8274 Free spool problem (3 Viewers)

[1911]

I still have to install my pulling cable on the drum...
I know Warn says to stretch the cable onto the drum with 1,000lbs, but i need to get the first 5 wraps on there... Is there any "trick" or do i just "get it on there" and then tension it for the remainder?

Are you going to use wire rope or synthetic rope? The tension thing (and getting the wraps on nice and straight) is more important for wire rope than for synthetic, because the wire rope can kink otherwise. Synthetic is much more forgiving in this regard.

When I used wire rope, i used to tie the line to a tree, etc. and then put the truck in neutral, and let the winch pull the rolling weight of the truck to tension it.

Nowadays I run synthetic line on both of my winches/trucks, and I just stand in front of the fairlead and just tension the synthetic line with a gloved hand as it winds on.

 

[pb4ugo]

The last time I spooled my steel cable I drug a large log up my driveway. In the past, I've done it pulling the vehicle up a slight hill too. When doing it that way I found it was helpful to have someone in the 40 to apply the brake if I had issues in spooling the line and then had to re-adjust the line. When the line gets to the end of the drum it is sometimes difficult to transition the cable to go the opposite way on the drum. I've never used or heard of a 1000lbs on the line, but know it needs tension on it. I like be in control of the controller and guide the line. Someone else may not stop as quickly as you can. I sometimes will step on the cable for additional tension. The motor/winch doesn't stop instantly so be careful. Always use leather/heavy gloves.

 

[dazerb]

Are you going to use wire rope or synthetic rope? The tension thing (and getting the wraps on nice and straight) is more important for wire rope than for synthetic, because the wire rope can kink otherwise. Synthetic is much more forgiving in this regard.

When I used wire rope, i used to tie the line to a tree, etc. and then put the truck in neutral, and let the winch pull the rolling weight of the truck to tension it.

Nowadays I run synthetic line on both of my winches/trucks, and I just stand in front of the fairlead and just tension the synthetic line with a gloved hand as it winds on.

It is the 5/16s aircraft cable.
I learned with cable and the "expert" really sold me on the cable due to my environment... lots of sand and rocks CO, AZ and NM.
Have good gloves and line damper.
I REALLY want to keep all my fingers.
I'll put my wife in the truck with a little brake and anchor the winch line to a tree.
Warn owner manual recommends 1,000 pound pull for stretch. I even walked into a winch/bumper/lift specialty shop and they had no clue what I'm talking about.
I'll get my first 5 wraps then load it for the rest of the wrap. From 8 feet away, lol.
Better not be any snags on brand new cable!!