skinny_pedal
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looking at the smittybuilt winches. Is the sythetic rope that comes on them decent. Or is it very prone to snapping?
Find the Pirate thread on them. From reviewing the thread, most of the issues can/could be prevented on a new winch will a little TLC. Most stems from taking the solenoid box apart and doing a better job sealing it.**** I just bought a smitty built XRC 8000lb
Find the Pirate thread on them. From reviewing the thread, most of the issues can/could be prevented on a new winch will a little TLC. Most stems from taking the solenoid box apart and doing a better job sealing it.
FYI, my WARN solenoids give be a hassle sometimes too on my HS9500, so its not brand specific, its just PNW weather
I liked my Smitty while I had it... till it got stolen
Grainger, probably.Soooo, where do I get large terminals and the crimper to make my own cables? Grainger or? I have some good, large cables. Just need to make them the proper size.. Very few people care much about wiring, and this Jeep I just picked up is certainly no different... It came with a smittybilt
Sorry for the hijack Gavin :redneck:
So to my original question. Is the rope that comes on them worth a poop?
Grainger, probably.
McLendon's of all places actually has fine-strand "cable" tyle terminals. Atleast the one by me does. Couldn't tell you what sizes off the top of my head though.
Try any auto electric places (like the ones that do alternators and such).
Failing that, walk into a Platt Electric supply of the like and see what they can order you.
As for crimpers, your going to need to find the right one. Electrical shop or the above auto electric shop. Or there is they guys at the swap meets that make/sell custom cables......
So to my original question. Is the rope that comes on them worth a poop?
Rope is for fishing boats and cowboys.
Tow trucks and loggers use good quality cable.
Thats my thoughts on rope.
Rope is for fishing boats and cowboys.
Tow trucks and loggers use good quality cable.
Thats my thoughts on rope.