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andrewmp6 · 02-14-2017, 12:25 AM

Any winch can run a synthetic line you just need to sand the drum down so its nice and smooth and change out the fair lead on the winch.Reason you do this the steel cable is rough and can rough up the drum and fair lead,While the rope is softer and needs everything smooth or it can damage the rope.And using the rope most come with a sliding sleeve on it for rocks and sharp stuff make sure you use that in the rough stuff or you can damage/break the rope.

02-14-2017, 12:25 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: hickey sidewinder winch value? synthetic line? Any winch can run a synthetic line you just need to sand the drum down so its nice and smooth and change out the fair lead on the winch.Reason you do this the steel cable is rough and can rough up the drum and fair lead,While the rope is softer and needs everything smooth or it can damage the rope.And using the rope most come with a sliding sleeve on it for rocks and sharp stuff make sure you use that in the rough stuff or you can damage/break the rope.