winch rope?

Cascade_Crawler · Apr 11, 2008

Okay I need to invest in some winch rope. Where did you get yours and who has the best prices...?

:beer:

Rix · Apr 11, 2008

I got mine at the swap meet.....

Cascade_Crawler · Apr 11, 2008

Rix said:
I got mine at the swap meet.....

That does answer one of my questions but it doesnt do me any good :flipoff:

gasman1 · Apr 11, 2008

I bought a new cable for mine last summer and found out after wards that Rope was only 20 more than the cable i bought.

4X4 parts $175 rope, but dont quote me on it, this was last summer.

Olympic offroad $150 cable.

GaryTJ · Apr 11, 2008

gasman said:
I bought a new cable for mine last summer and found out after wards that Rope was only 20 more than the cable i bought.

4X4 parts $175 rope, but dont quote me on it, this was last summer.

Olympic offroad $150 cable.

???

Last Time I got cable it was $85 for 150'.

boxboy · Apr 11, 2008

rockstomper

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/ropes.htm

I ordered the rope and my hook, they installed the hook and everything. Best prices I found and the shipping was fast for standard ground.

GaryTJ · Apr 11, 2008

Oops and if you don't want to be tying knots in it buy at least 2 sizes larger than you think you need on rope.

boxboy · Apr 11, 2008

GaryTJ said:
Oops and if you don't want to be tying knots in it buy at least 2 sizes larger than you think you need on rope.

Yep my winch came with 5/16X125' cable and I bought 3/8X100' rope.

CrustyJeep · Apr 11, 2008

boxboy said:
I bought 3/8X100' rope.

I started with 3/8"x125', and since cut it down to 95'.

I run the Sprectra stuff. The 3/8" is rated for something like 14000 lbs breaking. It isn't as strong as the fancy stuff, but it's also about half the cost. No problems with it so far.

crash2 · Apr 11, 2008

I don't know what brand it is--grey,lol

But it came from the ship yards-- maybe sarge can chime in on it...

Cascade_Crawler · Apr 11, 2008

looks like my m8000 will only take 80' of 3/8ths line. Thanks for the link scott

boxboy · Apr 11, 2008

Did Robin have someplace that just sold the rope in what ever length you needed?

CrustyJeep · Apr 11, 2008

crash said:
I don't know what brand it is--grey,lol

But it came from the ship yards-- maybe sarge can chime in on it...

That's the Spectra, same thing I got, also from Sarg I believe.

dirk · Apr 11, 2008

Here is the outfit that actually manufactures the amsteel rope...Samson

Amsteel (gray)
Amsteel Blue
Tech-12

This is what Winchline.com uses to make their rope :awesomework:

briejer · Apr 11, 2008

http://www.psrope.com/

12 strand plasma in 3/8 is what I always buy. Like any major supplier, you will have to talk them down from the first price you get..........also the more you buy, the better the price

dirk · Apr 11, 2008

This place sells Amsteel Rope...LFS Inc

Hellbilly · Apr 11, 2008

I've bought from mastrerpull a couple time and always get a great deal! There in bellingham.

Support the local vendors

zukkev · Apr 11, 2008

dirk said:
This place sells Amsteel Rope...LFS Inc

Got a buddy that works here-got 95Ft 3/8" on the winch, plus 45Ft of 7/16" dia extension . (The gray stuff) All of it free!!!

dirk · Apr 11, 2008

zukkev said:
Got a buddy that works here-got 95Ft 3/8" on the winch, plus 45Ft of 7/16" dia extension . (The gray stuff) All of it free!!!

lucky :awesomework:

jeepmauler · Apr 11, 2008

I have 'bout 40' feet of this blue stuff I got at Shifty-FAB.He upgraded and gave me a good section of his old rope...I was 'sposed to share with jobless for his rear winch but seeins how it all fit on mine....................I kept it:redneck: I would go with as burly of rope as you can and still have 60 feet + left.....as I said I have fourty at the most and I don't have a problem jankin my ****