I didn't know synthetic will just drop to the ground..... Think I may switch.... And I have been looking at arb on board air
Ok I found this related to the rope installation on a drum that had wire rope previously. It was in the instructions for my synthetic rope install.
Note: When installing synthetic winch rope on a winch that has previously run wire rope, it is required that both the
winch drum and fairlead are closely inspected for any damage, nicks, or burrs that may damage the synthetic rope.
Using sandpaper, a scuffing pad, or equivalent, make sure drum and fairlead surfaces are free of any damage. It is
your responsibility to make sure the winch drum, fairlead and other items particular to your installation are free of
damage. We recommend a new aluminum hawse fairlead be used with your new synthetic rope.
And Overlander is correct as far as the fairlead. You need a hawse instead of the roller fairlead.
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hey guys. I know this thread is pretty old, but I just read through it and found some very useful information. I am looking into the market for a winch and am currently interested in the Warn Zeon 10-S or the Warn Power Plant. there is a fairly big price difference between the two. So my question is this: is the Powerplant worth the extra money for the winch and the air compressor, or should I save the money in price difference and get an ARB on board Air?
I am not looking at doing Air lockers for many years so I would just be using it to air up the tires. also it seems like a pain to have to open the hood to air up every time; however, if the ARB is better and saves me money by just doing the Warn Zeon then I guess I can get over having to open the hood to air up.
I decided on the power plant. Actually came out cheaper. A quality warn like the zeon is around 1100 bucks, then I would have gotten the arb twin for another 500 bucks, add the mounting bracket for under the seat for another 100 bucks. Total was 1700. I got the power plant for 1650 with a free prolink.. warn also has rebates every now and then. Plus I don't have to open my hood.
Only down side is if you plan to run air lockers you have to invest in a compressor so you would be into it more. But I agree that the powerplant is a great option.
I decided on the power plant. Actually came out cheaper. A quality warn like the zeon is around 1100 bucks, then I would have gotten the arb twin for another 500 bucks, add the mounting bracket for under the seat for another 100 bucks. Total was 1700. I got the power plant for 1650 with a free prolink.. warn also has rebates every now and then. Plus I don't have to open my hood.
would you need the ARB Twin compressor or could the single be enough for four 35' tires? but it does makes sense to probably get the Power Plant since im not going to be running air lockers.
Installed my Merry Christmas to me present. Its a Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500. I am very happy with it. I swapped out the cable for synthetic that I had on my old winch. ]
Just an FYI, Superwinch highly recommends that you do not use synthetic line in that version of their winch as it was not designed for it and i may cause failure. They have all kinds of warnings about it.
I have the same winch, and didn't see all the warnings when I bought it. If I would have known before I would have gone with something different to put synthetic line on. Other then that I have about 20 pulls and 2 of them being super tuff ones. Hasn't let me down yet. Just the sticker has come off!!
Just an FYI, Superwinch highly recommends that you do not use synthetic line in that version of their winch as it was not designed for it and i may cause failure. They have all kinds of warnings about it.