So I may owe Ford an apology on winch pricing

[Panzer948]

What are peoples thoughts on synthetic vs steel winch cables?

I would go Synthetic. I bought a winch for my CJ5 a few years back and they guy asked how often I would use it. I admitted I probably would not that often and wanted it more for emergencies. He indicated that if you buy a steel cable and just leave it in the spool exposed, it can start to show rust after a year or so. Synthetic has other advantages too for those that use them all the time but was surprised it was better for one that isn't used as much too (which lets be honest, is most of them). It's just a little pricey but worth it not to potentially show rust....

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[coolrain]

They really need to let us know about the camera.... I want to add it but not if it blocks the view.

 

[MikeLank20]

What are peoples thoughts on synthetic vs steel winch cables?

I initially added the winch until I saw it was steel. I want to go with synthetic for a few reasons already mentioned above. As of now, I am leaning towards the Warn VF Evo 10s, you can pick that up for around 750(w/o base plate) and it has a moveable control module, that can be mounted else where, if it is in the way of the camera. But I guess I'll see whats available in 10-12 months.

 

[Thed]

Stop forgetting the reason why the winch has to be mounted high!

That damn radar!

 

[Raptor911]

synthetic as it will be lighter. Adding a winch will most likely be 150 pounds and a synthetic rope will reduce the weight and any reduction can only help.

What are peoples thoughts on synthetic vs steel winch cables?

 

[Toccoa]

Can Ford not offer a hidden style winch? Gotta be some room behind that bumper.

 

[dejones64]

Can Ford not offer a hidden style winch? Gotta be some room behind that bumper.

One would think, but maybe that messes with the bash plate and approach angle.

 

[Raptor911]

yes. It is called an intercooler and in front of the intercooler is a shroud with louvers that direct air into the intercooler. The louvers can open or close to control the air flow. Raptors have them also. I will post a pic as I removed mine on my raptor.

Can Ford not offer a hidden style winch? Gotta be some room behind that bumper.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Stop forgetting the reason why the winch has to be mounted high!

That damn radar!

The winch as is covers at least two sensors

 

[Mitten2Mountains]

Stop forgetting the reason why the winch has to be mounted high!

That damn radar!

I would just remove the stupid Radar sensor. I dont need that tech nanny on my 4x4, do I ? What would happen if i removed it ?
How many people won't do that ?

 

[Raptor911]

if you don’t have adaptive cruise control then you have no sensor. Adding the lux package adds the sensor.

Btw you guys are not thinking this through. Putting a winch right in front the intercooler means you restrict air flow to the intercooler.

I would just remove the stupid Radar sensor. I dont need that tech nanny on my 4x4, do I ? What would happen if i removed it ?
How many people won't do that ?

 

[Thed]

if you don’t have adaptive cruise control then you have no sensor. Adding the lux package adds the sensor.

Btw you guys are not thinking this through. Putting a winch right in front the intercooler means you restrict air flow to the intercooler.

All Broncos with the Mid Package have the radar for the collision mitigation system.

 

[smhenry]

I would go Synthetic. I bought a winch for my CJ5 a few years back and they guy asked how often I would use it. I admitted I probably would not that often and wanted it more for emergencies. He indicated that if you buy a steel cable and just leave it in the spool exposed, it can start to show rust after a year or so. Synthetic has other advantages too for those that use them all the time but was surprised it was better for one that isn't used as much too (which lets be honest, is most of them). It's just a little pricey but worth it not to potentially show rust....

And if it snaps it won't slice a limb off like cable!

 

[Raptor911]

Ford copilot 360 .. I stand corrected.

All Broncos with the Mid Package have the radar for the collision mitigation system.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

https://www.warn.com/what-are-zeon-relocation-kits

This is the easy solution. I’m surprised Ford is not including this to alleviate all the worries about the camera being blocked. That bull bar may obstruct the view a little, but the majority should be clear.

I relocated the solenoid box for my warn winch on my jeep under the hood.

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