Synthetic winch line questions (and hopefully answers)

**FJoel** · 10-04-2007, 10:11 PM

Some more FJoel newbie style questions here. Be warned.

I want to go to synthetic winch line for my M8000.

Where can I buy it? Does it come in black?

I need to make myself some Delrin rollers for my Roller fairlead then, right?

I wrecked my standard cable by winching off a tree when I was stuck bad.

Is this where I should have employed a snatch block? I need to buy one.

When I get my snatch block, and synthetic cable:

Should I make myself a Delrin pulley for the snatch block as well? Is it easily disassembled?

Thank you all in advance, I'll be sure to hand out rep.

Joel

SonicFJ · 10-04-2007, 10:49 PM

I got mine with my winch so I offer no help with purchase.

Your tree incident could have went better with a "tree saver" or a short strap to go around the tree and hook the cable end to. Using a snatch block is useful for off angle pulls or when doubling the needed pull strength is necessary (go through the block and come all the way back to the vehicle with the winch). It does tend to put some nasty memory curls in your steel cables. I have used my Warn snatch block with my synthetic line, and it looks fine. As for the fairlead, I use a smooth aluminum fairlead with no rollers. The synthetic would pinch into the edges of the rollers at off angles.

You also want to carry some burlap or a towel to use as an extra chafing protection when winching over rocks or logs.

Good luck with your persuit, I am sure you will like synthetic better once you learn how to care for it.

Audiox · 10-04-2007, 10:51 PM

I ordered today from winchline.com. It comes in many colors including black. They were great helping me chose the right type of line as well as the accessories to go with it.

ssc · 10-04-2007, 10:53 PM

Winchline.com treated me good. Take a look at their website.

Regards, SSC

**FJoel** · 10-04-2007, 11:25 PM

Perfect. Thanks guys.

**FJoel** · 10-05-2007, 12:19 AM

Found this on their website: Installing A New Synthetic Winchline - YotaTech Forums

Nice write-up Corey Tando!

Thanks!

**FJ FunJunkie** · 10-05-2007, 01:46 AM

best thing about synth is it holds no kinetic energy, if it snaps, it will drop after a couple feet with no danger, also it floats for those who like water. Definitley go with a hawse fairlead vice the roller, and yes carry some shop towels for guard on rocks and trees. I Thank Kajo for my schooling on synth...

**Corey** · 10-05-2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

FJoel previously said:

Found this on their website: Installing A New Synthetic Winchline - YotaTech Forums

Nice write-up Corey Tando!

Thanks!

Thanks Joel.
I really like the line I bought from Winchline.

I also prefer the safety thimble over the hook I use to run.
The thimble and use of a shackle is nicer IMO.

***uphill*** · 10-05-2007, 04:56 AM

Quote:

FJoel previously said:

Found this on their website: Installing A New Synthetic Winchline - YotaTech Forums

Nice write-up Corey Tando!

Thanks!

I used Corey Tando's instructions for the install myself. You can buy the delrin rollers from Winchline.com unless you prefer to make your own. I also have had the safety thimball for some time now and prefer it over a hook for all the right reasons. I use an old wet quilt for the winchline but burlap or anything that will hold the water and impart weight helps. This is more necessary when using a steel cable that holds the kinetic energy, but never a bad idea under any circumstances.

Use a NEW snatchblock if you've run cable through the one you have (instead of synthetic line) otherwise, you don't need a delrin pully - IMO. Sometimes the snatchblock is useful, sometimes just a PULL PAL laid out in the direction of pull if there are no trees and the terrain is suitable is VERY USEFUL.

Sean K. · 10-05-2007, 06:28 AM

Quote:

FJoel previously said:

Some more FJoel newbie style questions here. Be warned.

I want to go to synthetic winch line for my M8000.

Where can I buy it? Does it come in black?

I need to make myself some Delrin rollers for my Roller fairlead then, right?

I wrecked my standard cable by winching off a tree when I was stuck bad.

Is this where I should have employed a snatch block? I need to buy one.

When I get my snatch block, and synthetic cable:

Should I make myself a Delrin pulley for the snatch block as well? Is it easily disassembled?

Thank you all in advance, I'll be sure to hand out rep.

Joel

How did you ruin steel cable pulling off a tree?

Sean