Winches - Converting from wire to synthetic.

[Giddyup Buttercup]

While synthetic is actually stronger in some ways, it's also a lot more vulnerable to abrasion. Just keep that in mind. I've had to repair a Warn synthetic line on my ATV as it lifts and lowers my snow plow and repeated contact over a short section was causing a lot of wear. So I hat to chop off the first few feat and redo the end.. Never had that with a steel winch cable. This winch cable lasted through 5 winters and 3 or 4 camping trips per year with light use. My previous ATV had a similar setup and easily saw double the mount of use each year for over 20 years and it still had the original steel winch cable on it when I sold it.

And yet, I kinda prefer the synthetic winch line as it's a lot easier to deal with in some ways. The weight savings is worth it.

I got a Montana Jacks winch rotator for my ATV plow a long time ago and never had to repair rope since.

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[vzqhsg]

I used to do a little rappelling back in the day. I would go to the fire department and they would give me sections of old fire hose to use for abrasion resistance on the rocks. I have never needed to replace them.

Great idea. Could also use as the tree saver. Will have to see If I can get some scraps.

 

[351W-Bronco]

No need to go with a Hawse fairlead, provided the rollers are smooth. I talked with two winching experts, and both preferred roller fairleads with synthetic line.

 

[‘21OBX]

I used to do a little rappelling back in the day. I would go to the fire department and they would give me sections of old fire hose to use for abrasion resistance on the rocks. I have never needed to replace them.

Crap we just trashed two fire hoses that were leaking. I didn’t even think about making sleeves for the winch. I have a sliding one installed and two Velcro on ones as well. But fire hose is tough.

To the OP your good to go with the drum you have.

 

[JohnnyBoots]

I've moved to a fully synthetic line and the rest of the recovery gear as well, not just for weight but safety as well.

 

[BroncoSarge]

For sure good idea to switch. Just make sure you wind it under pressure or your will have to tighten it a bunch over time.

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