Anyone have any experience with synthetic winch line vs cable winch lines?
Anyone have any experience with synthetic winch line vs cable winch lines?
I have Syn on my YJ and I love it. Its not as forgiving as steel cable but its pro's out weigh it's con's. It lighter, stronger, safer. Its not as resistant to abrasion as steel is, so you have to mindful of where its going and what its touching.
92, 4.0, AW4, SOA, 8.8, D30, 37's, etc etc
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Everytime someone installs a Super35 kit, an angel looses its wings. Do you want that on your shoulders every time you get in the jeep? Why, I think not...
It also deteriorates over time in sunlight. It does have a protective coating on it, but that will only last so long. Keeping it as clean as possible is a good idea too. Regardless, synthetic is far superior to steel line.
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Originally Posted by john00TJ
Hands down rope is better than cable 99% of the time. The only thing is you have to take care of it. About the only place cable is better is in abrasion resistance. If you take care of your rope, it will outlast cable times over.
My line has lost most of it's blue color and is about 5 years old but it still works perfectly. I have treated it like crap also. I have never cleaned it or anything. I have had a few situations where my anchor point has broken and the line would just drop straight to the ground. It is awesome.
A regular steel line requires maintenance, you need to keep it oiled. Read up on steel cables and you will find that they require more attention than a synthetic line.
Amsteel Blue????
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Yup, most of the syn line is Amsteel Blue. Now it is available in different colors. Mine is yellow, although it is begining to fade a little bit.
92, 4.0, AW4, SOA, 8.8, D30, 37's, etc etc
92, 2.5, 30, 8.8, 4.88, Locked, Winch, 15x8, 35's, 3.5" (RIP)
"Send lawyers, guns, and money. The shit has hit the fan" - Warren Zevon
Everytime someone installs a Super35 kit, an angel looses its wings. Do you want that on your shoulders every time you get in the jeep? Why, I think not...
i love synthetic line. there are other mods i'd do before i swapped out my steel cable, but it is a good solid upgrade.
taking unsafe rigs to a whole other level
ok where is a good place to get synthetic line
I love mine, so much better as far as winching the line in and not worrying about kinking the line or anything. Winching is the same, but is lighter and easier to spool out.
I would check on ebay for winchline. I had a $200 gc to quadratec from my lady from my birthday I used on mine. I used that + more $$ to get that and the fairlead. Mine's the 1/8" thick by 105' or 100' and silver in color so it still looks like steel cable...
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I got mine from Rockstomper.com
Shop around. Jay Stull (Stull Auto) used to carry it but I believe he doesn't have it any more, thats where I got mine.
4WDH is reasonable on price.
Yes, it is amsteel blue.
I got mine from rockstomper.com before I knew Jay at Stull Automotive. If jay still sells it he makes his with the heavy duty ends, that is the way to go.
I got mine from winchline.com. It was a freebie, but by far one of the best upgrades aside from the winch itself
92, 4.0, AW4, SOA, 8.8, D30, 37's, etc etc
92, 2.5, 30, 8.8, 4.88, Locked, Winch, 15x8, 35's, 3.5" (RIP)
"Send lawyers, guns, and money. The shit has hit the fan" - Warren Zevon
Everytime someone installs a Super35 kit, an angel looses its wings. Do you want that on your shoulders every time you get in the jeep? Why, I think not...
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