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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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I have had the badlands 12k for a very short while. I've only used it a couple of times. It is a little loud. it is not lightning fast. It is not a sealed unit. It has performed without issue, thus far. I shall update as more information is gathered. oh, and it was INEXPENSIVE.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Just picked up a HF Badland 12k. Haven't had a chance to install it yet. Review to follow shortly along w/ updates as it gets used.

Dusty can you post some pics of how you installed yours? I a little confused as how to mount this thing to the ARB.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by coors
Just picked up a HF Badland 12k. Haven't had a chance to install it yet. Review to follow shortly along w/ updates as it gets used.

Dusty can you post some pics of how you installed yours? I a little confused as how to mount this thing to the ARB.
sure thing. I am not in arb, but did relocate solenoid. i will take some shots this evening.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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It mounts with the top facing towards the back
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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It mounts with the top facing towards the back
Can't I rotate the handle so it faces up? I wanna reach down into the top opening of the bumper. I think I found out how to rotate the housing. I'll post my findings.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Not home yet, but loosen Allen head and reposition. Also brake works both ways, so if you need to change out-in direction... Can do.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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And it's Friday, sent this from a urinal... I think you are doing a Saturday morning project.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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And it's Friday, sent this from a urinal... I think you are doing a Saturday morning project.
Haha. My man. Multitasking I see.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Haha. My man. Multitasking I see.
Yeah, and I am 68.7 percent sure, that I peed on my phone.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Not trying to call anyone out, but TOM R . I think there is an hf winch in yo sig.... Let us know, please.
 
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