2022年8月12日 · I actually have a Badlands Apex 12000 on my JL and a Warn Platinum 12000 on my van. I would never buy that Warn winch again. The wireless remote is literally a joke. The remote is rechargeable but the implementation is so bad that it is obviously constantly talking with the winch even when switched off so the battery constantly dies.

2024年12月2日 · I know there are a lot of write-ups for the Badlands Apex winch install but I thought I should add mine in case it provides someone some additional info. The basics: 2024 Gladiator Rubicon X; Stock steel bumper (Winch ready) Grimm Offroad Steel Bumper Winch Plate, GOR10067 (At Northridge 4X4) Badland Apex 12,000 lbs winch with synthetic rope

2020年5月4日 · My issue is how much better is the Apex compared to the regular one. I know Apex has synthetic Line and wireless remote comes with it but as far as getting the job done is there a huge difference. The Apex is on sale for $499.00 right now and the regular one is $289.00, I'm trying to justify the extra $200.

2020年5月21日 · So I was all in on getting the Badlands Apex Winch until last night I found the Smittybilt 12000lb x20 winch for 599.00, then I looked on Marketplace and found a guy with 2 Smittybilt x20 10000lb winches new in box for $400 a piece. Now I'm trying to decide which one I want to get. I used a...

2024年12月20日 · Maximus-3, Grimm, Warn all have winch plates for the factory steel bumper that are robust and work with the APEX 12000 without drilling new holes in the plate. Make sure you get the right one for your Jeep.

2022年6月11日 · If the winch isn't clearing - what plate are you using? Never heard of the winch control box itselt not clearing. Mine fit. I did tweak the wire routing a bit, and I did put washers in to space the winch plate out about 1/8" - but - I could have used the member-made plates to space it out but I don't think he was making them when I did my winch.

2022年4月25日 · I put a Badlands Apex 12k on this past week. I used Rugged Ridge spacers and Maximus-3 winch plate. Everything fit together nicely and the winch clutch release clears the bumper. Everything included in either Apex, Maximus or Rugged box. I did not need to buy anything extra. The wiring of the Apex is against the grill pretty tight.

2021年11月5日 · If I go with the Warn, I probably do not need the 12-S; obviously, the HF Badlands Apex is only available in one configuration. All of my research suggests both are very well built with the Harbor Freight winch designed to compete with the Warn Zeon units.

2023年2月7日 · I am team don't cover your winch. But definitely inspect your winch line regularly and wash if needed. I've had my winch uncovered for 3 years and both winch and line look and behave like new. There is no indication of UV damage to the line whatsoever. I also think it is fine to cover your winch if you'd like.

2023年4月1日 · I had heard nothing but glowing reviews about this winch so when the 25% off coupon came out back in February I picked one up for my 2 door Willys. Had it installed a few weeks ago and finally got around to pre-tensioning the synthetic winch line today.