Winch install ideas

[Indyharleyguy]

Hey All. I have a BADLAND APEX 12,000 lb. Winch with Synthetic Rope that I'm going to have installed on my 1984 CUCV. I was wondering if I can see some photos of winch installs others have done. I plan on having it installed on the front tow hooks.
Also anything I should know about the wiring connections.
Thanks

 

[Jeepadict]

If you type "cucv winch" into the search, it will give you a cornucopia of things to read on the subject.

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[sneekyeye]

I have a 12k Badlands winch, not the Apex. I mounted mine upside down, using the cut down Harbor Freight mount plate, to the upper frame rail right in the front. I cut a hole in the front bumper and put a fairlead plate cover one it. You really can't tell its there. I put the control box right near the washer reservoir. I did have to extend the wires, required additional purchase.

 

[Cucvnut]

Ev winch mount smittybilt 12k winch

 

[Indyharleyguy]

I have a 12k Badlands winch, not the Apex. I mounted mine upside down, using the cut down Harbor Freight mount plate, to the upper frame rail right in the front. I cut a hole in the front bumper and put a fairlead plate cover one it. You really can't tell its there. I put the control box right near the washer reservoir. I did have to extend the wires, required additional purchase.

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Thanks. I like the look like that just thought it would be difficult to do?

 

[sneekyeye]

My major problem turned out to be getting a drill bit short enough to use a right angle drill to drill the frame holes. I had to cut some drill bits down really short and file the end down to fit in a 3/8 right angle drill.
I needed to source additional longer wires and crimp ends, but that was easy enough.

If you are competent and confident, you can probably do it.