Winch cable breaking

[Carrots]

This is the second time my winch cable on my 4500lb warn snapped, it broke right in the middle of the line this time, last time was about 10 feet from the beginning of the spool, am I doing something wrong or what lol I've never used to snap cables like this before

 

[sled_wrangler]

still using winch cable is your first problem get your self some 1/4" synthetic line

 

[the_real_wild1]

Cheap cable, too heavy load for rated cable or you have been kinking it.

 

[teeroy]

get a snatch block and start double lining.

 

[imdoo'n]

This is the second time my winch cable on my 4500lb warn snapped, it broke right in the middle of the line this time, last time was about 10 feet from the beginning of the spool, am I doing something wrong or what lol I've never used to snap cables like this before

Cable wear? Kinked cable, they won't last forever, Maybe pull the cable out and do an inspection before you or someone else gets hurt.
Fibre cable may be better but has some maintenance issues, can also break

 

[rzrgade]

Buy a RZR 1000, that will get rid of most of your winch issues..............

 

[DaveB]

Buy a RZR 1000, that will get rid of most of your winch issues..............

Yes. You will need a helicopter.

 

[Carrots]

Winch cable was literally brand new, just replaced under warranty and today was the second ride with it

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[the_real_wild1]

So what is the rest of the story? They don't just break unless you are doing something really bad.

 

[Carrots]

So what is the rest of the story? They don't just break unless you are doing something really bad.

No rest of the story. just your average stuck and winching to a tree and snap. lol

 

[neilsleder]

Just go to super slings or some where that sells amsteel blue synthetic winch line! You won't break that stuff and nice on the hands!


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[arff]

Just go to super slings or some where that sells amsteel blue synthetic winch line! You won't break that stuff and nice on the hands!


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Yes you can.

Broke mine 3 times.

Any jerking at all and it will snap.

 

[neilsleder]

Yes you can.

Broke mine 3 times.

Any jerking at all and it will snap.

You just had to prove me wrong lol. Yah jerking is hard on everything


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[doorfx]

Jerking while winching can't be a good thing!!! Lol pay attention

 

[Joholio]

If you're winching you may as well be jerking it. My last dirt bike didn't need a winch...I really gotta stay out of the ATV section of Snowandmud.com... LOL


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[imdoo'n]

If you're winching you may as well be jerking it. My last dirt bike didn't need a winch...I really gotta stay out of the ATV section of Snowandmud.com... LOL


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So is the bike still in the mud hole?

 

[Joholio]

So is the bike still in the mud hole?

Haha no. Hows your jeep axle?


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[imdoo'n]

Haha no. Hows your jeep axle?


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Ranger axle! 70 yr old truck tech won't cut it, that junk is still out on the gravelled road were it belongs lol.

 

[Joholio]

Ranger axle! 70 yr old truck tech won't cut it, that junk is still out on the gravelled road were it belongs lol.

Jeep axle prob wouldnt break.


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[imdoo'n]

Jeep axle prob wouldnt break.


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How would you attach it to a dirt bike?