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re: Winch cable Metal or synthetic?
Posted on 6/23/14 at 7:56 pm to TexasTiger01
Posted on 6/23/14 at 7:56 pm to TexasTiger01
Why tie a knot? Just weave a new eye. Weakest point af any cable or rope is a knot. If you do find yourself needing to tie a knot, at least use a Figure of 8 or better. A bowline us a good knot but ut gets hot during use from friction and under a load will just break
ETA: meant weave a new eye in cable.
Personally I like synthetic, but maintenance us defitiely required.
ETA: meant weave a new eye in cable.
Personally I like synthetic, but maintenance us defitiely required.
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 7:58 pm
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Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:09 pm to warr09
I weaved a new eye into it once I got the bike home, I just used the knot for a quick fix in the woods. Repairs in a synthetic line are much easier.
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:17 pm to NYCAuburn
Link: LINK to video on dangers of synthetic lines.
Also don't kid yourself if you think you will not be injured with a synthetic line when it pops.
Also don't kid yourself if you think you will not be injured with a synthetic line when it pops.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:25 pm to Bleeding purple
Did someone mention burs on the metal cables 
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:51 pm to Nascar Fan
Is this for your Ranger BP?
For a ranger the weight from a cable won't be too big of a negative. The fact that steel has little to no maintenance would push me in that direction.
For a ranger the weight from a cable won't be too big of a negative. The fact that steel has little to no maintenance would push me in that direction.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:16 am to eng08
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Link: LINK to video on dangers of synthetic lines.
Also don't kid yourself if you think you will not be injured with a synthetic line when it pops.
So are you trying to say synthetic is more dangerous than steel lines? you linked a video of synthetic line being used to pull navy ships.
In the offroad and civilian world, as far as safety.
Synthetic>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Steel
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:28 am to greasemonkey
I second the Viper.I have one on my Kubota RTV and havent had any issues with it.I bought it in 2009.I think the website was Motoalliance.com
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:49 am to NYCAuburn
Yeah I know synthetic is better than steel, but don't start to think that the synthetic is still 100% safe.
I've blown up lots of synthetic lines under heavy loads and almost lost a finger once.
I've blown up lots of synthetic lines under heavy loads and almost lost a finger once.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:58 am to greasemonkey
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If you dont already hsve a wench, go on ebay and buy
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:31 pm to greasemonkey
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Don't buy the gorilla brand theyre junk
True dat!
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:05 am to eng08
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've blown up lots of synthetic lines under heavy loads and almost lost a finger once.
You need a bigger line.
Il say this about spectra rope.
I seen a pictures of a boat trailer and truck that was launched. My buddy unhooked and someone else at the launch pulled it out with 3/8 spectra. It's extremly strong.
If you going to be pulling a bigger load than that I feel for you.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 6:04 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Ok so what is the consensus of using your winch to secure your UTV on the trailer?
Posted on 6/25/14 at 9:40 pm to Bleeding purple
Since I put the winch on mine that's what I use up front. Still chain the back though.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 9:45 pm to Bleeding purple
Won't hurt it as long as you dont leave slack in it so it can snatch on the winch clutch as the bike bounces down the road.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 10:21 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Thanks fellas
Posted on 6/25/14 at 11:00 pm to Bleeding purple
I don't use my winch for that, I ratchet strap both sides 
Posted on 6/25/14 at 11:18 pm to Nascar Fan
Nascar, you just get off a plane?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 12:07 am to LSUballs
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Nascar, you just get off a plane?
Naw I'm still in Africa
Posted on 6/26/14 at 8:30 am to Bleeding purple
Hook a chain to the back in two spots, and winch them tight
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:04 am to Hammertime
I think I'll have some permanently attached to the deck when I buy my trailer.
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