Looking into a new synthetic winch line and came across these guys. Can anyone give me any feedback on them if you have it?
Yes, they used to be top notch, and it was run by a member here. I heard he was a victim of a hostile takeover or something though, so I don't know the current state of affairs or product quality.
Their products are good, the quality isn't going to change short term or anything. They are still a better alternative than random Amazon. I wouldn't feel bad ordering from them, business can be a mess and no matter what you do somebody is going find fault.
As above, TRE's winch line quality is superb and you can't go wrong with it. Still I have problems referring people to them after one of our own fellow Jeepers was forced out by after TRE was taken over by others.
That's a bummer, I really like TRE products and have purchased quite a few. I hadn't heard about the issue.
Looks overfilled. Too much line can break the frame when the line bunches up on one side during off-center pulls.
I’ll keep an eye on it whenever it gets it’s first use. It’s about as full as it was with the 100 foot steel cable, maybe slightly more. Nonetheless it’s on there now so it’ll have to do.
You likely went from 5/16" wire to the same length of 3/8" synthetic which increases the overall wound diameter. I've done the same thing but ended cutting 20' off to eliminate overfilled condition.
This explains the problems from overfilling a winch.
https://www.roundforge.com/articles/how-much-winch-line-will-fit-your-winch/
This explains the problems from overfilling a winch.
https://www.roundforge.com/articles/how-much-winch-line-will-fit-your-winch/
TRE quality of their aluminum parts is likely going to suffer after the next restock (if they restock). So buy now if you want something — it could be a while until you find it again.
And left unpaid the last I heard.
And left unpaid the last I heard.
Why exactly? What does likely going to suffer mean? Sounds like bullshit, just state facts, nobody needs more rumors.
there may be things you aren't aware of that don't need to be stated publicly
The new line is 85 feet, the old cable was 100, but I believe you are correct on the diameters. So you’re saying you cut yours down to 65 feet?
Looks like the rope is coming off of the top, but I’m sure it’s just an illusion.
It is, which I just read is the incorrect way, but that was the way the spool turned?
Looks like I may be redoing this today.