Synthetic Winch Line

[volhoo]

I am considering swapping out my steel winch cable (that came with my Warn M800) and going to a synthetic line.

I have used my winch now many times (including saving my rig from sliding off the trail and into a gorge last week end) and the cable has a couple of nasty kinks in it.



The steel cable is really difficult to work with and wind back properly (neatly) onto the spool.

I am looking at this product from Expedition Exchange, but it's a little pricey (although the price of a new rig would be considerably more ).

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/winchlines/

What do you think?

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[bernd]

Vince
I have a Winchline and have been very pleased with it.
4X4 Winch Lines at Winchline.com: Winch Line,Winch Ropes, Recovery Gear, Tow Rope, Synthetic Winch Line

[uphill]

X2 on winchline.com.

Also remember to buy the safety thimble on the line and delrin rollers to replace the steel rollers you have now.

[volhoo]

Thanks bernd - are you using the 5/16" or the 3/8" line?

These look good.

I think this is the same set up that uphill is using as well.

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[volhoo]

uphill previously said:

X2 on winchline.com.

Also remember to buy the safety thimble on the line and delrin rollers to replace the steel rollers you have now.

Great, thanks Larry.

I'm putting this on my list -

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[homedad]

99% of the people in the wheelin' world would be better off with synthetic line.....

I live in the desert were it's hot and covered in sharp rocks....

I NEED to stick with steel.....

BUT....The nasty kinks you mention are a VERY serious problem....so you gotta' buy something!!!

I don't know how or were you wheel.....But dragging line over sharp rocks is your only real concern with synthetic....

[bernd]

volhoo previously said:

Thanks bernd - are you using the 5/16" or the 3/8" line?

These look good.

I think this is the same set up that uphill is using as well.

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3/8" line. I also have the thimble.

[volhoo]

homedad previously said:

99% of the people in the wheelin' world would be better off with synthetic line.....

I live in the desert were it's hot and covered in sharp rocks....

I NEED to stick with steel.....

BUT....The nasty kinks you mention are a VERY serious problem....so you gotta' buy something!!!

I don't know how or were you wheel.....But dragging line over sharp rocks is your only real concern with synthetic....

Thanks homedad, good info -

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[Corey]

I use Winchline too.
Here is my install writeup on it.
Installing A New Synthetic Winchline - YotaTech Forums

[volhoo]

bernd previously said:

3/8" line. I also have the thimble.

Good to know, thanks again bernd -

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