Synthetic Rope (9 Viewers)

[Hack]

I'm liking the idea of using hydraulic hose covering for the synthetic rope. Gonna copy it!

 

[gnob]

glad this could be helpful for you guys.
always looking to save a few bucks.
tired of overpaying corporations.

 

[ChaseTruck]

Followed @gnob 's advice and got some hose protector as a cover for the first 25' (it came in a 25' spool so why not). Turned out nice. Should provide some UV/Dirt protection.

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I've done something similar with Amazon-sourced stuff. I can report that under load on short pulls, the start/edge of the covering tends to snag at the fairlead, leading to the covering bunching up outside instead of rolling onto the drum with the rope. May need a reset during the pull. Perhaps the covering is a bit too loose. Overall not a big issue.

 

[Irish11]

I've done something similar with Amazon-sourced stuff. I can report that under load on short pulls, the start/edge of the covering tends to snag at the fairlead, leading to the covering bunching up outside instead of rolling onto the drum with the rope. May need a reset during the pull. Perhaps the covering is a bit too loose. Overall not a big issue.

That makes sense, I had seen people having the same issue on other forums. I taped mine down to the rope in a cone shape hoping when I pull it back in it wont bunch up too much.

 

[NYIronPig]

Anyone using this x-bull synthetic rope?

Amazon product ASIN B0B2R7TFBQ

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Anyone using this x-bull synthetic rope?

Amazon product ASIN B0B2R7TFBQ

I am. 3/8"x100'. Works great on moonshine with my 8274.

 

[JackWagon]

Samson AmSteel-Blue Rope

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$2.27 per foot. 3/8" amsteel blue, numerous colors.

I called them, their splice guy put a soft loop eye on one end and a tight wrap on the other to insert in winch drum.

 

[Land Shark]

I am. 3/8"x100'. Works great on moonshine with my 8274.

Johnny, how much more line do you think you could spool on your 8274? TIA

 

[gnob]

Johnny, how much more line do you think you could spool on your 8274? TIA

warn issues 150'. i did 100' as well for the sake of sideloading the drum with funny pulls. having some line extensions are nice and light if needed for more distance. i have 2 25/30 extensions.

M8274-S 10,000lb Winch with Synthetic Rope | WARN Industries | Go Prepared. M8274-S 10,000lb Winch - Synthetic - 106175 - https://share.google/EjpzfzfihOQXJbd8W

 

[Land Shark]

warn issues 150'. i did 100' as well for the sake of sideloading the drum with funny pulls. having some line extensions are nice and light if needed for more distance. i have 2 25/30 extensions.

M8274-S 10,000lb Winch with Synthetic Rope | WARN Industries | Go Prepared. M8274-S 10,000lb Winch - Synthetic - 106175 - https://share.google/EjpzfzfihOQXJbd8W

Good info, thanks gnob. I have some extensions for the 100 which is currently running synthetic but the 40 has wire rope on an 8274 and wanting to switch to synthetic for the sake of keeping my recoverbag as light as possible.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Johnny, how much more line do you think you could spool on your 8274? TIA

Maybe another 50', but 100' with extensions has been fine for me. Only need to use extensions every once in a long while.

 

[Land Shark]

Maybe another 50', but 100' with extensions has been fine for me. Only need to use extensions every once in a long while.

Thank you sir. Time to make a couple more extensions...