In process of buying a synthetic winch line. Any suggestions? Whose brand are you using and how do you like it?

Next question what size, 3/8, 1/2. Going to get 92-100' length.

Does anyone have experience with Viking products? Like their black anodized fair lead.

My winch is a Warn 8000. I have heard that only Warn line will work on a Warn winch because of the internal brake. Is that bull or ??

Thanks for your input

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

5/16 is the standard steel cable size on most winches, so I would either keep to that or go with 3/8 if you want extra load rating. I had 100' of 5/16 line on my Warn 9000i and that was it's limit; you would only fit 80' of 3/8 line. I have 3/8 line on my Warn 8274 mainly because it came with larger cable and has more room to spool.

I use Amsteel blue on all of them and have never had a problem. It is true that winches with brakes in the drum will generate heat on the drum when under use (ie. the warn 8000 and 9000i). You can get some heat shielding to wrap the drum or just let it rest between long pulls to cool. Hasn't been a big problems and only affects the first few layer on the drum.

Appreciate the input. Thanks.

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

This stuff is the best.


http://www.masterpull.com/

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2006 KJ CRD Ltd - Suncoast, GDE Eco, EGR Delete, After market T-Stat, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back
2005 KJ CRD Sport-Suncoast, Transco, GDE Hot-GDE Trans, EGR Delete, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back, After market S-Stat
1987 Suzuki LWB Samurai -diesel powered, custom 4 link coil suspension 38.5 SX Swampers

Thanks to both of you for your input. Looks like either Master Pull or Amsteel would be great winch lines.

I ended up buying Viking 5/16" x 100' with the thimble on the end. I will let you know if I have any issues.

GGoat

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

Viking line is good stuff as well. I looked at all of them. Masterpull was just plain out of range price wise and it hasn't performed any better on my friends rigs than other ropes. Viking and Amsteel are pretty close in composition and price; just came down to where I got the best deal.

You will really like the rope once you have used it a few times. Make sure you put a 10' of better protective sleeve on it has really saved the wear when I have had to pull in the rocks.

It isnt a mater of performance. It's simply going to be the last to break. It's the strongest. Doesnt mean youll need it, but its nice to have.

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2006 KJ CRD Ltd - Suncoast, GDE Eco, EGR Delete, After market T-Stat, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back
2005 KJ CRD Sport-Suncoast, Transco, GDE Hot-GDE Trans, EGR Delete, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back, After market S-Stat
1987 Suzuki LWB Samurai -diesel powered, custom 4 link coil suspension 38.5 SX Swampers