Question for Roofer.

[Bandit]

What's the deal with the strap on your winch, did you replace the cable with a strap, or is it some kind extension? Looks like it would be nice to work with. I have a warn 3500 that is going to need a new cable one of these days, might go that route instead. Thanks for any info.

[Macgyver55]

Looks like it is Synthetic Winch Rope. Pretty neat stuff!

It won't rust, doesn't kink, doesn't recoil, doesn't stretch, it doesn't store energy, its lighter and stronger than a comparable sized cable. It is a bit spendy though, many places easily get a buck or more a foot depending on the size, but I don't know anyone that regrets getting it.

[Bandit]

Thanks Macgyver, where would I get one, and what are you doing up at this time of night? I'm at work, but nothing needs fixin!

[Macgyver55]

Do a Google search on Synthetic rope or Steelblue. There are several different brands. The cheapest I've found is on a popular auction site.

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What are you doing up at this time of night?

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Same as you......

[Bandit]

Thanks, I found a couple of places that carry it, looks like good stuff!

[Roofer]

The strap is just the warn strap that goes on the hook. It is a 3.0s which is synthetic and a locking brake. I just don't like the wire cable after using the rope. You can get the blue amsteel rope from motoalliance for about $50.

[Roofer]

Also, they say to make sure the drum on your winch is free of burs from the cable. It can wear and cut the rope. You may want a fresh fairlead too.

[SomethingFishy*]

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You can get the blue amsteel rope from motoalliance for about $50.

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I have also done business with them on several occasions and they are fantastic to work with. They are based out of Rogers.

[Bandit]

Thanks guys, I'm going to give this stuff a try. It will be nice not bleeding everytime I use the winch.

[Stradic]

You are also supposed to be using synthetic rope on a different drum, steel opposed to aluminum I think. Just from what I've read.

[Dozer]

I think its aluminum oposed to steel. Most newer winches come with aluminum anyway. Mine warn came with synthitic and I really like it. You do have to be carefull with it though I cut mine wraping it around a post, you can tie it in a knot just like a nylon rope if it breaks though. I would definetly recomend making sure there are no burrs on your drum and replacing flairhead first though.

[Roofer]

That's a good reminder for all winch owners. I always use a 6 ft. strap I bring with me to wrap around trees and then hook the winch to that. Very bad for the cables or syn. rope to be hooked to itself around something.