Harbor Freight Apex 5500lb Long Drum Winch

A description of how I assembled the Apex 5500lb winch onto the Harbor Freight 12,000lb winch mount.
the winch, with a snatch block, had no issue pull a 4450lb Discovery onto a trailer at a steep angle.
As always, my videos are for those that can't or won't pay someone to do something they, with a little guidance, could do themselves.
1:30s winch unbox
4:20s winch mount unbox
5:00 mount assembly
6:05 Winch assembly to mount and bracket mod
16:50 Winch test

[@kshaffer1964]

Thanks for the video... I just bought one with a 20 percent discount coupon and your right, the instructions are a lacking. I have an after market bumper on my 95 Toyota Pickup that is very similar to the winch mount you installed your winch on. Again, thanks for the vid.

[@Haroldjasonlentz]

I like how you did that!

[@timothyboone5003]

Found this video after I had did this same thing. Except I mounted the relay to the inside of one of the handle post. And omitted the battery disconnect, since the winch isn’t hard wired to a battery, there wasn’t a need for it.

[@thewayididit6641]

Ive used mine on several vehicles, i like the setup being mobile. The only reason i added the disconnect, even though you're correct, it's not needed, is to avoid shorting while connecting to and disconnecting from the battery.

[@timothyboone5003]

That makes sense. At least you noticed the issue with not enough clearance to connect the blue wire before mounting the winch on the plate. I learned the hard way. Same as with the fairlead.

[@mrmilo5203]

Nice work 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@frogy130video]

Doing this with mine right now.

[@f87115]

Also, is this too small for a Cherokee , the actual cherokees❤Xj? Will take anyones opinion bc I keep getting two opposing ones on the interwebz , maybe I should just try

[@MacsSpecialitiesProperties]

Any updates on the Winch? I just installed this winch on my Jeep Liberty!!

[@thewayididit6641]

Ive used it to pull vehicles, trees, and a huge rock up a hill. I use it with the block everytime. It does the job with no more loading than i would expect.
My next pull will be stumps, no too big. I think thats the real test.

[@MacsSpecialitiesProperties]

Wow Sweet!! Thanks for the update! @@thewayididit6641

[@f87115]

Where does the red wire go? The little red one that says if not attached won’t work, just straight to the positive battery terminal?

[@thewayididit6641]

If you watch from the 14min mark, I explain where this goes. If you pause at the 15:57 mark, you can see the little red wire going under the boot.
Hope this helps. While you're watching, hit subscribe!

[@f87115]

@@thewayididit6641 thanks man 👍

[@w.phelps2686]

Installing on trailer hitch....😮