Warn Hidden Winch - Rough Country Mount

[ryannshit]

Got mine installed today. Boy, cutting off the frame extensions was a chore. Once I finished that, the rest seemed to fall into place pretty easily. Like everyone else, I had to go get a few extra bolts and washers for the new skid plate. I used the Badlands Apex winch from HF. Everything lined up great, except for the clutch handle. The way it’s oriented, you can’t rotate the handle between engaged and free spin due to the hose from the inter cooler. Also, the controller extension was completely different (different number of prongs) so will have to look into other extensions for the controller. It is wireless though, so will probably just use it that way for the most part.

Awesome looks great and I agree on the bracket chopping being a chore.

The Warn controller wire would not work with the RC extension either but it is also Bluetooth. I was worried about charging the controller so luckily the Warn controller cable was super long and I ended up wiring it through the firewall gromit.

Now before offroading I will just be plugging the control in from inside the cab.

+ @redone17 who I think also was installing a Badlands winch with the RC kit.

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[JustSendItDude]

Awesome looks great and I agree on the bracket chopping being a chore.

The Warn controller wire would not work with the RC extension either but it is also Bluetooth. I was worried about charging the controller so luckily the Warn controller cable was super long and I ended up wiring it through the firewall gromit.

Now before offroading I will just be plugging the control in from inside the cab.

+ @redone17 who I think also was installing a Badlands winch with the RC kit.

Appreciate it! I didn’t think to run the controller cable through the firewall into the cabin, as the cable I have is extremely long as well (I believe 12 ft). I’ll most certainly do this now. Thanks for the tip.

 

[ryannshit]

Appreciate it! I didn’t think to run the controller cable through the firewall into the cabin, as the cable I have is extremely long as well (I believe 12 ft). I’ll most certainly do this now. Thanks for the tip.

No worries! I keep it wrapped and velcro strapped to the side of the driver panel nice and tucked away.

In the video I posted at the beginning of the thread, I have a quick pic of the gromit I went through but I have a manual transmission which I'm told may have a different firewall entry

 

[JustSendItDude]

No worries! I keep it wrapped and velcro strapped to the side of the driver panel nice and tucked away.

In the video I posted at the beginning of the thread, I have a quick pic of the gromit I went through but I have a manual transmission which I'm told may have a different firewall entry

No worries! I keep it wrapped and velcro strapped to the side of the driver panel nice and tucked away.

In the video I posted at the beginning of the thread, I have a quick pic of the gromit I went through but I have a manual transmission which I'm told may have a different firewall entry

Just finished up getting it through. A little bit of a pain, but managed. I’ll grab some Velcro and tuck it away as well. Thanks again for the idea.

I think the handle on your Warn switching from engaged to free spin is orientated the same way the as my Badlands. Do you have issues switching the handle between modes?

 

[ryannshit]

Just finished up getting it through. A little bit of a pain, but managed. I’ll grab some Velcro and tuck it away as well. Thanks again for the idea.

I think the handle on your Warn switching from engaged to free spin is orientated the same way the as my Badlands. Do you have issues switching the handle between modes?

I can engage/disengage fine. The trouble is reaching the clutch lever but I ordered a claw grabber tool that will work.

 

[redone17]

Link for claw grabber?

Now I’m concerned about the clutch on the badland. I didn’t foresee that issue and the other users that I’ve seen install the badland with the RC mount hadn’t mentioned the interference.

 

[JustSendItDude]

I can engage/disengage fine. The trouble is reaching the clutch lever but I ordered a claw grabber tool that will work.

When I turn the clutch from engaged to free spool, it hits the large hose halfway through the turn from the intercooler. I assume yours spins under the hose?

 

[ryannshit]

Link for claw grabber?

Now I’m concerned about the clutch on the badland. I didn’t foresee that issue and the other users that I’ve seen install the badland with the RC mount hadn’t mentioned the interference.

This here. I can still grab it without it but it's a bit of a stretch leaning in off the front of the bronco grill.

 

[ryannshit]

When I turn the clutch from engaged to free spool, it hits the large hose halfway through the turn from the intercooler. I assume yours spins under the hose?

Yeah I have clearance. Maybe your clutch sits higher than the Warn?

Here is a video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1EvhKrPxFkzP8pCz9

 

[redone17]

This here. I can still grab it without it but it's a bit of a stretch leaning in off the front of the bronco grill.

The link is not working.

I think the Evo 10 is lower profile on the sides…

 

[ryannshit]

The link is not working.

I think the Evo 10 is lower profile on the sides…

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[JustSendItDude]

Yeah I have clearance. Maybe your clutch sits higher than the Warn?

Here is a video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1EvhKrPxFkzP8pCz9

Yeah, I see the difference now. Both handles from each winch are pointed in the same direction, but the Badlands Apex rotates 180 degrees. It also has to turn from the 9'oclock to the 3'oclock in a counter-clockwise direction, and once it rotates just past 90 degrees, it hits the hose coming across the top of the winch. Since yours only has to turn 90 degrees and points down and away from the hose, it works fine.

 

[ryannshit]

Yeah, I see the difference now. Both handles from each winch are pointed in the same direction, but the Badlands Apex rotates 180 degrees. It also has to turn from the 9'oclock to the 3'oclock in a counter-clockwise direction, and once it rotates just past 90 degrees, it hits the hose coming across the top of the winch. Since yours only has to turn 90 degrees and points down and away from the hose, it works fine.

Can you take off the handle of the Badlands and make an extension somehow to engage/disengage?

 

[redone17]

Can you take off the handle of the Badlands and make an extension somehow to engage/disengage?

I just took off the clutch handle by removing the little retaining bolt. It’s all greased up and there is an o-ring to avoid moisture getting inside. The mechanism seems pretty specific. I don’t think I want to mess with that.

My current train of thought is to cut the handle to clear the hose and using a 1.5” socket notched out (the width of the handle) with an extension and a T handle. I’ve gotta measure the length needed. 24” extension may be overkill. 18” might be perfect.

Now I just need to sort out a bracket for the power disconnect…where’d you mount yours @JustSendItDude ?

 

[JustSendItDude]

I just took off the clutch handle by removing the little retaining bolt. It’s all greased up and there is an o-ring to avoid moisture getting inside. The mechanism seems pretty specific. I don’t think I want to mess with that.

My current train of thought is to cut the handle to clear the hose and using a 1.5” socket notched out (the width of the handle) with an extension and a T handle. I’ve gotta measure the length needed. 24” extension may be overkill. 18” might be perfect.

Now I just need to sort out a bracket for the power disconnect…where’d you mount yours @JustSendItDude ?

I have not mounted the power disconnect module yet. I forgot which thread I read it on, but apparently, Warn recommended to not use a power disconnect. So I’m a little hesitant to mount it.

I think cutting the handle is a viable option. I’m going to pick up your Amazon cart and see if I can’t make it work with those items.

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