Winch line repair

[IronScott]

I’ll just get this out of the way. I’m impatient and often make stupid mistakes that are costly. I just got a JL last week but have been stock piling parts and accessories for a few months, some of which was a MOPAR steel front bumper and a Smittybilt X20 10k winch with a synthetic line.

I ran into a few small issues here and there but nothing major but I hated the look of the giant hook on the winch line. I bought a Factor 55 flat link but that meant I had to cut the hook off the stock SB winch line, since it doesn’t have a disconnect (WTF?). I used a grinder cutoff wheel to cut through the hook but of course nicked my winch line. It looks like 2-3 strands got frayed and one of those was cut pretty thorough.

I’ve looked at several videos online regarding winch line repairs. Looks to be a bit time-consuming but not incredibly difficult. Just curious of anyone else’s experience. Below is a pic of where the damage is. I’m going to test it this weekend and see how it holds up.

Any friendly opinions would be much appreciated.

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[Sgt Beavis]

This is what you need: https://factor55.com/product/fast-fid-new/

 

[Shepherd12]

^Yup. Learn a new skill, get a new tool, and fix it right. Because when that loop breaks, it’s going to be when you *need* it to work.

 

[Swanny297]

I’ll just get this out of the way. I’m impatient and often make stupid mistakes that are costly. I just got a JL last week but have been stock piling parts and accessories for a few months, some of which was a MOPAR steel front bumper and a Smittybilt X20 10k winch with a synthetic line.

I ran into a few small issues here and there but nothing major but I hated the look of the giant hook on the winch line. I bought a Factor 55 flat link but that meant I had to cut the hook off the stock SB winch line, since it doesn’t have a disconnect (WTF?). I used a grinder cutoff wheel to cut through the hook but of course nicked my winch line. It looks like 2-3 strands got frayed and one of those was cut pretty thorough.

I’ve looked at several videos online regarding winch line repairs. Looks to be a bit time-consuming but not incredibly difficult. Just curious of anyone else’s experience. Below is a pic of where the damage is. I’m going to test it this weekend and see how it holds up.

Any friendly opinions would be much appreciated.

What @Sgt Beavis said - this is a good piece of equipment to have in your recover bag especiy running synthetic.

 

[IronScott]

This is what you need: https://factor55.com/product/fast-fid-new/

Perfect. Thank you!

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