Tractor Supply Synthetic Winch Line

[bfdiesel]

I do like that idea.

 

[tango_6]

Is there a thread about synthetic lines? I am looking for one and fireline is leading the race.

 

[Metcalf]

Is there a thread about synthetic lines? I am looking for one and fireline is leading the race.

Do you have a winch that generates a lot of heat in the drum/brake system?

 

[onetraveller]

While slightly biased towards their product, here's the best comparison I've seen of the most commonly availalbe synthetic fibers used in recreational winch ropes.

https://jeepswag.com/winchrope/index.html

Beyond selection of the rope material, are the quality of the splicing, the hardware used for the thimble, and any extras like rock guards, heat guards, abrasion or UV resistant coatings, the type, size, and quality of the hook provided, etc.

Most economic option is to find the type of synthetic you want, but it direct from a wholesaler, then splice in your own eye thimble. It really isn't that hard to do.

Mike

 

[sigo]

I have a some of that TS synthetic line ready to go on a 24v Ramsey winch I still have to rebuild. It's getting mounted on my Mitsu-Jeep J53 when it's done. It's only about a 3200 lb Jeep so I figure this rope should be well suited to a light vehicle. Of course I too will apply my Harbor Freight rule, but I needed some winch rope and I couldn't pass up this reasonably priced entry into the synth winch rope world.

 

[fishEH]

Is there a thread about synthetic lines? I am looking for one and fireline is leading the race.

So I just Googled Fireline Winchline and it appears tovbe to be from the Fireline fishing line brand?
On paper it looks great! Nearly identical breaking strength to SK75 and much better heat resistance.
$221 for 3/8"x100' with hook.
http://www.winchline.com/3-8-x-100-fireline-with-tube-thimble-and-hook/

Or $281 for the equivalent in SK75
http://www.winchline.com/3-8-x-100-winch-line-orange-with-tube-thimble-and-hook/

Or more from MasterPull, without a hook.
http://www.masterpull.com/winch-rope-3-8-basic-winch-line-17-600-lbs/

So is this Fireline new to the market? I don't recall seeing any mention of it when I was winchline shopping last year. :/

 

[AFBronco235]

I have a some of that TS synthetic line ready to go on a 24v Ramsey winch I still have to rebuild. It's getting mounted on my Mitsu-Jeep J53 when it's done. It's only about a 3200 lb Jeep so I figure this rope should be well suited to a light vehicle. Of course I too will apply my Harbor Freight rule, but I needed some winch rope and I couldn't pass up this reasonably priced entry into the synth winch rope world.

Let us know how it works out. I'm thinking about grabbing one as an extension line for my winch kit.

 

[Metcalf]

I have a some of that TS synthetic line ready to go on a 24v Ramsey winch I still have to rebuild. It's getting mounted on my Mitsu-Jeep J53 when it's done. It's only about a 3200 lb Jeep so I figure this rope should be well suited to a light vehicle. Of course I too will apply my Harbor Freight rule, but I needed some winch rope and I couldn't pass up this reasonably priced entry into the synth winch rope world.

I've been using the ebay version from 'Tuff Stuff' for years now ( same stuff I'm pretty sure). I've done a ton of winching with it and have had zero issues. I just got back from the latest Ultimate Adventure trip with 4-wheel and Off-road Magazine. The group had one hill that EVERYONE had to winch, some of us had to re-rig three or four times to get to the top!

 

[guidolyons]

Rather than wonder about what you are putting on there, you can buy Synthetic line (Amsteel Blue Dyneema SK-75) by the foot from arborist and marine suppliers. They carry it cheaper that way (Around $2 a foot for 3/8", maybe even cheaper if you find the right places) You can also buy Cordura sleeve by the foot and install as much or as little of that as you like. This is how I ultimately went after shopping extensively for line.

An added plus is you need to know how, or if you know how, practice, making a splice to install your thimble (same principle if adding a thimble or splicing), why not practice by assembling your line on the winch, instead of figuring it out or re-learning from scratch in a recovery situation after something snaps. For this reason, and cost, I dislike pre-assembled line kits.

I also don't use a tab to attach the line to the drum. Tension on the wraps is all that holds mine on. This keeps the drum smooth, no tab to cut on the line after the next layer gets over it under tension. If you let too much line out, it will just fall off, not fool you into thinking it's on there, then pulling the line out of that tab creating a new problem you weren't prepared to deal with. (In my case I re-spool using only a little tape, so if it falls off I can have it back on there in a few minutes.)

Yep being able to splice winch rope is a good skill to learn. Here's some quick how-to from Scott@Rockstomper
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gene...nd-splicing-winch-rope-warning-lots-pics.html