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Synthetic Winch Line

Discussion in 'Winches' started by garage gnome, Apr 9, 2024.

  1. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Looking to put a synthetic winch line on my 8274. Where can I find a 150ft line for it with a long outer sheath?
     
  2. RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

    FYI, when you are shopping for your rope to go on an 8274 you do not need the high temp rated rope as there is no brake inside the drum creating heat to break down the rope. Also, a good sleeve is easily found wherever you purchase welding supplies in the form of a TIG torch cable sleeve.
     
  3. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Hydraulic hose sheathing works well for this too.
    https://www.surpluscenter.com/Brand...4-Hydraulic-Hose-Protec-NHS-090-9-12496-4.axd
     
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  4. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    What about the winch line?
     
  5. homersdog

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  6. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

  7. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Both the American websites say they will do custom orders, maybe call them? I don't know what else would work.
     
  8. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    I'll see what they say. Thanks!
     
  9. vtxtasy

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  10. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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  11. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    And is far heavier and much more dangerous when it breaks. It can also get kinked and twisted drastically reducing it's strength. There are valid reasons to like both.
     
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  12. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Over several decades, I never experienced either of those, and I use steel cables and PTO winches a lot.

    Personally, I've never seen synthetic used in any serious commercial/industrial application. But I expect I'll be corrected on that observation.
     
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  13. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    I have been wheeling with people that have synthetic line. It's so nice to work with.
     
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  14. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I watch Matts off road recovery on youtube fairly often. He does a lot of questionable & unsafe things, but he only uses synthetic on his winches for safety.
     
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  15. jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

    I've had pretty good luck with Custom Splice winch line.
     
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  16. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

  17. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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  18. vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    You could buy a winch with the rope for that price.
     
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  19. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Price point wasn’t mentioned. :D
     
  20. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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