P1000 Synthetic Winch Rope - Looking for Recommendations

[AKRider]

I am looking into replacing my winch cable with synthetic rope, and I'm looking for suggestions. I have the Honda/Warn OEM Provantage 4500.

For those that have done this, what is the best diameter and length that will fit on the spool?

Are there any brands to stay away from?

Any other information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Smitty335]

I am looking into replacing my winch cable with synthetic rope, and I'm looking for suggestions. I have the Honda/Warn OEM Provantage 4500.

For those that have done this, what is the best diameter and length that will fit on the spool?

Are there any brands to stay away from?

Any other information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I have never been to Alaska, so I don't know how the environment treats synthetic rope as fas as freezing solid if gotten wet??

 

[AKRider]

I have never been to Alaska, so I don't know how the environment treats synthetic rope as fas as freezing solid if gotten wet??

Good point! I hadn't thought about that. It wouldn't be a good thing to have a rope frozen and not be able to use it. Maybe some of the others up here will chime in and let me know if they have one and how it works for them.

 

[swsebek]

I don't believe it would be a problem.

 

[Ems-Cam]

There are some reasonably priced ones on Amazon, I saw one rated for 4500# for about $30. Thats cheap.

 

[Smitty335]

I have never been to Alaska, so I don't know how the environment treats synthetic rope as fas as freezing solid if gotten wet??

Can you put more length on if you use a synthetic rope than cable?

 

[AKRider]

Can you put more length on if you use a synthetic rope than cable?

That's also what I would like to know.

 

[AKRider]

There are some reasonably priced ones on Amazon, I saw one rated for 4500# for about $30. Thats cheap.

Yep. I saw some there and on eBay. I just don't want to get a crappy one.

 

[swsebek]

I don't believe it would be a problem.

I am wrong, If you did use it in sub degree weather and got it wet and spooled in,it could freeze solid. And my dad ordered synthetic for his and he got the same size as the steel he was replacing and it seemed to just fit. I like it cause it floats.

 

[ohanacreek]

Not positive but I think you may want to use a synth plow cable for plowing, Instead of a synth winch cable.

I think there was an issue with the synthetic not doing well because of the sharp angle and it being run across the fairlead??

I think a synth plow cable is about $10-$30 after a quick google search

 

[joeymt33]

I am looking into replacing my winch cable with synthetic rope, and I'm looking for suggestions. I have the Honda/Warn OEM Provantage 4500.

For those that have done this, what is the best diameter and length that will fit on the spool?

Are there any brands to stay away from?

Any other information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I've been considering an upgrade to as my cable has been getting kinks and frayed.

Thanks for bringing this up. I'll definitely be watching.

 

[AK_Centurion]

Amazon.com: 50' x 1/4" Red Strong Durable Synthetic Fiber Winch Rope 6400lbs Fastness ATV UTV KFI SUV Car Motorcycle: Automotive
I went with this. Seems to be holding up well. Haven't had been done any creek crossings yet this winter, so not sure about freezing up the rope.

 

[AKRider]

Amazon.com: 50' x 1/4" Red Strong Durable Synthetic Fiber Winch Rope 6400lbs Fastness ATV UTV KFI SUV Car Motorcycle: Automotive
I went with this. Seems to be holding up well. Haven't had been done any creek crossings yet this winter, so not sure about freezing up the rope.

Do you think the spool could fit than 50ft, or is that about the max?

 

[AK_Centurion]

50 is all that would fit.

 

[AK_Centurion]

Bought 2. Still need to figure out how to weave an eyelet on the second one to use as an extension.

 

[AKRider]

Bought 2. Still need to figure out how to weave an eyelet on the second one to use as an extension.

Google it. I've seen a few youtube videos on it. I really appreciate the info!

 

[AKRider]

Bought 2. Still need to figure out how to weave an eyelet on the second one to use as an extension.

Actually, I've also seen ones with two eyelets for use as an extension.

 

[ohanacreek]

Actually, I've also seen ones with two eyelets for use as an extension.

My .02, get an extension that will handle double what your winch can pull so you can use one end as the attachment point for winch block. Otherwise you have to double it up as well.

 

[drfubar]

I've used synthetic for quite a while with no issues at all. In fact, if it should break it would be a whole lot easier to splice back together than a cable that breaks. Think about it.

 

[P1k]

I am looking into replacing my winch cable with synthetic rope, and I'm looking for suggestions. I have the Honda/Warn OEM Provantage 4500.

For those that have done this, what is the best diameter and length that will fit on the spool?

Are there any brands to stay away from?

Any other information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I used a conversion kit from custom splice it worked great.