The CHEAPEST 10k Winch on Amazon!! Let's install it on the Montero!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2022
- In Todays video i Bought the Cheapest 10k, Synthetic line, wireless remote winch on amazon.com. I am going to install a behind the bumper bolt on winch mount on my 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. Once i finish installing this Winch we will be going to sections 2-3 of the Washington BDR trail with @DirtLifestyle and test out this budget recovery gear. This winch mount was disappointingly weak and i will not be able to use it without adding gussets and stiffening it up. I believe the winch itself will hold up great, but the solenoids and remotes are very cheap and feel they might fail pretty quickly. Once i have some time using this winch, i will do some more tests comparing to other winches. I also did a no load line test compared to the Harbor fright Badland Apex 12k Winch.
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I’ve used pretty much every cheap brand of winch from Amazon. X-Bill is by far the best one I have used. I use the 13 and 13.5k models. Have also used the expensive yellow winches from down under. Those are junk, but not as bad as the customer service. Only X-Bull to stay away from is the 2 speed model. No luck with that. I probably get over 1000 winch cycles a year over the last 9 years pulling cars, trucks, motor homes and semi trucks out of soft sand, so I do have some experience.
I love your content. An older but capable SUV built with Amazon bargains keeping up with rigs that cost 3x as much.
Thanks👊🏻
in italy it's called Mitsubishi pajero here in europe, everyone uses them and they go everywhere, and they are very reliable, many have more than 500k km!!
How has it held up so far I'm interested in finding out I'm looking into getting a winch finally.
Just purchased 2005 montero... Look forward to more montero stuff... Love your content.
Thanks man, unfortunately I sold the Montero to fund the straight axle swap S10 I am currently building, but I do love me a Montero.
I'm all for ease of install but $350 for that simple winch plate is nuts.
True, I am regretting not just making my own, now that I have to modify it anyways🤦🏻♂️
Had a great time on the BDR, man! 👊 Looking forward to some more trips
Absolutely, looking forward to doing the next sections🤟🏻
Great Video, man! Looks to be a really clean install. The Montero is looking great
Thanks👊🏻
We just did this install last month on my buddies 2003 Monty. Quick and easy. That plate is great!
Has he used it yet??? As I said in the video, I would never use it without adding some gussets and reinforcements, it moves a ton with just one hand. Great for looks only.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 he has not. I'll send the video to him so he can watch.
I am interested to hear from anyone who has actually used this plate, not just for looks. And see what happens.
I'm getting a pattern here.. the installers never test the winches..
I have the XBull 13k on my 4 runner it’s a great winch ..
Wow, 3/16 plate with a cool flag cutout where strength is needed... yeah that won't last... but as for the winch... good and bad... I put the Xbull 13K on a gladiator and the wireless and magnetic remote that came with it looks and sounds better than what yours had so I'd recommend the upgrade. But down side is the clutch is very picky about when it wants to engage or disengage.
Your reviews are genuine, I appreciate that
Thanks 👍🏻
3/16 isn’t plate.
I think I would have a hard time buying and relying on a cheap winch since I go out alone most of the time but when you have a friend to pull you out i wouldnt worry as much. It seems like some technology is costing less nowadays and making quality items cheaper but some cheap items are really crappy. It seems like it would be pretty fun trying out various cheap winches though to see if its actually worth it to buy premium. My worry is with longevity and those really hard long pulls especially in an emergency.
I had a smittybilt x20 10k winch that worked well for 5 years and I thought I compromised when buying that although i broke the case on a hard pull but it still worked when i removed it and got me out. Prior to that I ran warn and since then I've bought a few warn winches. We have warns on the front of all our jeeps currently. Recently I bought a cheaper warn vr8000 and made a removable rear winch setup for my jeep I made the plate and attachment as compact as possible its pretty heavy but the smaller winch reduces the weight and it fits in the back really well and i have an anderson plug ran off my rear battery to plug it in. I have a zeon 10k up front.
Smittybuilt is made in China too. Not everything made in China is junk.
That wiring job!!!
So you can replace the yellow cable with red? Thx
Xbull and openroad are basically copies of the Smittybuilt. I think their patient expired. Either one of them are decent winches, you can rotate the clutch housing if need be for mounting
Muddy, on that engine bay shot I noticed the top of your radiator is starting to yellow. That is the sign you need a new one. I'd go Denso or CSF from a 2003+. Thicker core and little more volumn and I'd also do the 2003+ thermostat as well. Either the OE from Luso or the Aisin from Rockauto. It is a 180 and not a 190 degree. Overall your truck will run cooler. As a added bonus you can do the Hayden HD fan clutch if that needs replaced too.
Thanks, good looking out👊🏻
@@MuddyBeards4X4 yes sir!
I have had the tow winch for 5 years the only issue is it gets warm for long use. You need to repack it with more grease before use you need to pull the rope out and restring it. Other than that it is a great unit I have used it on the beach a couple of times and in the mountains.
huh?
Yup xbull vs Harbour freight let’s do it
Did you make the comparison or long term video??? I’m curious
I bought two zeak 13k winches for 346 each, one is going on my 715 and one on my YJ. Hoping for some longevity from them
Nice, hopefully they hold up 🤞🏻
My winch is flapping in the wind, but my lights are new!
🤣 true…
Got the x-bull 12500# winch a few years back. No problems and works great!
Nice, good to hear.
Was there ever an update video made?
That winch plate is pathetic! Lol. Great video man, thanks! Love your content!
Haha, thanks. Yea I was not impressed.
Kelly would it be possible to incorporate a front skidplate/winch mount support?
The front skid is metal but very thin, I have ideas that will work. Just need to find time to do it.
I have a the 13k XBull on my XJ. Had to put new solenoids in it within a year. I contacted XBull and they didn't even respond. Other than that it has worked fine.
Yea, I assumed the solenoids and controllers would be the weak point on these.
I just got a badlands 12k from HF for $260 a few weeks ago with my ITC coupon
Nice, does it have synthetic line and wireless remote?
@@MuddyBeards4X4 no but for $260 out the door with tax, the added capacity and known reliability is worth adding a few bucks over the winch you are testing to add the synthetic line (minus if you sell the cable about $40 bucks) and add a great wireless remote for $40, i understand what you are doing but i think most would agree the risk of a no name is kinda scary if you are on a budget at least for me. I've bought cheaper things on the same kind of review and it bit me in the ass cause they weren't built equally and ended up spending more (grrrr), but rope and remote aside it was still cheaper for a better product even though it didn't come with accessories that if you can't afford are not necessary for it to work. But i like what you are doing! I just thought i would throw my 2 cents in there haha,
This is why I spent my own money to buy this, to see what you get for the price and test it. I could have just had harbor freight send me more free winches, but that doesn’t help you guys at all. I have had zero issues with either of my harbor freight winches, even my 9k badlands with steel line and no wireless that’s on my trailer.
I thought about getting one them winches, but after seeing just how cheap it looks I think I'll get a harbor freight one
That’s why I made the video, show you guys what you get. 👍🏻
What was the name of this winch?
Please do a long term review on the APEX winch.
I have done 2 already
Since the filming of this video, have you had a chance to use the winch yet? If yes what are your thoughts?
Not yet, the winch mounting plate is too weak to test it yet. Once I get a chance I will post an update
Yes yes yes finally montero videos yayyyyyyyyyyyyy
Haha, this is the 3rd video with the Montero in it. More to come👊🏻
@@MuddyBeards4X4 awesome plz do a walk around too and show us all the features and show every button on the van 😀
Haha, once I get a few more things done too it, I definitely will
take solenoids out of original box and mount inside air box will stay dry and cool
I thought about doing something like that.
What happened to the build was so exited
Let's hope you don't have to pull before you get the winch mount beefed up or you'll end up with a 2-part Monty.
🤣 very true
Let us know about winch long term I almost bought one also
👍🏻
With the 10sec difference, what are the gear ratios of both winches?
Xbull is 265:1 and the apex is 210:1.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 that explains it. My current 12k Kings is 214.1 and hate how slow it is.
$350 for that plate and its bending, WOW. for much less money you can build much stronger durable plate
A gdzie wyłącznik prądowy bezpieczeństwa -hebel??? Żeby nie było kłopotów konieczne
Any update on the winch or have another recommendation for a budget friendly option. 2004 WJ
I sold the Montero before I really used it. I have used the harbor freight badland apex 12k on all my other rigs for years and love it. It depends on budget and how often you will use it. This cheap one would be just fine for occasional use.
My issue is size, really trying to stick with a “hidden” winch bumper to maintain the factory front bumper. Something around a 10k should do the trick but I do have a practically new apex sitting unused on my f350 tow rig.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Why did you sell the Montero ? :( i was really curious how it would handle serious offroading
What’s the furthest you have towed with that 1st gen
Probably Johnson valley, been there a couple times, Moab and the most recent trip was the Dusy Ershim near Fresno.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 how far is that for you
About 1200 miles each way
Velco attachments I had (stolen form my kids) lying around..
All that and didnt even test it out
I have one of these and it's been the biggest pos I've ever had
Why did you sell this vehicle?
I have a new project I am building. There are multiple videos on the new project already🤟🏻
@@MuddyBeards4X4 nice! Whoever bought it is trying to sell it again down in Puyallup
Interesting, I will check it out. I know he was up snow wheeling with it last weekend. One of my buddies ran into him and sent me a photo, lol.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 gotcha, was interested in buying but the guy wasn’t forthcoming at all claiming he did all the work LOL. Ended up buying a montero over in Spokane last week and your vids have inspired me!
Nice, I looked and I couldn’t find anywhere he had it for sale. Looks like he still have it and is using it?? He tried to sell it to you? Where was this at?
Its been over 9months and yet no testing video... Very poor content
Not interested.