Some help with Winch Rope.

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

So, uumm my winch (Tabor 9k) cable is getting destroyed.

I figure its about time to go to a Synthetic rope then, but i'm looking and there is SO many options.

From what I have seen, I feel this is a pretty good deal (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-16...orsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2132wt_801)

Do you guys have any other suggestions? Or leads on where to get one?

J

afbond03 · Mar 7, 2011

Personally I would stick with 3/8".
I ran this rope for quiet sometime with no issues.
http://www.jeepswag.com/winchline/forum/#TWL
I ran 3/8"x75 and never had any issues with length. I personally went with the standard thimble and used a clevis.
$185.58 with 3 day shipping. I haven't found a rope of this quality for that price.
I will be buying it again soon now that I have a new winch.

time2getdirty · Mar 7, 2011

http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=54528

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

What is the typical length? I assumed 100 Feet?

afbond03 · Mar 7, 2011

If you go 5/16" most run 100'.
If you go 3/8" most run 85' and below because most winch's you end up packing the drum too full with a longer rope.

Frank Z · Mar 7, 2011

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_52&products_id=7713

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

Ah, thank you for that.

Maybe I'm just super cheap, but was there anything wrong with my eBay special?

afbond03 · Mar 7, 2011

collkid said:
Ah, thank you for that.

Maybe I'm just super cheap, but was there anything wrong with my eBay special?

I've honestly looked at it a few times myself and I never can find a review on it.
About the only thing I have found about it is a Master-Pull rep. stating he felt it was a knock off material and might not hold up.

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

Ah, but it is only $100. Considering the ones you guys are all posting are $250+ Hum

Frank Z · Mar 7, 2011

Yes, look at the length, diameter, and breaking strength.

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

Frank Z said:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_52&products_id=7713

If I feel the need to get a nice one, then yyeeeaaahhh

Frank Z · Mar 7, 2011

Seriously (no pun intendd). Spend your money wisely. You'll be ahead of the game a much safer with a quality rope.

in4aride · Mar 7, 2011

ive got some brand new steel line off my winch if ya want it its all yours

freerider15 · Mar 7, 2011

Yes, that rope is well...crap.

Its breaking strength is 5K+ under what 3/8" (what you should run) is rated at.

Winch line is something that should be considered a disposable item. It should be changed out every few seasons of use (if you actually use it). Spend some decent money on good synthetic rope, so you don't end up regretting in a bad way not spending that extra $$ on higher quality stuff.

Go 3/8" x 85' and don't look back.

in4aride · Mar 7, 2011

i understand that rope isnt rated very high....but why would he need more than a 12k rating on a 9k winch?

freerider15 · Mar 7, 2011

Mike I could try and explain it but i'm kinda lazy right now to say the least.

Think of it this way...if the rope sees a dynamic shock load with a 5k lb. Jeep attached to it, its gonna be seeing a wee bit more than 12k in force.

in4aride · Mar 7, 2011

freerider15 said:
Think of it this way...if the rope sees a dynamic shock load with a 5k lb. Jeep attached to it, its gonna be seeing a wee bit more than 12k in force.

i see where you are going with it. gotchya

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

in4aride said:
ive got some brand new steel line off my winch if ya want it its all yours

Really? That would be sweet, I could probably come down this weekend.

Thanks for all the advice guys.

in4aride · Mar 7, 2011

yup hit me up. literally rolled it off the winch and tossed it on the floor and thats it

collkid · Mar 7, 2011

Thanks mike. I'll shoot you a PM.

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