Synthetic Rope for the winch?

[Bundy]

My winch steel rope has a big kink right in the middle of the line and I'm assuming that means I should replace it.

I have the Warn XD900i and the replacement steel rope is 25987 but they don't really list a synthetic rope for that model. I did find this one which I think would work http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/synthetic_winch_rope.shtml

... but in looking online I see that rope is NOT cheap! Is there a generic equivalent or something?

 

[sprdv1]

Not sure about cheap but google up winch line. They have a good reputation

 

[6daze]

http://www.masterpull.com/ makes good stuff.

 

[rustbucket]

The synthetic line is very good. Less weight, too. Just make sure to use a Hawse fairlead instead of a roller fairlead.

 

[custom-cruiser]

some on Fleabay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rugged-Ridge-Synthetic-Winch-Cable-1510211-/370556710953?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5646e6b029#ht_1379wt_1163

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dyneema-Synthetic-Winch-Rope-10mm-x-28m-4x4-Toyota-Hilux-Patrol-GQ-Warn-/150690681040?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2315dd50d0#ht_9598wt_922

http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-x-2-5-Winch-Synthetic-Rope-Dyneema-Cable-Replacement-SUV-Truck-8000-12000LB-/300618203308?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fe3dc0ac#ht_1968wt_1396

 

[73stallion]

check with truck and winch in santa ana, they have good prices on rope.

 

[BroncKrawler]

I just got my first winch and immediately replaced the steel cable with synthetic. I got Amsteel Blue 5/16" x 125' off of Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VPLN5G/ref=wms_ohs_product
Awesome stuff!! Strong and WAY easier to work with compared to steel cable!

 

[399strokerEB]

I have the same winch, I bought my rope from viking offroad
http://www.vikingoffroad.com/products/5%7B47%7D16%22-x-100%27-Viking-Offroad-Winchline-%252d-Blue-w%7B47%7DTube-Thimble-and-Hook.html

 

[motoman]

Another good source....

http://www.trail-gear.com/recovery

 

[Big79]

I have nothing but positive thinkings about them! I can personly say they are well worth the buy!this year at the ocbr in hotsprings, “ skiddy" and I were pulled all the way up the mountain with one. There awesome!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

I love how warns rope is the only rope approved to work with their winch... as if the drum would magically munch a competitors brand. IMHO Synthetic is the only way to fly. Every winch I own on an ORV/ATV/UTV is synthetic.. now when my dumb arse grabs the rope in a hurry without gloves, no little splinters and no cussin cause of them little metal shards. The other cool factor is when it breaks, or say the tree you choose as an anchor fails, the sttuff just drops, no flying hooks, no smashed fenders or busted glass, all of which was learned the hard way at some time or another. Synthetic is a great choice!

 

[ransil]

Not sure about cheap but google up winch line. They have a good reputation

wow dave your real helpful....... ;D


http://www.jeepswag.com/winchline/

http://www.customsplice.com/

http://www.anysevenoffroad.com/



here is some reading material:

http://www.winchline.com/winchline.html

http://www.jeepswag.com/winchrope/index.html

http://www.customsplice.com/conversiontable.html

 

[Gerbow]

The synthetic line is very good. Less weight, too. Just make sure to use a Hawse fairlead instead of a roller fairlead.

Im thinkin of goin syn also...whats the reason for the hawse over roller fairleads?

 

[NateMob]

Im thinkin of goin syn also...whats the reason for the hawse over roller fairleads?

On a roller setup the line can get pinched and torn in the edges of the rollers, hawse however is all smooth.

 

[Bundy]

Wow, great info guys.

So you are saying most synthetic ropes will work with the Warn? Is the fairlead interchangeable as I have a roller fairlead right now...

 

[Apogee]

Most roller and hawse type fairleads are interchangeable with the same hole spacing. You don't need "Warn" brand synthetic rope just beacause it's a Warn winch...they don't make it anyway.

 

[Bundy]

Most roller and hawse type fairleads are interchangeable with the same hole spacing. You don't need "Warn" brand synthetic rope just beacause it's a Warn winch...they don't make it anyway.

Good to know they generally use the same hole spacing. I'm assuming they are pretty easy to install? I've never completely unwound my winch... only far enough to see it has a big f@#kin kink in it!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

A word of advice with synthetic rope, when you spool it for the first time, do it by hand with moderate tension and level wind it. Let it sit in the weather for a few days, if its cold, get a halogen lamp on it, heat it (80* or so to simulate an nice day in the sun) and let it cool several times, this will help it form somewhat of a memory. Then unwind it down to the last two wraps, hook it to a stationary object and pull tension with your vehicle, a hill does this well, and wind it up. If need be, lightly apply the park brake so it is winding under load. They say it doesnt form a memory or stretch but it does When I unspool to service the winch and drop it on the floor it trys to form little coils. When under load you can feel how firm the rope gets, this is from a very slight stretch, and wind it tight keeping the wraps tightly packed. I did this with my newest rope and what a difference it made as far as bird nests and overwraping. If it gets slack and overwraps or sinks into a wrap below, you will fight it to get it unwound but you cant use a pry bar or screwdriver (not that you should with wire rope either but we have had to on the trail) without damaging the rope. This has worked well so far but we will see as my winch is about to get its most use of the year during hunting season. Good luck!

 

[Custom Splice]

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