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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: Cleveland99 on July 22, 2017, 03:48:58 PM

Title: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: Cleveland99 on July 22, 2017, 03:48:58 PM

Wanting to switch over I'm running a engo 9000lb
winch. What length,diameter,and maker should I look for or stay away from??


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Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: kvom on July 22, 2017, 04:54:06 PM

I have 3/8" diameter, but 5/16" is OK as well, and you can run a longer rope.  I recommend a thimble rather than a hook.

Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: jd30005 on July 22, 2017, 05:13:14 PM

 Viking and Masterpull are great quality. When you are depending on your winch line, it's not something to skimp on IMO.

Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: clark123456 on July 22, 2017, 07:30:56 PM

It's a tough decision.  I went with amsteel blue 3/8" x 60'.  I did the short length since I figured I was in the Southeast where trees are plentiful, I have a 30' strap, and I wanted maximum pulling power from my winch (less wraps = more power).  It is actually a bit too short, so next time I'll go 75'.  The 3/8" was probably overkill, but I didn't want to chance going with 1/4".and regretting it.


I think I went through Midwest rope supply, or something like that.

I'll never order warn spydura crap.

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Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: Cleveland99 on July 22, 2017, 09:57:04 PM

Thanks for the input so far guys!


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Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: Chris36l on July 22, 2017, 11:49:56 PM

Following. Keep the input coming.


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Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: Trailabite on July 23, 2017, 12:36:31 PM

You'll need to swap out the fairlead as well.

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Title: Re: Cable to Synthetic
Post by: Krawler00 on July 24, 2017, 12:57:28 PM

100ft minimum for me. I would rather have more on the drum and we sometimes have some recoveries that need snatch blocks and such.