Vlog 65 - Badland Apex 12000 Winch Install

Finally filling out the Goliath Offroad hidden winch bumper with a Badland Apex 12000lb winch. This is one of a two part video where here you'll get installation guide details along with the bonus of a custom smaller control box. In part two, you'll get a more detailed review of the on trail performance and whether I believe a winch is absolutely necessary. If you have any questions about the inst, drop them down below!
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Chapters:
00:25 Introduction
00:45 New Product Announcement
01:07 T-Shirt Winner Drawing
01:27 Unboxing & Specs
05:18 Installation Fail
05:35 Control Box Relocation Kit
09:17 Custom Control Box Design
18:24 Winch Plate, Hook, and Wiring
20:13 First Test
22:00 Cinematic Reveal
22:48 Install Summary
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[@RobertjSkelton]

That box looks like a much better solution than the included Harbor Freight one

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Robert! It feels like it should have been that way from the start. They could certainly use a revamped enclosure design. Let’s go off-roading soon!

[@Pandiculate_]

Great content as always. Let's see some palm tree removals!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Gary! Can’t wait to see how they hold up! 🌴

[@kaisarsaleem8422]

The GX MacGyver for sure! Love the details, new side buz tree removal😂

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Kaisar! Yes, I can’t wait to see how this works on a tree lol. Hopefully palm trees can hold enough to winch out of a stuck situation.

[@karimovm.5890]

You never know what you can do till you try
💪👍

[@Awesomoto]

Exactly. This was somewhat defeating at first when things didn’t fit, but very rewarding when such a cheap solution worked.

[@FerrariLamborghini24]

@@Awesomotobro did u go to Penn college

[@Cleophis1975]

I have a 12k Badlands winch sitting in my garage because I gave up trying to shove it in my Goliath bumper. I didn’t have the patience to do what you did.

[@Awesomoto]

I totally understand that. I was so bummed this winch didn’t fit and it took me a few weekends to tackle this because I was annoyed lol. This $13 box and some flex seal will do the trick. It was easy to do once I figured out a box that would fit.

[@Cleophis1975]

I ended up using a smaller, Rough Country winch. I’ll use the Badlands on my Land Cruiser project.

[@Awesomoto]

@@Cleophis1975 Nice! That sounds like a great use for it!

[@prairie_ghost]

Dang, that was a lot of work. Should have been much easier. Thanks for showing us your process.👍🏻

[@Awesomoto]

Yes, it should have been easier. I’m glad it worked out in the end, but what a pain lol

[@rob4f258]

Would be nice if you did a video explaining more into detail how and where you took the parts to place them in the custom box. The apex may be too big for my 5th gen...im considering doing this mod but i need more detail. Thanks.

[@Awesomoto]

Sorry for the late reply on this. I had the camera recording during the whole process, but edited out since I tend to ramble and give more detail than most are willing to sit through lol. I'm considering putting out a video of just that material as a reference for you and others. Until then, send me an email on message on Instagram and I can help you through the details on repackaging the electronics.

[@Jotin8664]

As a former firefighter and mountaineer, you'll be surprised what you can use as an anchor in Florida. However, improper winching has many dangers, and anyone using a winch for self-recovery should invest in taking a vehicle recovery course.

[@Awesomoto]

Jotin, I appreciate your feedback on this topic as you've got me considering a vehicle recovery course as I think many (including myself) could benefit from a lesson on this. Maybe I'll do some research to get smart on the topic and attempt a vehicle recovery video.

[@Jotin8664]

@@Awesomoto, if you find a good one in our state, then share! I would also like to attend one.

[@Johnsky-rd7ci]

Thanks much for the tutorial. I'm about to install a winch in my gx 470 fitted with an Ironman bullbar. One of the A/C lines appears to be in a location where it will interfere. It seems quite flexible though. Did you have to reshape the A/C line to allow fitment of the winch?

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Johnsky! Yes, I slightly reshaped them, but not much. I just recommend being careful when doing it and don't over do it.

[@Johnsky-rd7ci]

@@Awesomoto Thanks much for the guidance.

[@g_unit6773]

👍😎👍

[@Awesomoto]

🤘🏼

[@abmcd9381]

nice

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks!