolute torque monsters!
Wait till you decide to get a little more Ooomphhhh out of her. Free flowing exhaust, and 5 Star Tuning, and you're up over 500hp while still netting 16 MPG (4:30 gear truck at that)
My Dad's 7.3 is a running sumbuck after headers, exhaust, tune. (Cam and intake port/polish coming soon.)
Just something about a big block and pair of borla's that puts a smile on your face..... Well always! 💯
I still run the 6.7 powerstroke's, but when I retire this set of trucks, I think we'll go down to 1 diesel, and 3 of the 7.3's. We'll see. I plan on atleast 1 as my DD. I'm going with the Tremor. Lot's of value for the bit of extra $$ For the Tremor Package.
Anyhow..... Thanks for the vid
The Apex looks like a nice setup. Anxious to see how she does. Take care Cody!
And GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Can’t wait to see the testing, I’ve heard great things about this winch & honestly HF has come a long way with most of their stuff
4:09 not the first time I've heard that from another man
That torque wrench tip is good. I never thought of that! But it makes sense.
I really like the idea from the comments of somehow putting the red tag on your remote. I watched you stick it to the bumper and thought to myself it would be very easy to lay down the wireless and lose it when it Blends into its environment. Having some sort of colour like the red tab attached to the wireless remote would make sure you would see it no matter where you laid it down, or wherever you stuck it to hang
I bought mine right after you suggested it I was looking at them but with skeptical but I know if it was West Coast approved it'd be more than sufficient for an East Coast man
If you install the red pull strap, it will fade from sun exposure and the end will ravel in time going down the road exposed to flapping in the breeze. I got two of them and they both have done this over the course of several years.
The pull tab this is for us East Cost guys to keep our little fingers away from the dangerous bits.
I live as far east as you can get in North America and I just grab the stabby wire with my bare callused hands and go, not like those fancy glove-wearing westerners!!
@@markchatman9583 what are these things called gloves you speak of. They don't sell them here in the hills of southeaster ohio. Your not a man in our neck of the woods till you can pick up charcoal red embers with your bare hands lol
@@markginikos3939 LOL, I'm an amature blacksmith I wear gloves because I picked up one to many glowing things.
@@markchatman9583 I live right on the left coast and my gloves never come off my hands. However, that is because I was born with leather gloves called skin.
I have had the badlands 12000 for almost a year and have used it in numerous applications from loading an Ambulance on my gooseneck to pulling my truck and trailer (empty) out after getting stuck. The only thing that I have seen with the winch is the decals fading after time. Besides that, it has worked and worked well every time I have needed it. The wireless remote is really nice when I am using it in my trailer application that way I can move around and watch the load while I am in the process of pulling it up.
Finally, we have a show of the, "loctite" bottle!🤣
Btw... I actually learned something, Cody. I didn't know you had to set your torque wrench at 0 to take the load off of it. Now, I gotta go check mine out!🤦♂️☹🤷♂️
You will probably need it recalibrated if it's been stored that way for long.
Great video!! Put the red pull tab in your drivers door pocket. When you run them on the truck especially high speed long distance they end up a frayed mess. May also want to look into a winch rope isolator so you can suck the hook right up to the fairlead..... American Expedition vehicles makes a really nice one.
Cody, the terminal box for the factory “aux” switches is actually locked right beside the battery you used (passenger battery). You could hook the winch to a factory switch!
Dale Seward - is there one of the upfitter switches that would handle the current of the winch?? Not sure what its rating is, but cables look pretty good sized??
@@pohbor5788 all of the current doesn't go through the switch, that's what the relays are there for.
@@xjinit I am thinking he was talking about using the aux switches in places of the main disconnect switch that Cody chose not to use. In that case you would run all of the current through the switch. The relay(s) would only be used if you were going to control the in/out with an aux switch.
@@pohbor5788 in that case no it wouldn't be able to handle that current, what you could do is run a continuous duty solenoid capable of 300-400 amps and switch it on and off via the AUX switches.
I had a buddy that worked at harbor freight a few years ago. Younger guy. For whatever reason, his store would throw stuff in the back into a dumpster. If I’m not mistaken, any returns they had they would just shitcan them. Anyway we all got free badland wenches and I can say that these are pretty fantastic. As long as you have a stable and strong base, there’s isn’t much these will struggle with.
Something “unusual” about the finest American bumper receiving a Chinese winch.
I thought it was aluminum? He stuck the remote to it.
Where do you think the Warn VR Evo I just bought is made?
Dude I guarantee that Ford isn’t even made in America
@@adamfpv8294 Lower is aluminum. Upper is steel.
@@azmaximus5050 ok thanks for the reply, so much for an aluminum bumper!
My father works with cars for a living and has had to pull some cars onto his trailer with all the tires locked up. The winch pulled them up fine with no issue at all. I am sure it would be able to pull your truck out and some.
That harbor freight winch is $100 off this weekend. Great deal for $499.
Thank you!
Not really. Do you know what the warranty on that winch is? 30 DAYS! THATS IT
@@ncd7184 90 days but they likely offer an extended warranty
@@Bodhi1satva maybe it got changed. Either way it's hardly anything. I would recommend looking into a winch from TrailFX. They own Warn Industries. They include a wireless remote which is normally an add-on from Warn. They are also very affordable with LIFETIME WARRANTY
@@ncd7184 and cost what, three times more like he said?
No red pull tab with synthetic rope. If wire, that stuff will leave nasty puncture slivers and definitely need the cloth handle. Great video, Cody.
God bless, he has risen. I would love to see you hall them logs and mill them up. No tab it will just get cruddy, save for when pulling it out.
Not only did He rise from the dead. He walked on earth for 40 days and was seen by over 500 people at once then He was seen on multiple other occasions. The holes in His hands were touched also. Then 40 days after He came out of the tomb God raised Him to heaven showing that He was sinless and that He still lives.
God bless you!
Just got the same winch. Getting ready to install tomorrow.. Great video
You really came around on the wireless remote!
I speak from experience when I say that you should keep the grab strap on your winch hook or in the vehicle to be used when you grab the hook, because I have ripped my thumb nail out from the cuticle and almost lost my thumb. The cable became double wound and when it was going out it quickly went back in and pinched my thumb against the fairlead. The person that last used said winch hooked it all the way to the far edge of the bumper on the atv, and because it double wound I couldn't pull it out in free spool. Sure, I shouldn't have put my hand there, but we all make mistakes, and sometimes they cost us dearly.
Excited for the testing video and your final impressions. Flirting with spending the extra money on a warn M8000, or saving some money on one of these
Much better things to spend the saved cash on
Save for the Warn, you'll still be able to rebuild it 20-years down the road with full support. 7-year warranty on the electronics and a lifetime on the mechanicals. The M8000 is also for the most part, made in the USA. It's been around for decades and has an outstanding reputation.
Support American made products and buy the Warn. Worth the money and the reinvestment in our communities.
My experience with Badland winches is that they have a short life if left out in the elements. My 3500 lb winch mounted on my boat trailer failed internally after 3 years of very little use. It looked brand new on the outside but was completely corroded inside. My new 12k is on a receiver mount and kept inside when not needed. I ran 2g cable and Anderson connectors to the rear of my truck.
No pull tab. Put it in the glovebox for when you will need it. Great video!
Cody, I'm sure you know but the new fords come with factory auxiliary switches, you could wire up both the compressor and the winch to switches inside the cab. I don't know how helpful that would be for the winch but you would be able to turn on the compressor without lifting the hood.
I can’t wait to see you haul those logs out. God bless you and thanks for the wonderful content.
Cody, you should look at the Australian Sherpa winch. It is a throwback to when products were manufactured with steel and craftsmanship. I run the 25k lb winch on my F600 4x4, it's a beast of a winch.
I would even suggest a locking bolt for your hook. See Factor 55 on Amazon
You got the high voltage package on your truck, have that on my 2013 duramax. It’s nice for family tv and everyone charging their stuff. Great winch.
Don’t put that tacky looking tab on that nice clean install
You was right on the comment section on the switch. I’m not sure if you had a inline fuse or not but it’s no big deal to install in case a wire gets frayed it won’t be able to continue to arc on the frame Cody. Safety Sam at your service
Everyone gets mad when he throws a jab at Chinese made items but quality is a universal language
Cody, if you have upfitter switches in the cab of the truck, there should be a bundle of passthrough wires going from under the dash to the engine bay. Just a tip for the future if you add something you'd like run to the upfitter switch. Thanks for the wonderful content. Hope your family had a good Easter!
The red strap only goes on the mall crawlers!
You generally want the tab on to pull the winch out. If the hook hits rocks it can create burrs and cut your hand also you can find it an night if you drop it
5:45 loading up with that much anti seize lubricates enough to throw off your torque wrench by up to 25%
I’m another guy that gets excited about my dual alternators. I’d like to know a little more about that air compressor.
Same
Double ditto...
I got a 2017 f250 you will be happy with that truck Cody. Beautiful trucks. Mines a 6.7 power stroke. You should do a update on that 7.3 Godzilla once you do some towing. I’ve heard good things about the 7.3.
Staying for the sweetloaf content at the end of the videos is like staying for the extras at the end of Marvel movies
Thank you! I didn’t realize that was there!
Best airing system I’ve seen lately was on a Porsche Rally car. The air chucks were on the A pillar on both sides and the compressor switch on the dash.
Not going to lie always love seeing him get so excited with tools and items with good quality 🙏🏻
I’ve had this winch on for almost a year now and I recommend putting the pull tab on, but instead of using the big loop to hook it use the little one that way you can easily pull the winch out using the tab. Never had a problem with it fraying in the wind. Also the hook will seat flat against the fairlead with a little pressure on it which gives it a super clean look compared to other winches and let’s the pull tab sit higher so it doesn’t get caught driving through brush.
Forget about it. I think someone else has been following the Netflix recommendations, with their latest push of The Godfather movies :D
Hi, I am with you on the manual isolation switch but IMHO you do still need one. I ran an ignition fed HD relay to act as an isolator. The winch only runs when the ignition is on. It is also a safety factor, if you get a problem just switch off the ignition and the winch stops. Cheers Non Stick Nick
p.s. you could put an Anderson plug by the winch for jumper leads!
Favorite channel on RUclips! God Bless!
Love dual alternators. Had dual Mean Green HO alternators on my 99 7.3. love that ford made the godzilla as a nod to the ol' faithful powerstroke.
Warn: somebody send this man a winch!
Like you Cody I haven't read the instructions... but I would guess that leaving the wireless on at the winch and not having an isolator switch will run your battery down, if you don't use the truck everyday. The control will probably be using power waiting for an instruction from the remote.
Sweet Loaf is growing up so fast!
5:28 100% correct, not many people seem to understand that.
That pull tab won't be red for long. Maybe you can make a black one from some webbing.
That winch has extra active electronic circuits with wireless that means there could be more potential for quiescent current leak and slowly draining the batteries when the truck is off. If you ever leave the truck sit for a couple weeks or longer I'd check the battery voltage to be sure that you don't need a battery shut off switch.
Not once in my life did I think that something from harbor freight could give me the fizz but here I am 😂.
I've purchased one disappointing product from Harbor Freight, a portable jump-starter which just did not have enough power to start my car. Full-size jumpstarters from Harbor Freight worked great for me.
2 videos in 1 day. Oh boy it feels like Christmas
Cody that looks to be a sweet setup. The comments about you needing a bigger winch just tells me the commenters likely don't know how to do rigging.
East Coast guys do stuff like that without a lift all the time and don't even complain
That changes some with age! lol
It's a good thing you're mounting that winch on a Ford Cody, that 12000 lb winch would tear a chevy clean in half!
I love watching your videos and learning from them. i have truly learnt a lot from these videos. If you see this i just want to say you have genuinely made my life better. God bless all.
If You don't use your truck off-road, then ok. BUT If you do, A MUST HAVE is any kind of main switch. Seen some bad stuff happening, just because there was no circuit breaker. The wire/wireless controll can fail when you get water into the winch/controll box. A couple tons of power winding on that rope can make some damage, use your imagination.
We’re due for a sweater that says “Dual Alternators” in the front.
With “..... dual batteries, too” on the back 😂😂😂
You’re exactly right on stainless steel. Unfortunately I learned that about 15 yrs ago with some 3”&4” stainless plumbing. Love your videos
No pull tab, it'll look nice for a month and then it will just look dirty and scruffy. Looks cool👌
Cool Set up. Keep the Red pull tab handy, it is useful to locate the end.
first Loctite :D
"I don't tell you what to do so don't you tell me what to do" I have huge respect for someone wiht that view. Installing a switch or not installing it.... its a choice and for what its worth I agree with not installing it every connection point is a weakness I was told that by an old electrical engineer after years of doing wiring myself I 100% keep that in mind when doing things like this.
Way over there on the east coast, they spell "instal" with *TWO* ells, like "install." Weird, right?
I like the red on!
Never thought about running the torque wrench down so it’s not under pressure...
Beautiful winch!!
You’re going to regret not getting a Warn. You get what you pay for.
Harbor freight has seriously stepped up their game in what you get for serious money in the past couple years. Their icon series tools and boxes are no joke at all
@@joshrepik I know. I also know that he’s going to get so much hate about how he should get a Warn! I was mainly been tongue in cheek. Besides Harbor freight hooked him up, not warn!
@@VnazT and after all those winches he wound for them too
I always tuck end of the red tab inside the sleeve on the line. Keeps it out of the dirt, but it's there if I need it.