Picked up a new/used winch and need a cable.....

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Picked up a Husky 10 for $300 bones



Needs a cable

Any suggestions for a decent cable under $100 bucks?

I can go either steel or rope (not sure if they even make synth rope under $100), but I need something that won't rust like the cheap Chinese steel

 

[Pin_Head]

Get the cheap Chinese synthetic. It doesn't rust like the cheap Chinese steel.

The Husky really needs an English rope.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Get the cheap Chinese synthetic. It doesn't rust like the cheap Chinese steel.

The Husky really needs an English rope.

Link to cheap synthetic rope?

I haven't done any research on synthetic ropes since all my other winches already came with steel cable

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Cheapest I've seen so far is this Amsteel Blue for $120 shipped, but it's only 50ft.

Amsteel Blue Orange Synthetic Winch Rope Line 3/8" x 50' w/ SS Thimble | eBay

 

[Pin_Head]

LMGTFY

GREY 92' X 5/16" SYNTHETIC DYNEEMA WINCH ROPE WITH BLACK HOOK & ROCK GUARD (10,000LBS)

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

LMGTFY

GREY 92' X 5/16" SYNTHETIC DYNEEMA WINCH ROPE WITH BLACK HOOK & ROCK GUARD (10,000LBS)

Isn't 5/16" too thin for this winch

I've been looking at the 3/8" synth lines cause that's the size of the original wire rope

I don't know much about the pull ratings of synth line, but I remember reading years ago that the 5/16" lines were close the the breaking point of an 8k winch

 

[Southeast Overland]

For a 10k winch you definitely want 3/8" line. 3/8" Amsteel Blue has an average break of 19,600 and 5/16" is 13,700. 5/16" is just cutting it too close. Safety factors are woefully low at times for winch lines on powerful winches.

If you want shoot a call tomorrow to us at 864-280-4238 and we can see what we can do to get you outfitted. Getting near $100 shipped won't happen but we could nip at $200.

Also consider that you will use around 10' of line to attach your line to your winch. So on a 50' line you will only have about 40' of reach.

 

[Pin_Head]

LMGTFYOA
GREY 92' X 3/8" SYNTHETIC DYNEEMA WINCH ROPE CABLE WITH BLACK HOOK & ROCK GUARD on eBay!

 

[opie74]

LMGTFY

GREY 92' X 5/16" SYNTHETIC DYNEEMA WINCH ROPE WITH BLACK HOOK & ROCK GUARD (10,000LBS)

I want to emphasize, I am not directing my post at you. But some of the information these folks have stated is wrong, and dangerous.....

From the link you posted...

The Tuff Stuff Xtreme "DYNEEMA" Synthetic winch rope is the strongest synthetic winch rope available on the market. Tuff Stuff Xtreme Synthetic winch rope uses a 12 strand braided Dyneema Fiber which is made in the Netherlands. The (Macromolecular Polyethylene) material used to construct these ropes enables very low elongation allowing very little stretching for precise winching. Dyneema fiber is also 40% - 50% stronger than steel wire cables and most importantly will NOT recoil if broken making this the safest option for winching on the trail, or trailer!

Dyneema is a amazingly strong, lightweight and virtually limitless in it's uses which is why it's been used for decades by professional vessels and various rigging throughout the world. Dyneema fiber is trusted, proven, capable and incredibly reliable!

The Tuff Stuff Xtreme Winch Rope also includes a unique and exclusive rock guard shield to protect the rope from wear and abrasion, making our winch rope even more rigid than the competition. Tuff Stuff's synthetic rope completely resists UV radiation too, so it will not fade over time like the cheaper immitation rope. Dyneema is also resistant to water & temperature variation, giving it an incredibly long service life.

First is recoil. Synthetic rope WILL recoil. It is still dangerous to be in the line of fire when a synthetic rope breaks. The difference is the energy stored in the line is significantly less than that of wire rope and the mass of the synthetic line is significantly less than that of wire rope. HOWEVER, this does not account for anything attached to the line that may be coming back at you. It will hurt, cause damage and maybe even death. Best to observe the same precautions as one would using wire rope when using synthetic.

Results of UV exposure. I have yet to see a synthetic rope not fade when exposed to the elements. Fact of life. However, the fading is not an indication of UV damage, it is merely the color in the coating on the line fading. Their claim that theirs doesn't, in comparison to the "cheaper imitation rope" smacks of marketing. Because even the more expensive ropes fade.

Heat. Dyneema is not resistant to temperature variations. It starts to loose its strength at 150 degrees, @ 10% and rises up to its melting point of 294 degrees.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Also consider that you will use around 10' of line to attach your line to your winch. So on a 50' line you will only have about 40' of reach.

I'll definitely need at least 90-100ft. as many of my recoveries have required multiple pulley blocks due to location

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll be going with steel just to stay within my budget

As much as I'd like to go synthetic, the fact that I'll have to upgrade two new fair leads to avoid snags and will just add to the cost

 

[Southeast Overland]

I totally understand. Wheeling is expensive!

Two new fairleads would run you $81. ($45 ea x 2 - 10% for MUD discount).

The multiple pulleys are always fun. It's like figuring out a puzzle...

I'll definitely need at least 90-100ft. as many of my recoveries have required multiple pulley blocks due to location

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll be going with steel just to stay within my budget

As much as I'd like to go synthetic, the fact that I'll have to upgrade two new fair leads to avoid snags and will just add to the cost

 

[acpete]

Sounds like you are looking for synthetic. I'll throw this out there.. I just took off 100ft of steel cable off my warn M8000, replaced it with synthetic. It is in good shape. Picture in link. 016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Let me know if you are interested.

Andrew

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Sounds like you are looking for synthetic. I'll throw this out there.. I just took off 100ft of steel cable off my warn M8000, replaced it with synthetic. It is in good shape. Picture in link. 016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Let me know if you are interested.

Andrew

I'm actually going with steel to keep it within budget

If I recall, the wire rope on the M8K is 5/16"

I'll need 3/8" for the Husky

Might go for this one on EBay, but I need to do a bit more research

Winch Cable 3/8 X 100ft Swivel Hook! Overstock! Cheap $ | eBay

 

[subzali]

Craigslist has lots of new winch cable (usually wire rope) that people take off in favor of synthetic. At least around here.