Stillwater Outfitters XJ

While working on the jeep over the weekend i unrolled my winch to see that the cable was bent alot and broken so i removed it does anyone think i should get more cable? or should i go with the synethic rope? I have a WARN M8000 so it is the 5/16" cable 100ft anyone know of a good place to order from that does not cost $$ me tons
Thanks

a1racer

try this guy absolutely the best customer service around this is where i bought my line and tree saver he gave me a free hat and stickers nice guy to talk to as well http://www.winchline.com/winchline.htm

a1racer

he sells on ebay to for a little cheaper as well

jd4x426

the rope is alot easier to work with and just as strong you just have to take care of that rope keep it away from rocks keep it clean and keep it covered itl get beet up in the weather and mud and whatnot

Stillwater Outfitters XJ

I found another cable for $60 or sshould i spend $220+ for synethic rope?

mike37

every one should look at that sight a1racer posted
they have some good info on working load and breaking strength

jd4x426

its up to you i have the steel cable and it works just fine you just gotta be careful when winding it up but my friend has synthetic and its real nice both have benefits and downfalls

a1racer

thanks i found i like the synthetic because i have seen a steel one break and it was very dangerous and when me and a buddy broke his synthetic line it just fell to the ground no danger at all. also i wheel with my kid and my buddy has his kid as well. so i know if my line breaks no one will be hurt. that and if you use the same size synthetic line it is stronger then the same size steel line. but use what ever you want just take care don't stand near the line and use a line weight to keep the recoil down to a minimum

jakedalton

I think synthetic is definitely the way to go. Much safer especially if kids are around. Cant afford to take any chances.

mike37

the only negative I see with the synthetic
is you cant get as much line on the spool so you loose some reach

a1racer

yeah i lost about 5 feet with the line i used but not a big deal i got a 25 foot extension line for when i need it to be longer. my main drawback was the price so i started buying it piece by piece so i did not have to drop like 250 to 300 all in one shot

fivendime

There are a few more, like said above such as keeping it cleaner, water, mud etc. Keeping it covered so it doesnt fray or cut on rocks etc. I think it depends on how much you use your winch and under what conditions. Those would play a huge roll if I was purchasing new line. Money is also a factor with most so If your on a budget go with cable and upgrade later.

Stillwater Outfitters XJ

Im thinkin i should get the steel cable right now because evenually i will get a better winch and get synethic idk if i really want to spend that kind of money on rope right now
http://www.roughcountry.com/winch_acc_cables.html
what you Think?