Upgrading to Synthetic Line - Recommendations?

[PyrPatriot]

I bought a Smittybilt X20 with steel cable. The synthetic was $160 more. I am considering upgrading to a synthetic line if I can at that price point. Any suggestions?

All the ones on Amazon are sketchy. I have yet to come across a review where someone didn't get a shorter line or the eyelet attachment to the drum wasn't bad. Sure most have positive reviews. I won't risk it though.

I need 3/8" synthetic line that is 98f (SB says theirs is 98.5). I could probably get away with 100ft and just hang the extra 1.5" across the bumper hooks.

This one has a quasi-review, but the reviewer got it for free.

The Smittybilt XRC line is 3/8" and 94ft, it should fit? On sale for under $200 and available locally. SB fairlead is like $30, though I'll probably go Factor55

I will probably upgrade after having to use it once or twice. The local recovery guy for the trails says steel cable is dangerous because it gets burs, frays, etc. So I won't be using steel long, just got it to get in the game.

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[PyrPatriot]

Anyone?


Another problem with the lines that are 85ft, they are actually only 70ft! Smittybilt says that you should never (yes they used the word never) go below 5 wraps on the drum, and mark their lines in read to show that. So while the X20 has 98ft of line, they state at maximum pull on the last layer you have only 85ft of line out.

 

[Rudolph Hart]

Yes that’s how it works. The problem with adding extra length to the rope is that the winch loses pulling power with each layer of rope you add to the drum. Like the gears on a bike.

 

[PyrPatriot]

So has noone replaced their winch lines ever?

 

[jlewissystem]

So has noone replaced their winch lines ever?

I have. I used this and it has worked well so far - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CG7QWE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Rudolph Hart]

Here’s an excellent video that’s popped up today.

There are answers to many of your questions including a discussion about rope length and how to extend it.

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