Synthetic winch line care. Anything I need to know?

ob_tj · May 27, 2016

So as of yesterday I installed a 10k winch with synthetic line. I am very unfamiliar with synthetic line and if there is anything special to care of it. Any tips help. Thanks guys.

WJCO · May 27, 2016

See page 6 from Warn: https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/pdf/87968A2_rs.pdf

I wash the rope if it's really dirty. Other than that, I've only noticed light corrosion on the drum itself. Pretty easy to take care of.

ob_tj · May 28, 2016

WJCO said:
See page 6 from Warn: https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/pdf/87968A2_rs.pdf

I wash the rope if it's really dirty. Other than that, I've only noticed light corrosion on the drum itself. Pretty easy to take care of.

Ok cool thanks. I didn't know if there was an oil based product to put on it to condition it. Do you recommend investing in a cover?

Gadget · May 28, 2016

Yes, a cover is a good idea imo.

WJCO · May 28, 2016

Yep. Sun or snow. Here's a thread on covers: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?31718-Winch-cover-options-advantages-disadvantages/page3

Post 22 is mine after driving through really snowy conditions.

ob_tj · May 28, 2016

Joker151 said:
Yes, a cover is a good idea imo.

WJCO said:
Yep. Sun or snow. Here's a thread on covers: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?31718-Winch-cover-options-advantages-disadvantages/page3

Post 22 is mine after driving through really snowy conditions.

Thanks guys. I will definitely be investing in a winch cover shortly. Don't get too much snow in central california but sun we get a lot of.

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