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Sep 11, 2013 | 04:35 PM

#16

thatXJguy

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From: Hudson, FL

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

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Originally Posted by Bellkrank

By the way thanks for the pros and cons. Of the conversation. Im up in alaska so its not too hot and the suns only around 6 months out of the year. Im also thinking if running a longer chafe guard to help protect from UV rays.

Yeah you're probably going to see a lot longer life in synthetic rope there than I would here.

Sep 12, 2013 | 12:14 AM

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andrewmp6

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From: Louisville,KY

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Why not run a winch cover always that would protect it from the sun.

Sep 12, 2013 | 12:23 AM

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Tom95YJ

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From: SLC, Utah

Year: 1999

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Why not run a winch cover always that would protect it from the sun.

My Xj is parked in the garage if its not on the way to and from the trails

Sep 12, 2013 | 01:21 PM

#19

Rock Toy

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From: Cove, OR

Year: 1993

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If synthetic winch rope is covered so it isn't exposed to sun light it can last a long time, the one thing that degrades synthetic winch rope the fastest is getting covered in dirt and not being cleaned. [ as in washed and dried ]
The dirt gets in between the strands of the rope and will grind, and cut the strands, and degrade the ropes strength.

Sep 12, 2013 | 01:35 PM

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Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

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I've run my winch rope for 4 years now. The color has faded a bit but it's never frayed or broken at any point. I'll be buying another one soon enough for my DD's winch.