Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope

rknight111 · 08-16-2008, 03:07 AM

I just purchased a Warn winch with the Synthetic Rope rather than the Wire rope. I was a little iffy on this decision but after doing so I wouldn't go back. This seems to find its own way back in the spool without guidance, it doesn't frey, its very flexible you can winch to a tree that is beside you with no problems. I was worried when the cable is wet and your wrapping on the spool but that doesn't seem to be an issue at all. I did by a sling for wrapping around tree's or other quads for protecting the line.

Here is a link to the warn site
Warn Industries - Extreme Terrain Series

There is a video at the bottom, watch this.

plumbum · 08-16-2008, 06:47 AM

synthetic rope is the best. i will never go back to wire rope again.only thing i have heard to watch out for is if it is wet when you spool it and it is cold outside it may freeze together. the simple fix was to pull it out with the machine though. no worse than a kinked wire rope. oh and i use mine all the time, i have a honda and i dont back away from mud holes. lol.

catzuki · 08-16-2008, 09:43 AM

i got mine from ebay 2 50' lengths for 44 US. Only thing is you have to watch to make sure that it does not wrap around the drum when you are winching sidways. Did this once and i had to take the winch apart to get it out. But i have yet to break mine and its about 1.5 years old. Also there is a shop in calgary and edmonton that has that rope in bulk and it is really cheap. It is also the amsteel synthetic line dealer for canada.

SQUIRTIS · 08-16-2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by catzuki

i got mine from ebay 2 50' lengths for 44 US. Only thing is you have to watch to make sure that it does not wrap around the drum when you are winching sidways. Did this once and i had to take the winch apart to get it out. But i have yet to break mine and its about 1.5 years old. Also there is a shop in calgary and edmonton that has that rope in bulk and it is really cheap. It is also the amsteel synthetic line dealer for canada.

Do u know where this is in edmonton????

_Stevo_ · 09-01-2008, 08:52 PM

So i just snapped my synthetic rope today. Has anyone else snapped there synthetic rope?

rknight111 · 09-01-2008, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by _Stevo_

So i just snapped my synthetic rope today. Has anyone else snapped there synthetic rope?

Must of been stuck good? Where abouts did it snap? Will they replace it for free. When I was doing the video shoot by Rocky Mountain House I rolled and lost my remote and broke my mount. Next time I'll just keep that in my pocket.

_Stevo_ · 09-01-2008, 09:07 PM

It snapped the line about five feet from the hook. so hows that bumper holding up to the abuse? lets see some pics of it?

catmando · 09-01-2008, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by rknight111

Must of been stuck good? Where abouts did it snap? Will they replace it for free. When I was doing the video shoot by Rocky Mountain House I rolled and lost my remote and broke my mount. Next time I'll just keep that in my pocket.

How much did you pay for the winch Ron?I think mine went south last weekend!
catmando!

Grinder · 09-01-2008, 11:31 PM

Have you been wrapping around trees maybe that freyed the line. Just guessing because ive been stuck in literal quick sand next to river up to fenders. You know the stuff that sucks in your boots so you cant move. The winch gears stripped out and I was towed with same line. Im quite impressed so far.

Grinder · 09-01-2008, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by catmando

How much did you pay for the winch Ron?I think mine went south last weekend!
catmando!

Take it apart or take it to Interior Offroad for service. Its probubly just gummed up with mud and starting to slip the gears. Its alot cheaper to look that to buy a new one.

rknight111 · 09-01-2008, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Grinder

Take it apart or take it to Interior Offroad for service. Its probubly just gummed up with mud and starting to slip the gears. Its alot cheaper to look that to buy a new one.

The new warns like in the picture above are now totally sealed and are all steel inside.

Grinder · 09-02-2008, 10:36 PM

Oh sorry I thought it was an old one like I have on the rear of my popo. I have a 3000# new one on the front. The old one I can take apart and repair, maintaine the new one

have you seen the parts list? I hope it doesnt go.

08-16-2008, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
rknight111 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 2,525 Casino Cash: $1205320 Thanks: 140 Thanked 1,150 Times in 578 Posts	Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope I just purchased a Warn winch with the Synthetic Rope rather than the Wire rope. I was a little iffy on this decision but after doing so I wouldn't go back. This seems to find its own way back in the spool without guidance, it doesn't frey, its very flexible you can winch to a tree that is beside you with no problems. I was worried when the cable is wet and your wrapping on the spool but that doesn't seem to be an issue at all. I did by a sling for wrapping around tree's or other quads for protecting the line. Here is a link to the warn site Warn Industries - Extreme Terrain Series There is a video at the bottom, watch this. __________________ Ron Amsoil Dealer 2008 Yamaha Nytro Mtx, PL turbo - just being built into a mean machine - I can see my arms getting longer soon. 2007 Can-am Renegade 800 ATV 2008 F350 SD 4x4 CC

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plumbum Supporting Vendors Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: morinville Posts: 438 Casino Cash: $385450 Thanks: 181 Thanked 103 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope synthetic rope is the best. i will never go back to wire rope again.only thing i have heard to watch out for is if it is wet when you spool it and it is cold outside it may freeze together. the simple fix was to pull it out with the machine though. no worse than a kinked wire rope. oh and i use mine all the time, i have a honda and i dont back away from mud holes. lol.

08-16-2008, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
catzuki Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelliher, Saskatchewan Posts: 443 Casino Cash: $209220 Thanks: 7 Thanked 45 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope i got mine from ebay 2 50' lengths for 44 US. Only thing is you have to watch to make sure that it does not wrap around the drum when you are winching sidways. Did this once and i had to take the winch apart to get it out. But i have yet to break mine and its about 1.5 years old. Also there is a shop in calgary and edmonton that has that rope in bulk and it is really cheap. It is also the amsteel synthetic line dealer for canada. __________________ 2007 Ski-Doo Summit XRS-800 R P-TEK 159" W/Nitrous The "THING" can Future mods:::: GOT BOOST 4 STROKE 2006 Kawasaki Brute force 750I 30" Mudlites ITP Moose chip, clutch springs Aluminum skids 48" plow 2003 Dodge 3500 4x4 5.9L CTD W/ 6 Spd 6" Bds Lift with 37x14.00-17 SS Iroks 500+ RWHP and 1000+ FT/LB Torque

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SQUIRTIS Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Whitecourt Alberta Posts: 68 Casino Cash: $96300 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Originally Posted by catzuki i got mine from ebay 2 50' lengths for 44 US. Only thing is you have to watch to make sure that it does not wrap around the drum when you are winching sidways. Did this once and i had to take the winch apart to get it out. But i have yet to break mine and its about 1.5 years old. Also there is a shop in calgary and edmonton that has that rope in bulk and it is really cheap. It is also the amsteel synthetic line dealer for canada. Do u know where this is in edmonton???? __________________ 07 Outlander 800 XT Red -27" ITP XTR (9's in Front, 11 In Back) -Complete STEALTH Snorkel (homemade) -Dalton Clutch Kit -Ricohet Full Skid Plate -Heavy Duty Front Springs -BRP Rear Trailing Arm Protector -BRP Rear Diff Protector -Front Wheel Spacers -Twin Air Airfilter -Renegade X Foot Pegs -Hand/Thumb Warmers *FOR SALE04 DS 650 BajaFOR SALE* -K&N Airfilter -Holeshots HD (rear) -Razar2 (front) -Mud Lites (STUDDED) -Deleted Air Box

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rknight111 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 2,525 Casino Cash: $1205320 Thanks: 140 Thanked 1,150 Times in 578 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Originally Posted by _Stevo_ So i just snapped my synthetic rope today. Has anyone else snapped there synthetic rope? Must of been stuck good? Where abouts did it snap? Will they replace it for free. When I was doing the video shoot by Rocky Mountain House I rolled and lost my remote and broke my mount. Next time I'll just keep that in my pocket. __________________ Ron Amsoil Dealer 2008 Yamaha Nytro Mtx, PL turbo - just being built into a mean machine - I can see my arms getting longer soon. 2007 Can-am Renegade 800 ATV 2008 F350 SD 4x4 CC

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_Stevo_ Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olds,ab Posts: 29 Casino Cash: $65307 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope It snapped the line about five feet from the hook. so hows that bumper holding up to the abuse? lets see some pics of it?

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catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,758 Casino Cash: $1026391 Thanks: 611 Thanked 630 Times in 399 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Originally Posted by rknight111 Must of been stuck good? Where abouts did it snap? Will they replace it for free. When I was doing the video shoot by Rocky Mountain House I rolled and lost my remote and broke my mount. Next time I'll just keep that in my pocket. How much did you pay for the winch Ron?I think mine went south last weekend! catmando! __________________ Arctic Cat Baby!......For The Most Part! 05 900 Kingcat,Boondocker Nitrous Kit,Speedwerx Pipe & Can,V-force Reeds,2.5 camo extreme 162" 03 600 Mountaincat 06 650 Prowler Black Magic Pipe & Chip Kickass Intake 03 450 Kodiac (yamaha) shh! 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer! 06 Arctic Cat M5 EFI 05 Kawasaki Brute Force,27"Mudlites,Penland Pro Series Exaust! K&N Air Filter Dont be Sorry,Just dont do it again!

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Grinder Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 39 Casino Cash: $82167 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Have you been wrapping around trees maybe that freyed the line. Just guessing because ive been stuck in literal quick sand next to river up to fenders. You know the stuff that sucks in your boots so you cant move. The winch gears stripped out and I was towed with same line. Im quite impressed so far.

09-01-2008, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Grinder Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 39 Casino Cash: $82167 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Originally Posted by catmando How much did you pay for the winch Ron?I think mine went south last weekend! catmando! Take it apart or take it to Interior Offroad for service. Its probubly just gummed up with mud and starting to slip the gears. Its alot cheaper to look that to buy a new one.

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rknight111 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 2,525 Casino Cash: $1205320 Thanks: 140 Thanked 1,150 Times in 578 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Originally Posted by Grinder Take it apart or take it to Interior Offroad for service. Its probubly just gummed up with mud and starting to slip the gears. Its alot cheaper to look that to buy a new one. The new warns like in the picture above are now totally sealed and are all steel inside. __________________ Ron Amsoil Dealer 2008 Yamaha Nytro Mtx, PL turbo - just being built into a mean machine - I can see my arms getting longer soon. 2007 Can-am Renegade 800 ATV 2008 F350 SD 4x4 CC

09-02-2008, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Grinder Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 39 Casino Cash: $82167 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Warn Winch Synthetic Rope vrs Wire Rope Oh sorry I thought it was an old one like I have on the rear of my popo. I have a 3000# new one on the front. The old one I can take apart and repair, maintaine the new one have you seen the parts list? I hope it doesnt go.

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