Funny thing, I got stuck in the deepest mud and had 20 minutes to get to my nearest harbor freight. Watched this video and installed it in the deep mud and got myself out. Thank you for this video! Haha

@shosaleen

3 жыл бұрын

Did you walk, or drive your truck?

@adrianchristensen1328

2 жыл бұрын

Dang dude that sounds like determination

@bowtiebuilding

Жыл бұрын

You must have been driving a ford too 😂

I was looking up how to hook up the wiring; and, this video even shows me some things of what not to do. LOL. Thanks for leading the way!

That spark brought me back to the days in OSHA class. Grounded current is dangerous. Thanks for the upload.

This was a great video. I laughed when you touched the postitive lead with your wrench. Everyone's made that mistake.

@monchiadventures202

5 жыл бұрын

We all been there and jumped back like we almost died lol

@mq5731

3 жыл бұрын

Remember kids, if your gonna work on electronics, disconnect the battery

Most excellent dude! Thank you for taking the time!

This video although fast, showed me how to wire my wires on my wrangler, made it look easy

I have the same one. Haven’t installed it yet but I’m going to soon! Badlands did an awesome job on this winch! Really competitive with industry leaders!!

Nice clean install video!! Thanks, Cold Creek!

Nice clean install. I have seen a couple of videos of this winch in action and am pretty impressed. It's great that a less expensive option like this is out there. Great video.

Great video! I was able to install mine on my Jeep! Thank you!

i have watched probably 9 videos about installing winches and you the first one to actually install the winch and not just wire it up. thank you

Nice setup !!! Great video !!!

Been using this same winch for 3 years on my cj5. Mainly only off-road, but I do lift motorcycles with it using a pulley in the garage from the front on the jeep. Its a beast. No fails yet in any condition, but I've never pulled a full 12k.

Great video man ! Thank you ❤

Ah, you practice the two step forward one step back way of installing equipment like I do, it all works in the end!

John, Curious how the hooks being in the factory position worked out for you (if you are using a snatch block back to the truck that is). Made the decision to extend mine out with some square tube but not a huge fan of how far they come out from the truck. Thanks for the video!

Yeah, it looks real good on your Ford 4 sure. You outta get you some Long Straps to hook to a tree or something And, get yourself a 3 ton "Single Sheave for Regular Wire Rope Blocks" This way (in case you didn't know this) you can "DOUBLE" the pulling strength of your winch. I used to have 1 of these with my winch on a CJ5 Jeep and it saved my butt several times

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

I know it is overkill, but I picked up 3 Warn snatch blocks (17.6K lbs), 4 - 7/8" d rings (13K lbs), a 20' tow strap (30K lbs), 2 - 8' tree savers (30K lbs), a 20' snatch strap (35K lbs), and a receiver hitch shackle (11K lbs) and some gloves. Spent as much on all of that stuff as I did the winch. They tuck nicely behind the back seat of the truck. Nice things is if I ever sell the truck/winch, I can keep all of that stuff for the next vehicle.

@DannyWalker1949

6 жыл бұрын

Man, You are ready for ANYTHING now....😊 And, GOOD Luck

Nice job and nice truck

Love your truck and winch setup 🦾

@JohnHarmon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mr.eervianlesmana9263

2 ай бұрын

​@@JohnHarmonCan the winch be installed safely and securely on the grill guard?

@JohnHarmon

2 ай бұрын

@@mr.eervianlesmana9263 Whatever you connect it to needs to be connected directly to the frame of the vehicle. In my case the winch bumper is bolted directly to the front of the frame of the truck.

Nice set up. I have an 04 Z71 Suburban with a used Warn winch mount I'm gonna get the same winch this Farthers day sale at Harbor Frieght. $299. Gonna weld the bolts on mine. If I need to take it off just ground them off and get some new ones. Got a tweaker problem on my neighborhood.

@One-Crazy-Cat

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Gun yeah in my neighborhood I have the regular vehicle security system but I also have a electrical kill switch and a fuel cutoff both hidden within the vehicle as a way to stop theft. I’d have to weld everything on 100%.

I am building my current hitch mount so here I am again looking at this so I can weld some plates together. I should have a video by Monday on my project too.

I bought the Badlands 12000 for $320 after tax. I will mount it on my home made flat bed truck. I will be uploading some videos soon. Awesome video.

Nice job brother!

Probably going to pick one of these up soon. What have you used yours for? Have you been impressed?

Good video. Good winch.

I usually hate the background music but like urs. U get a like

That’s a really good looking Ford! I just got a steel bumper with a winch mount for my Dodge I think I might buy this winch, this was a good video!

Ive got a power hookup for a snow plow on my truck do you think thatd work for the power supply?

How do I swap the red wires? Can you remove that box cover? My red wires are put into the solenoid but opposite to yours.

I welded mine, I figure I'd make it permanent. And the fairlead is also welded. So when they TRY take it, they won't be happy.

I would make sure the bull-bar is rated for the winch pull and that it has been correctly mounted on the chassis before even attempting to use the winch.

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

I have used it since this video. It is fine.

Does the top off of the solenoid assembly box top just pull off? I would just like to get inside to change a battery cable.

I've been using a badlands 12000 pound winch for 3 years now I put a locking bolt on the bottom to prevent theft and I switched it over to synthetic rope and I have never had an issue with the winch used it several times no problems at all.

@JoseOrtiz_1416

5 жыл бұрын

How hard was it to switch to synthetic ? Which rope did you go with? I would love to do the same to mine

@wildcatcowboy6591

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoseOrtiz_1416 it wasn't hard at all

@JoseOrtiz_1416

5 жыл бұрын

@@wildcatcowboy6591 did you have to get anything special or all you habe to do is remove old cable and slap in the synthetic

@wildcatcowboy6591

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoseOrtiz_1416 I used that hollow pull tight that sticks to the drum and you slide the end of the synthetic rope through it. I used the weight of my truck to spole it in snug

@wildcatcowboy6591

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoseOrtiz_1416 I got the green 85ft, but you can get it in any color or length you want

Do you know where the 2 black screws that come with it goes?

Hi John, What year is your F150? What winch bumper do you have? I have a 2006 and am looking to get exactly what you have. Simple and WORKS.

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

2003 F350 6.0 liter. Not sure on the bumper. I bought the truck with 125000 miles on it and it has a no-name bumper. If I remember correctly someone in the comments identified what type it is, but I haven't confirmed it.

@augustmassey2962

Жыл бұрын

bro said f150

Now buy yourself a can of wire rope lubricant oil and hose the wire rope down. Next get a nice neoprene rubber cover for it to cover when not in use."I found one on Ebay made by "Mile marker" , who cares what it says. Badland does NOT offer any kind of cover for it. Done get the cheap ones , they won't even last a year. I have this exact winch on my GMC 1500 Sierra and love it. I have mine set up with the removable cradle and 175 amp connectors from NAPA , a front mounted receiver hitch , #2 gauge battery supply to the connectors in the front grille and also to the rear bumper. I did add the second battery and larger alternator under the hood of the truck to help with long extended pulls and not kill the batteries. I can move mine around front to rear and also on the car trailer with appropriate receiver tube welded on that. I use the locking receiver tube pins so it doesn't get stolen. I can also remove it entirely if needed and store it. The circuit breaker assembly got mounted inside of an outdoor grey plastic electrical box and blank cover from Lowes and put it near the winch so it is always with the winch. I also added the remote controller for that winch so I can be anywhere when I run it. Harbor Freight has a nice heavy snatch block for sale also , I got 2 of those and from other sources ; some tree saver straps , some nice lifting/winch straps for full rated loads or better , heavy duty clevises and other bits and pieces as needed.

3...2...1...IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!

Did you stretch the cable yet? A few have told me when I bought mine to pull all the cable put but about 5 wraps then winch it in with at least 500lbs on it. Otherwise your cable could flatten and fray.

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

No, I haven't pulled it out any further than you see in the video. I think I will wait until it is warmer and dry before messing with it any more.

@jwadkins8

6 жыл бұрын

John Harmon - Cold Creek Works it also helps with a second person. While your running the winch from the outside making sure its wrapping straight have them continuously lightly tap the break to add tension. A slight incline helps also.

@TheToolnut

5 жыл бұрын

Consider swapping out the wire rope for nylon winching rope. Stronger, lighter and easier to handle.

How do you get the control box on the top of the winch, I’m struggling rewlly hard with that

@movaughn20

3 жыл бұрын

It has hooks, then a screw goes through each of the rear hook, into supplied threaded hardware, encasing the rear bar.

How's the winch holding up

I got the 9000 series gonna install it soon

Hi, great video! why there were sparks when you mounted the positive? is there anything to avoid that

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

I touched the wrench to the negative terminal and accidentally hit the part connected to the positive terminal. It was just an accident. Don't touch the two terminals and you will be good. I left that part in for humor.

@David-td4ik

6 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!

@TheToolnut

5 жыл бұрын

Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery whilst doing any wiring and or welding on your vehicle.

I couldn't tell if you were mounting that straight to your bumper or on a mounting bracket? did you have to buy mounting bracket or what are you mounting to ? just straight on the bumper?

@JohnHarmon

10 ай бұрын

This is a bracket that sits in front of the bumper and is tied into the frame of the truck (bolted on at the front). It is separate from the bumper

What was the chrome part that you added to the Positive port of the battery?

@JohnHarmon

7 ай бұрын

I believe that it is a fuse that comes with the winch

What’s that rack on the front of the truck that the winch sits on? I guess that would be a must before you get a winch right?

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

You need some way to tie it to the frame. That can be done in various ways, but this is probably the most common

What brand winch mount/grille guard is that?

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure. It came with the truck. I can't find any maker marks on it

Red Loctite... It will never go anywhere again

Love you.

We’re did you get the winch bumper from I know your in the USA

@HemiLyfestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Ebay, Amazon, harbor freight

Spray the cable with ACF-50 to prevent corrosion.

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

thx

I have Westin brush guard and i'm looking for a winch tray like that, but harbor freight winch trays don't have left & right ends on them like yours, to be bolted to brush guard vertical uprights. . End plates, side plates, not sure. Harbor freights trays can only be bolted at the bottom, they have no left & right side ends. I have 33 & 15/16" between brush guard main verticals. Anyone figure out what brand brush guard this is ? Maybe i can buy just the tray. What is measurement between brush guard vertical flat uprights? (Where the tray sits.)

Very cool set up. Your F350 about 9,700 lbs (GVWR)?

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, roughly that. I carry around a spare fuel tank with about 50 gallons of fuel, so I think I am right around 10K lbs. With the spare tank full it rides a bit smoother I have noticed.

Is it waterproof? Like if I drove into a puddle that was too deep the winch would be fine?

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

The winch should be, but I bet water would get into the control box on top unless you sealed it better. If you sealed the control box I don't see why it would have any issues.

@ethanjohnson9477

4 жыл бұрын

My customers 3rd gen yota was rolled into a high flowing mountain river and remained there for 5 weeks until the snow and river level was low enough to attempt a rescue. The winch was under water the entire 5 weeks and was still fired up to help with the rescue. And yes still working to this day.

weld two L 's on two of the bolts through a lock between them

Can i know.how much is that type of winch that you install on your car

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

I think they go for $400 retail, but if I remember correctly I got it for around $270..... but don't remember for sure.

Hans Zimmer FTW

What are you asking for it? Diesel?

Check that ecu after that fire work show

Can you reply to this with a link of the brush guard you have there? Thanks.

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, I am not sure what brand it is or where it was purchased. When I bought the truck it was already on it.

@GusgusA1

5 жыл бұрын

You can get them from warn

Just put a cover over it that reads harbor freight. That should deter theft. bwahaha

@tommartin3016

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

What type of mounting bracket did you use

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

Just the one that came with the winch bumper

@georgegrundeman7509

6 жыл бұрын

Who made the bumper? I wanna but one for a '01 F-350 Superduty?

You should use a battery just for the winch.

My winch bumper says it will take up to a 10k winch! Do you know if the badland 12k will mount up to the same holes as a 10k lb winch??

@JohnHarmon

3 жыл бұрын

Unsure, but I am guessing they are pretty universal. If not, having to drill some new holes isn't that bad. Just go at a slower speeds so you don't heat up your bit and destroy it.

Any one know if i can mount this on a rough country mount?

Just curious how you got shocked? Didn’t look like your body was grounded?

@JohnHarmon

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't get shocked, just scared me

sir do you have available 10 tons winch for my mini dump truck? and how much?

Great job man! Don't listen to the jealous haters who wish they had a Ford.

i got one of those bumpers from rhino-- 1000 bucks and was told by rhino its just lipstick, its just for appearance it cant handle a winch-- did yours last? i thought these things were used by police to push and pit manuers

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the winch is fine. I haven't had an issue. I know that the bull bars won't take jack though.

What bull bar is that?

@JohnHarmon

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew, but I can't find any identifying information on it (I bought the truck with it already on it)

I laughed more than I should have at the short out on the battery, but only because of how many times I've done it. And that you can laugh at yourself about it.

Does it drain the battery when not being used ?

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

No

How about the long black one? Where did you connect that to?

@JohnHarmon

2 жыл бұрын

It has been some time since I installed this, so I think there were 3 cables if I remember. Positive/Negative battery terminal cables (black for negative) and the ground.

@jakeestrada1239

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHarmon I just found it, had iy connected wrong and the ground wire burned of and smoked.. Time to get some eyelets and ne wire lol

Provide purchase link

get someone to weld a plate around a few of the bolts so no tools can get to them

Shouldnt you connect a negative wire straight to your battery?

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

It is. If you are talking about the tiny wire toward the end, that was the ground.

@stomaccount1

5 жыл бұрын

I throught you grounded to the chassis. It could be the standard wiring of the car (chassis to battery) isn’t big enough to deal with these high currents.

What bumper is that?

@JohnHarmon

6 ай бұрын

I wish I knew, but there aren't any markings on it that I can find to identify it. It came with the truck when I bought it.

That music lol who you think you are the Gladiator?

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

Better than Benny Hill.... :)

You're a pro and you got shocked. Can you describe what you did wrong and how to avoid it so the many non pro's viewing this can avoid getting shocked? Would removing the negative cable from the battery have solved this? Thanks!

@JohnHarmon

3 жыл бұрын

I'm no pro. :) Just have to make sure you don't cross-connect the terminals. Covering one of them with something insulated while doing this should suffice.

@erikdale9145

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHarmon the full answer would've been the negative should've been removed at the beginning, and extenders in lieu of deep sockets never work well. Just a humble 2cents

How reliable are these winches? I mean for real outback kind of stuff?

@JohnHarmon

4 жыл бұрын

They aren't fast, but other than that I don't know. I can't afford a Warn, and I suspect this is better than nothing

@no_handle_required

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHarmon I'm thinking of a harbor for the rear but then again, i don't want to rely on something when i need it most. Rather save up for a dominator or a warn. Sure is tempting to try a harbor one though.

@rpflueger3700

2 жыл бұрын

@@no_handle_required after one year of heavy use i had to replace the wire end caps, and the ground wire inside the control box. but still works flawlessly. just be careful bot to burn it up with extended pulls.

you think it will be enough power ro pull a wrecked car with no tires onto my tilt bed trailer?

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

I would think so, but you might want to add a snatch block or two to double or triple the pulling power

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

best torque is with most of the line out (only about 4 wraps around the drum when you start to pull)

@enriquegarcia1685

6 жыл бұрын

is it really 12000 pounds thougth?

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, otherwise it would be false advertisement and they would be sued. I am sure it is even more than 12K, as they build in a little bit of leeway. Pulling a wrecked car with no tires onto a trailer would be difficult, but it can do it, especially if you use a snatchblock or two. With one snatch block you cut the load in half. You do have a duty cycle to worry about though.... 30-45 seconds on under load, and then you have to let it cool 15 minutes; otherwise you risk burning up the motor

Hows the wench now? I just ordered one.

@JohnHarmon

2 жыл бұрын

The winch is still fine. Haven't had to use it since installing it, but that is the way things go. Don't need it when you have it, need it when you don't (kind of like insurance). :)

Red lock tight

Have you put it to use yet and if so do you have any videos you can show us

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

Not yet. There was one trip I could have used it, but we took my brother's truck instead of mine.

@Bluelightbandit

4 жыл бұрын

What about now?

@rpflueger3700

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bluelightbandit I have this same winch that I use on my car trailer. Its a beast. I can pull heavy SUVs up the tilt on my car trailer from inside while i steer it on. ive also used it mounted to my hitch reciever to pull a vehicle up a hill that i couldnt make it up with my truck pulling the trailer with the car on it.

What mount plate is that?

@JohnHarmon

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know actually

@kantill

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHarmon ok thanks

Now what about the rear installation of it? Lol

I wouldn't trust two 7/16' bolts to hold the weight of anything under load!

Can i connect the winch on acc?

@JohnHarmon

Жыл бұрын

I don't know what you are asking, but I would just google it

You can't beat it for $300!

@flamecranium7787

4 жыл бұрын

seems like a lot for chinese crap

that a home made bracket?

@JohnHarmon

3 жыл бұрын

No

@richardemily1905

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHarmon mind my asing where did ya get it at?

Chickens, Turkeys, ducks, Geese. Is that foul language?

@JohnHarmon

4 жыл бұрын

:)

I would purchase one if it only took 9 minutes to install! lol

Next time run the cord threw the grill,and you will have more extra wirring

Wow - dude, did you have your radio passcode?

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

not sure what you mean

this is the only video i can find of someone installing this winch on a truck front. everyone else seems to be putting them on receiver mounts or trailers. i still am looking for a video of a bumper mount because i dont have any brushguard etc... in front. the universal mount from harbor freight for this winch does not show how to mount the mount lol. guess i will have to take it to a shop. nice truck by the way.

@JohnHarmon

6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@matrut28

6 жыл бұрын

FixedByDoc . com I also purchased this winch with the universal mount. The mount is very heavy duty. I had to customize the frame alittle and the mount but I was able to install it behind the front bumper and valence. I also had to extend the farelead out a few inches with washers and a heavy sleeve and large grade 8 bolt so the rollers stuck out a little just under the bumper.

Looks like a bad case of Red Bull abuse to me! LOL!

its a ford so it definatly needs a winch!

@JohnHarmon

5 жыл бұрын

lol.... true that. I wish I could afford something different, but I can't

@kevinharris4717

5 жыл бұрын

So yep Chevy for life!

AQUI NO BRASIL CHAMARIAMOS DEC JUMENTO KKKK

Funny went you need you dint have it now that you have it you won’t used lol just life twists lol

@JohnHarmon

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, just like insurance. You buy it and don't need it, you pass on it and you get hosed.