For anyone that wants to know, on fire trucks that have shinny chrome tow hooks, i used a harbor freight 6 foot lifting sling, cheaper then a tree saver. Pulled a tiller truck with a blown diff, with a pumper truck. But still an $11.00 strap to pull 55,000 lbs thats impressive. And a tiller is a fire truck with trailer/ladder combo.
@jerrytipsword3033
7 ай бұрын
impressive having an engine pull a bendy truck. fellow firefighter here
@mackenzieclancy959
2 жыл бұрын
Some of the things at harbor freight aren't worth the price of the box they came in, but there are a few things there worth their weight in gold. I used to read a lot of offroad magazines back in the day. They did a winch shoot out every year. The warn always won even when it broke and the badlands didn't. I bought a badlands winch and stopped reading magazine gear reviews after that issue
@drams1145
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people rave about the Badlands winches. On the flipside, Warn does make quality products, but for the few people that did end up with lemons, I've heard their warranty policy is heinous.
@mackenzieclancy959
2 жыл бұрын
@@drams1145 I can't speak for the warn warranty, I've never owned one of their products. My badlands winch has yanked down more trees clearing land than most people use one to get unstuck. The one time I snapped the line because it got kinked, I took the whole thing to a harbor freight and they handed me a new one, no questions
@drams1145
2 жыл бұрын
@@mackenzieclancy959 can't argue with that. I've been back and forth on winches for a while now, but the Badlands products are certainly a contender.
@ponyboy481
2 жыл бұрын
After watching Matt's off road recovery now for a yr or so I'm ready to buy a badlands Seeing it used in real world hard recoveries
@WilC379
Жыл бұрын
Every so often Superwinch has a 50% off sale. I pick up a Talon 9.5i off their website for $549 shipped a while back.
@2-old-Forthischet
Жыл бұрын
I have some of those items from HF but have yet to use them. Going off on a little different tangent, after years of shopping there, I have finally learned to stop buying mechanical stuff from HF. I've had HF mechanical things break from non-use! The last mechanical item I bought from HF literally broke upon inspecting it! I just replaced the item with a number two quality rated item in the country (the number one was sold out) and it cost twice as much but the quality is very obvious and the use is so much easier!
@JasonExplainsThings
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I saw some of the new badlands recovery gear and I'm definitely interested in a few items. I also have a Yankum rope and it's totally worth the money. About a month ago we ran into some crazy muddy conditions that we didn't expect. Ended up using the rope to recover several strangers and then the vehicles in our group multiple times. Got us out of some pretty crazy mud holes.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Yea man, I love the Yankum rope.
@fike301
8 ай бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4rhinousa rope works well too and straps
@jackiejoe8930
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping us keep our fun affordable.
@samsanderson7159
2 жыл бұрын
One important piece of gear you didn't mention is the winch damper. HF has this for about $25. I've put one in both our jeeps. Recovery gear is a must if you offroad, and even though synthetic doesn't store the energy that steel does, that cable can still fly when it breaks.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I would agree, but no one I know runs cable anymore, so i don’t use a winch damper, it’s unnecessary. With a steel cable absolutely I would use one.
@greenhometony
Жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 if there is any steel in your line it's still not a bad idea. We always used old bath towels, I've actually seen it work.
@louisperich6678
Жыл бұрын
sorry, I must be behind the times. If not cable, what do people run now? Are winches obsolete too? Asking just out of ignorance, thank you
@samsanderson7159
Жыл бұрын
@@louisperich6678 a lot of people are getting away from steel cable and going to synthetic rope on their winch. It's plenty strong and it doesn't store energy the way steel does. So if it breaks, it falls to the ground a lot sooner and doesn't have the recoil or whip of a steel cable.
@louisperich6678
Жыл бұрын
Ahh, thank you. I did not realize synthetic had taken over winches too. I always assumed the maximum practical cable diameter and its required strength was incompatible with synthetics. Appreciate the insight!
@carnagejlu
Жыл бұрын
All of my recovery gear is badlands including my winch. It’s gotten me out of frame deep mud with ease. Quality with a good price is tough to beat.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Nice, good to hear
@jimalton1564
Жыл бұрын
My measure of recovery gear is...would you trust your life to it? Because it sometimes comes to that. I have the Badlands Apex 12 winch and I have trusted my life to it, and I'm still here. It now has a cracked aluminum cover, no fault of the winch-he 12k rated bumper winch mount actually bent during a hard single line pull. I repaired the bumper and reinforced it and the winch is still working perfectly. The cover is only cosmetic so I left it until I can find a replacement. I'll be trying more of their gear in the future. As someone else said, HF stuff in general is hit or miss, with lots of junk on the shelves, but the Badlands line seems to be a big hit.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
The exact same thing happened to me, I have a video on it. The winch bent my winch plate during a hard pull and cracked the cover when it twisted. Still worked fine. 👊🏻
@brianpardee1281
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I'd advise against is chinese metal shackles if you're going to do a lot of snatch strap type recoveries a Crosby or Campbell shackle the same size is about 25 to 30 bucks and you can count on them to not be tempered incorrectly which in a shock loading type environment I would recommend going American on those forces can quickly double or triple in those dynamic environments
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I see your point, but I have never seen a metal d ring shackle fail, either cheap or expensive. Maybe if you are talking huge weight 1 ton or larger, or excavator size recovery. But for Jeep size, I have never seen a failure in almost 15 years.
@toddk1377
Жыл бұрын
I use metal shackles I got off Amazon for my M35A2 and I've pulled two trucks out of the mud at the same time as well as pull tree's down, remove large fallen tree's and recover the truck a few times. All of these were well over a few thousand pounds and the truck recover, well the truck weighs 14k lbs, with HD 25T shackles, they haven't even bent. I'd expect my cable or strap to break before any of these shackles.
@adventureswithbradley9768
Жыл бұрын
The explanation between both and the demonstration was very impressive I am very thrilled I will definitely be getting one of each two soft shackles for the V Bridal
@explore_off_road
2 жыл бұрын
Some pretty cool stuff. No good to me, as I'm in Canada, but it's the winch hook that gets me here. I ALMOST got caught up the excitement or Hype of all the new fangled stuff ... but myself, when I wanna be quick with the winch, nothing beats a hook. So I never went with any others. Nothing like laying on a hood or wading into a river then trying to find the tow hook and screwing in a shackle! That sucks ... run down, slap a hook on ... done! ... okay,now I will go finish watching.
@trevorturk7473
Жыл бұрын
Harbor freight is definitely stepping up. The US GENERAL tool boxes look great and seem to be super good quality for 1/4 the price of tool truck brands.
@mrheart4242
2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of the snatch block from harbor freight. I use them regularly. Loading animals that are no longer among us. I've got a year on them using a atv wench tripping, or quadruple the line into the trailer. A little lube and the go. The huge hole where the bearing is gives a great place to put a chain through allowing a better purchase for the pull and it rolls and flows smoothly. Just a touch of lube now and again. Straps don't stretch as much. It's for a pull or wench extension. The rope is braded to stretch.
@truthserum9157
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think most know that.
@ridgerunner106
Жыл бұрын
Snatch straps are braided loose.
@joma13344
2 жыл бұрын
You know, the only negative things I hear about badlands come from people who have never used them or given them a chance.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, very true, or from improper use..
@disasterduck13
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@americanmade422
Жыл бұрын
I have the aluminum winch shackle mount on my ironman4x4 winch. I didn't like leaving the rope hanging, my old hook was rusting horribly after a few months. I may get a factory 55 winch shackle hook, they will actually sit flush against the fairlead.
@PaulKaiser42
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Kelly 👍🏻👍🏻
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks👊🏻
@arloweyers5432
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Badlands brand..!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@scootypuffjr.
Жыл бұрын
You get what you pay for. And that holds true even at Harbor Freight. If you buy their higher end option of anything, you will get a legit, usable item. Their cheapest options are still garbage. Icon, Badlands, Bauer, etc are decent to say the least.
@saintarmstrong8790
Жыл бұрын
Drives me nuts people call shackles D-rings.
@MS-kh2je
2 жыл бұрын
Another youtuber tested & reviewed hand tools and had found the icon tools from HF to be up there with snapon
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t test icon tools, I do have some icon screw drivers but that’s not what the videos is about. I was a professional mechanic for almost 10 years and most of my tools are Cornwell, Matco and snap on. I wouldn’t claim that because I didn’t test that, but maybe that would be a good idea…..🤔
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
You are correct, I misunderstood what he said for sure. That’s my bad.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Misunderstood this comment, I would agree with you 100%. I have had good luck with all my icon tools so far.
@k9er233
8 ай бұрын
That 'D-ring' is called a Bow Shackle.
@UnbendingMetal
2 жыл бұрын
Try the 2" strap for your application, it will be plenty strong but have more stretch since you are closer to the rated load.
@pbartolomeo05
Жыл бұрын
That wasn't a "D" Ring. It is a bow shackle.
@timcauthen3289
2 жыл бұрын
really like your reviews!
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man🤟🏻
@tomhubbard353
2 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the HF synthetic winch rope? I still have a wire rope on mine (I know gasp,,, whatever life is dangerous LOL)
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
The original rope that came on my 12k apex winch is still holding up great, almost 3 years of heavy use, so yes I would recommend buying it to swap out the old cable🤟🏻
@robertfitzkee3862
Жыл бұрын
The only shackles I ever know of or heard of was what goes on your leaf springs on a Jeep in the rear. Anything for the front or d -rings d hooks whatever Guess it just depends who's saying it. Don't think there is a right way or wrong way. D rings is what I always knew him was and like I said shackles go on the back of leaf springs on a Jeep or a truck
@kylancook3477
2 жыл бұрын
On another video they also talked about the snatch straps having a life span and can eventually lose their stretch
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I did hear that too, this strap doesn’t have number of uses on it like they said, I checked. I will just use it until it becomes damaged and unsafe to use.
@jasonh4167
Жыл бұрын
straps.are not kenitic do not yank on them. the strech is the stich in at the ends tearing they are "tow straps"
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Not true, These recovery snatch straps actually stretch some, I have used many straps some that do not stretch and some that do and this one definitely does. You can feel a difference. And the stitching is just fine.
@inspireonex
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like HF released that soft shackle just to shit on Bleepinjeep's $500 one. There is no substitute for quality gear but $500 for a shackle is just ignorant.
@Agent.K.
2 жыл бұрын
500??? Wtf!
@gageboysgarage6059
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👊🏻
@lesrinehart933
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@dandahermitseals5582
10 ай бұрын
Why do people use the soft shackles? Dandahermit
@pryme2013
8 ай бұрын
I have a 7,200lb truck. Do you think the 2” badlands would be good enough to keep in the truck for winter snow recovery? I don’t off road it. Or would the 3” be better? Can a guy just wrap the strap over itself around points under a car to pull it out of a ditch quick. Like a wheel etc
@billl.3917
2 жыл бұрын
One off subject question? Is the Montera a front wheel vehicle?
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
It’s 2wd, awd, 4wd and 4low, lol. It does it all.
@bwhartman1
2 жыл бұрын
Do those snatch straps have a number of pulls you can use them for like the arb ones? I wanna say you can only use the arb one 5 pulls then it's junk? Curious about that
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I have heard about this as well. I checked and I couldn’t find any set number for these. They won’t necessarily be “junk” just won’t have the stretch and could be used as a tow strap or anchor strap after it loses its stretch.
@bwhartman1
2 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 oh right on, the video I saw before I think said you shouldn't use them beyond the 5 hits. I could be wrong though. Think it was an Australian guy with Matt from Matt's off-road recovery
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Yea that’s the one I saw as well. But I have never seen what he was talking about on a strap before.
@mattstone73
Жыл бұрын
Is it worth it, but I’m not going to buy one because I already have one…. So we still don’t know if it’s worth it.
@ThisPlace4Now
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@merrittmcdowell8675
2 жыл бұрын
What part of Washington are you from? I'm just outside of Yakima!
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Over near Seattle, western Washington👊🏻
@merrittmcdowell8675
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get a chance to 4 by down power line before they shut it down or have you been up to funny rocks?
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
I have heard of power line, but we do naches, funny rocks, moon rocks at least once a year
@merrittmcdowell8675
2 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 excellent
@goodgreenmen2126
2 жыл бұрын
Red Rock Crawlers suggested to stay away from the harbor freight Badlands and probably the recovery gear too. Looking down the line for a winch and more trail gear to go with some newly installed Hyline bumpers. Thanks for the review
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Well… I have been using the winch for almost 3 years, have 2 videos on it, and I love it. And I have had nothing but good luck with the recovery gear so far, but that’s just my experience👍🏻
@elg1514
2 жыл бұрын
Red rock who??
@JT_70
2 жыл бұрын
There are several off-road recovery channels of guys who do full time recovery. They are all using Badlands or Apex winches having switched from Warn. In some of their videos they compared Warn to Badlands durability and Badlands won.
@breastmeatonly
Жыл бұрын
Go watch their videos then.
@goodgreenmen2126
Жыл бұрын
@@breastmeatonly I do thanks
@scottnichols309
Жыл бұрын
If I had a badland apex winch I wood have winch cable. And not synthetic winch rope why I like winch cable it’s stronger and you can drag it threw stuff. And the thing I don’t like about synthetic rope it feels cheap it doesn’t look strong and the sun can weaken it
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
The negatives you are mentioning “doesn’t look strong” and “feels cheap” are just incorrect. They ARE stronger than steel cable, safer, weight less, don’t kink or bur. There is more maintenance and yes uv can weaken them over time. But the pros way out way the cons for me. I will never run a steel cable again.
@TwistedOff
7 ай бұрын
👍
@jasonh4167
Жыл бұрын
everybody should know that "straps" are not kenitic.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Although I would not call them kinetic rope, this strap in particular is meant for recovery and has some give to it and stretch. Unlike regular straps which would have no give in them. so it does help when recovering.
@RedRockCrawlers
2 жыл бұрын
its important to know the breaking points of the recovery gear you use. the harbor freight stuff is less expensive which appeals to a lot of folks, but they don't generally have the same strength as something like factor 55. If a part breaks that can be a bad problem.
@Bigspoiledkid
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. If you are pulling weight, synthetic rope and Factor55. Just property maintenance and got stuck with a couple yards of DG, 14’ dump trailer and 3500, about 22k lbs and shredded my cable and Amazon snatch. Changed to 5/8” Amsteel, closed system, and 1.125” Dyneema tow rope. Hopefully some of these guys will test their equipment before getting stuck.
@tommcelroy6975
8 ай бұрын
Those are NOT D rings they are Shackles
@pabloescobar7802
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had great luck out of their products .. I can’t afford 400$ Yankems ..
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Yankums are not $400….They are $169 and even cheaper using our discount code.
@erichughes9098
2 жыл бұрын
😎👍
@BurninBogey7
6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't trust a left handed, metric flat head screwdriver from HF.
@jeffjones4006
2 жыл бұрын
Hey learn the proper name for the gear, that’s a screw pin shackle, Not a D ring.
@cl4367
Жыл бұрын
Hell with the trees😂 chain is cheaper
@charlesirby9222
Жыл бұрын
"Buy...'Made in the USA'!" Let your $ support Americans! America first!
@4X4JEEPMODS
8 ай бұрын
My only problem with this whole scenario is this is harbor freight 🙄 and I'm sorry but if I'm going to pay $35 for a soft shackle shackle ,I'll buy a Name brand one,
@gnarkillgnarkill7725
Жыл бұрын
its called "wire rope" ..not "cable"😉
@eddieknight8392
2 жыл бұрын
People will laugh at hf stuff and turn right around and buy smitty built....lol
@briancc2100
Жыл бұрын
I have rigger quality tow ropes and would never ever be any of these
@franktrammell5245
8 ай бұрын
Comparing a Tow Strap and a Kinetic Rope is like Comparing Jeeps to Tricycles, they aren't the same application. Users/people on here will take this info the wrong way and GO I saw it on youtube, dude said kinetic rope, and then ultimately lead to a disaster. Please refrain from making these out to be the same idea.. they are not.
@MuddyBeards4X4
8 ай бұрын
I see what you are saying, but please do some research before commenting as you seem to be the one confused.. these are “snatch straps” not to be confused with “tow straps”. These stretch about 20% which have a little give during a recovery. A kinetic rope is different as it stores more energy like 30%. I use my Yankum kinetic rope most of the time, which works amazingly but is quite expensive. After using all types of straps and ropes, I feel most people can get away with spending the $50 on the harbor freight snatch strap, Not tow strap and have good success instead of the $200 for a Yankum or $225 for a factor 55. I talk about the difference between these straps and ropes in the video so no ones should be confused.
@franktrammell5245
8 ай бұрын
Ohhhh !!! My bad... snatch straps? How did I miss that... uggg@@MuddyBeards4X4
@andrewsreviews4748
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m sure that every off-roading person who has looked at those Badlands straps has wondered how they compare to a kinetic rope. You’ve provided the answers that we all needed.
@jfarris21
2 жыл бұрын
One of the things I like about you and your videos is you tend to use gear that people can actually afford some way afford some of us can't afford the more high dollar gear to start off
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I tend to use affordable gear, because that’s what I can actually afford and the cheaper gear, in some cases is just as good as the hype of a big name brands.
@chriswhitehouse9764
2 жыл бұрын
Also like the fact you don’t use “eye candy” like another channel that’s distracting from your technical content. Thanks for that!
@josephbenjamin8965
2 жыл бұрын
I pulled my sons new Gladiator that was high centered in the snow with my Samurai and a 12000 Apex Winch. Saved our day of wheelin!
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, good to hear👊🏻
@jasonburns1955
Жыл бұрын
I just think it's cool to see you hanging with other KZitemrs (Dirt Lifestyle's Taco in the backdrop), and keeping to a theme of true off-roaders - assessing all gear for its relative and comparative value, and passing along what you learn, along with an informed opinion.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👊🏻
@richfarfugnuven6308
2 жыл бұрын
"I like that it's large" that's what she said. I'm in my 50's, but 12 mentally...
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@deanwattles8722
2 жыл бұрын
Why do people call shackles "D" rings? If it has a bolt that threads into one side, it's a shackle. "D" rings are for one thing, "D" shaped and they have a "U" shaped mount that welds on to the structure letting the D-ring swing. I have D-rings welded on my jeep bumpers and I carry shackles in my box of straps. I work in the theater business and none of us doing rigging have ever heard a shackle being called a D-ring.
@psycho-nutkase9233
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people call a "Shackle" by calling it a "D-Ring" or "Disconnect-Ring" also they are also called a "Clevis" which is the most formal way of saying it.
@fredandersen9873
2 жыл бұрын
Shackle is what we called them in the Navy, clevis in the oilfield. In both, a D-ring is a attachment point, with a little bit of pivot build in. A fixed attachment point is a padeye.
@deanwattles8722
2 жыл бұрын
I mostly agree, a D ring is in fact a D shaped ring, usually a welded mount that allows swivel. A pad eye is a D ring with a bolt mount
@zackwhaley5350
Жыл бұрын
Wait until you find out its actually called a clevis...
@deanwattles8722
Жыл бұрын
@@zackwhaley5350 true, in the respect that shackles are for heavy/ overhead use and a clevis is a lighter duty version never to be used for overhead lifting
@jamesdavis6433
2 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight has started selling some really good gear. I like the winch hook as well and got it when I went from cable to synthetic. The new 3ton jack stands are awesome. the safety pin addition is great and nothing like the cheap ones they were getting before. I like the Earthquake impact wrench, just rotated my tires and it was a breeze. A lot of my tools in my Jeep come from HF.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
That impact is on my list to get, tired of firing up the air compressor
@iamleidig
Жыл бұрын
I purchased the 3/8 earthquake impact for a job and it underperformed the ridgid 1/4 inch impact I thought I was upgrading.
@jake-mv5oi
2 жыл бұрын
That badlands snatch block weighs a ton.
@skyepilotte11
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Harbor Freight gear reviews...their newer product lines show a great improvement in quality...
@popeyesailor2191
8 ай бұрын
I think a kinetic rope will stretch further than that recovery strap
@JCPaintGuy
2 жыл бұрын
I was in Harbor Freight the other day and saw their expanded offerings jn off-road recovery equipment. HF has really upped their game with their ICON line of tools, and now their Badlands off-road gear. I think for my Gladiator, which will see limited off road time, I will be purchasing this equipment for sure, to outfit my Gladiator. Thanks for the honest reviews, they are greatly appreciated!
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks👊🏻
@trevorturk7473
Жыл бұрын
That’s my thing, I’m gonna use my recovery gear once, maybe twice a year if that. I really only ride dirt roads in the mountains and haven’t had to use my winch for recovery in over a year. Im not gonna drop hundreds of dollars into recovery gear for it to sit in my bag. Im gonna spend maybe $150 on the badlands gear and not feel like it’s a big waste. If I was wheelin trails daily, I’d invest more.
@veganpotterthevegan
6 күн бұрын
@@trevorturk7473 why not? You already blew tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle you don't need. A Corolla could dirt roads too
@jbp6759
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I have cable on my Superwinch but I plan to switch over to HF synthetic next time there's a coupon for it. I already have the Badlands fairlead and hook. They really have stepped up their game.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I would definitely recommend it. You can get good deals if you are patient and wait for stuff to go on sale.
@jbp6759
2 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Yeah I got deals on those other items. I missed out when the winch line was $75 though. I think I've been waiting for another deal like that for ~2 yrs now... I think they realized people will buy it for more than that. 🤣
@flaviusbarker9388
Жыл бұрын
I have had the HF 12volt 150psi air compressor for four years now. I bought it when my wife and I went to the Outer Banks North Carolina to air up the tires. I still use it regularly on the farm for equipment tires. For $80 it's worth every penny.
@sdechc_jku2900
2 жыл бұрын
On the pin style d ring, drill it out and use hinch pin tractor style.
@JTRSpartacus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! #JTRSPARTACUS
@AV8R_1
Жыл бұрын
Before I even watch your video, I bought these a few months ago, and already used them to pull a tri-axle dumpster hauler out of a shallow but muddy ditch with my G6 Bronco. The "soft" shackle was horribly stiff, but the gear did work well for the recovery.... ok... now I can watch the video! 😜
@uberzuki
2 жыл бұрын
The nice part about their Apex winches, they come with a short relocation kit for the controller!
@default_user_id
2 жыл бұрын
Finally, after years of griping, HF opened a new store close to me! Opening soon
@WrongTurnAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Oh and that hook is a great design. I recently fitted similar to my TJ
@williamshore3942
2 жыл бұрын
I used my badlands snatch strap and soft shackle last weekend, loved it, worked great! No worries at all, and great price. Thanks for the reviews.
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, good to hear👊🏻
@4wdtennessee459
2 жыл бұрын
Right I’d love to have a yankum rope but can’t afford the $400 it takes to get one. Another reasonably priced recovery gear is rhino USA. I believe a 3/4 kinetic rope is around $120
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
They are $169 for a 20’ 7/8” kinetic rope not $400.
@4wdtennessee459
2 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 might of been the Matt’s off-road rope I was thinking of
@JT_70
2 жыл бұрын
Check out Matt’s Off-road Recovery, Fab Rats and Casey LaDelle. They do off-road recoveries and they all swear by Badlands winches. I’ve had Warn and Badlands on ATVs and they were comparable in performance.
@coffee-dogg
6 ай бұрын
I may have said this already, but thanks for sharing. I see a lot of the recovery gear at Harbor Freight and I wonder......I probably will get some from Harbor Freight until I can afford RhinoUSA. Keep it up.
@CarlosFernandez-hq2op
Жыл бұрын
You😊. The way
@johnwolf1475
10 ай бұрын
want to see badlands capability just watch matts off road recovery channel-- his wrecker has 6 badland winches alone- and uses it fo professional recovery
@merritts3515
8 ай бұрын
I use the 30 foot strap for all kinds of junk. Pulling rigs, moving trees, tree proctor. Its very nice having something that isnt super expensive and dont mind getting used in the wrong situations.
@Rickugg
2 жыл бұрын
Hello :: I think someone in top Management is raising the bar. They are catching up with the times. I just bought a Vulcan 220 Mig Welder. I joined the Club got $100.00 off. The welder went up $50.00 since I got mine. I am looking for a can of corn to double in price this Fall and Winter !!! I saw the wall full of goodies you are speaking of. I put a Smittybilt from bumper on Wrangler Unlimited but no Winch yet !!! I really do not plan on taking Jeep into woods and bang it up, too new for that.
@Jaredius
11 ай бұрын
I’m a newb truck owner and been looking for affordable and effective recovery gear before I show up at my local ORV park . Thanks for the video.
@dmwi1549
Жыл бұрын
Just purchased the Badlands winch and was looking for this type of video for straps and accessories. I appreciate your video. Regarding the snatch blocks. HF carries forged and bent steel. Would like to see more info on what blocks can be used with rope or cable so I don’t goof it up.
@richardolivas9686
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing about the Harbor Freight recovery gear you gave me some reasurrence I just put a Badlands Apex 12000 lb winch on my jeep
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
2 жыл бұрын
I like the advice on the Pin style shackles, I never liked them as well, and some advice on the screw hard shackles when tighten them on the trail back it off a 1/4 turn and then they dont over tighten when you use them. Nice Video!
@chrisstansell3215
Жыл бұрын
Those shackle and pins will work fine. I work for barge line for 15 years and that's all we used were them never had any problems with and barge puts a lot more pressure then anything on land ever will.
@bogdanovr
5 ай бұрын
Comparing harbor freight recovery strap with Yankum rope.. Please make your next video - speed test between a stock Corolla and a Porsche 911 😆
@karmafarbus160
5 ай бұрын
I have 4 Badlands winches between 3 vehicles , They have never let me down.
@znovosad555
5 ай бұрын
Trying to figure out if i should just buy an ARB kitout for recovery gear like snatch straps, etc, or if i should get the harbor freight stuff.
@jeffkent6345
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your channel . But can you please identify shackles correctly. The shackles you are using are “bow” shackles not “D” shackles. There is a difference.
@jerrytipsword3033
7 ай бұрын
You cant really compare a kinetic rope like the Yankum to a strap. They both have there place in recoveries. Im surprised Harbor Freight hasnt came out with a kinetic rope yet
@jasonbogdovitz7357
8 ай бұрын
Call me crazy, but what’s the point of having a soft shackle if you have a giant steel shackle attached to your winch rope it kind of defeats the purpose
@mirage2521
11 ай бұрын
So are we supposed to take off-roading gear advice from a guy who doesn't know the difference in a D-ring shackle and a bow shackle?
@simonsays5979
Жыл бұрын
I have that winch on a reciever cradle and it is set up to be used front and rear on on my super duty and it works great. Most of my recovery gear is rhino usa and it seems to work pretty good
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Nice, I have a few rhino usa straps and I like them.
@simonsays5979
Жыл бұрын
@Muddy Beards 4X4 I have a rhino usa kinetic rope on its way to me. I would like a yankum rope because I like to support local but I couldn't justify the extra hundred dollars
@lindamoser2532
2 жыл бұрын
They also match the color of the jeep
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Very true, 🤣
@rogerp4197
2 жыл бұрын
They are coming out with an off road jack aswell
@fredandersen9873
2 жыл бұрын
Already have it at my HF.
@shawnmancebo1217
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input, makes you feel little better knowing it holds up!
@xballistixx
Жыл бұрын
@MuddyBeards4x4 hi, thanks for doing this channel and this video in particular. Can you please do an update to the video to include the badlands receiver hitch and how well you think they’d do snatching/kinetic recoveries, Or would it be best to wait and just get like a factor 55 or something? Thank you again, take care.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have the harbor freight receiver hitch recovery point, it will be going on the S10. So there will be videos about it later down the road for sure.
@juanf4739
Жыл бұрын
Don’t waste good hard earned money on HF crap. You can find better stuff at yard sales .
@kurtburkhardt5862
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 4Runner Trail. Has the locker and crawl control. I use some Harbor freight equipment. I have the Apex 12000 pound winch, several straps, soft shackles, metal shackles, tree protector and some LED lights. All have performed well and are a good value for the money. I'm more of a Overlander than a heavy rock crawler or mud bogger, but I was very stuck at Badlands off road park and was able to pull myself out quite easily once I had a good angle on the pull. Is it the best gear? No, does it work well for the money, absolutely!
@MuddyBeards4X4
2 жыл бұрын
Nice man, thanks for sharing👊🏻 glad it worked and got you home.
@allenwatkins4972
Жыл бұрын
I carry lockers fore and aft and a good shovel. That's all. Also a chain for the unprepared. I very much dislike stretchy ropes or straps so I don't carry them.
@MuddyBeards4X4
Жыл бұрын
Stretchy ropes, aka snatch straps, kinetic ropes and soft shackles are the best choice by far in recovery situations, chains are heavy and dangerous if they break. I haven’t seen anyone use a chain in years and there is a reason.
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