synthetic rope

  1. dlm1450

    Melted / Damaged Synthetic Winch Rope

    Team: I recently inspected my winch rope and found it to be damaged / melted in SEVERAL areas. I've only winched 4 - 5 times and I don't recall any major abrasion on rocks or trees. This is the factory rope on a Smittybilt X20-10k and I'm using the aluminum Hawse fairlead (no rollers) that...
  2. OldButStillJeeping

    SOLD Warn M8000S with TJ mount & Sq. Nuts

    Purchased new in 2016. Will also include a new (in 2016) and still in the package 'Warn wireless kit'. Warn Synthetic Rope. Used once last year to pull out a stuck pickup. I pulled this off of my TJ when I traded it in a few weeks ago. Was going to install it on my new JT but I like the looks...
  3. D

    Synthetic winch line for Warn M8000

    Just hoping to get some recommendations on some synthetic winch lines. I know people speak very highly of TRE I am considering it but the price point is just killing me. Is there any options slightly more affordable that are still of good quality?
  4. Nordic

    Space between winch cross bars and spool?

    Just a quick question for you winch experts, I recently replaced my steel cable with 100' of 3/8 synthetic line. I managed to fit it all on there, but there is only around 1/2" to 3/4" of space between the full spool and the winch cross bars. How much room do you generally run? I could see how I...
  5. Nordic

    Difference Between Cheap and Name Brand Winch Rope?

    So, I know that with anything recovery related, it's usually best to source things from a well known, well respected supplier, but what exactly is the difference between something like this cheap rope and this Warn rope, besides a $300 price difference? Quality control? American made +...
  6. dylansalrin

    New Warn 97900 hawse fairlead

    Anyone want a new warn Hawse fairlead? Decided to go with aluminum so won’t need it. Paid $45 but amazon now sells them for $35. Oh well, Selling for $25 now. Comes with hardware still in bag. It’s cast iron.
  7. L

    How to install winch safety thimble?

    I Googled the crap out of this with no results. How in the heck do you install a safety thimble on a synthetic winch line? My synthetic Warn rope came with the standard loop/hook but I would like to replace it with a safety thimble.