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Random question. Synthetic winch ropes vs metal wire ropes?
 
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bkbrno said:
Random question. Synthetic winch ropes vs metal wire ropes?
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There are pros and cons to both. Personally I lean heavily towards synthetic. Synthethic is stronger than steel of the same diameter, Synthetic is ALOT lighter, and Synthetic is much safer as it doesn't carry as much of the kinetic energy when it does break that tears up property/gets people hurt. The cons are that, synthetic is prone to damage from abrasion/UV Rays, etc.. and must be replaced every so often. Synthetic must be cleaned on a regular basis to keep dirt/grit from getting into the fibers which causes premature wear. Personally I replace my winch lines annually regardless of wear n tear factor. I retire the winch lines down to winch extensions that I can double up if I feel I need to for strength. Steel will last ALOT longer, steel is cheaper to buy, and steel isn't prone to UV damage over time. Steel will kink up pretty bad though to... Any way I look at it personally, I can't see putting steel cable on any of my winches. The only steel I use is the Forged steel shackles I use. lol.
NavyVette said:
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Thank you for the info. I need to replace some wires on hand crank winches. Tired of slicing my hands on broken cable wires sticking out. I don't load them the way you do so a broken wire or two isn't a strength concern, just the cuts.
 
So after recording the video, I did notice a little more deflection in the winch plate under load than what I would like to see. A little deflection is OK and normal, but there was enough to make me nervous being as this was a single line pull. I can only imagine the stress with a 3:1 or even a technical pull, so I'll be re-inforcing the frame/winchplate in the next couple weeks as well..


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bkbrno said:
Out of curiosity, would dropping the 3rd axle help or hurt? I'm thinking more wheels on the ground equals less weight per tire and more float. Just wondering what the insider scoop is on that.
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Not a clue. First time I've ever been that close up to one.. im pretty sure though that front axle is only dropped to support the extra weight under a heavy load though. I dont believe they are actually drive wheels
 
I remember watching this (full) mixer back into an area to dump its load and in slow motion the left side of the truck sunk to about 45°! :eek: They ended up stopping the mixer and letting it harden. I never did see how they got it out but it was still there 8hrs later...
 
Usually not powered. It's there to reduce the single wheel weight. Fully loaded, 6 wheels on the ground exceed the capacity of the pavement. Divided by 8, the weight on each tire patch is less and within the strength limits of pavement.
 
Less weight per wheel, in theory, would not dig in as bad. Maybe the dirt was so soft it wouldn't matter.

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Bongo Lewi said:
I can only imagine what that truck costs.
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I text him a minute ago when I saw your comment and asked him. I'll let ya know. Lol.. edit... he just replied.. disregard the rest of the conversation. We talk about random stuff and Im at a birthday party for a buddy while typing this.
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NavyVet83 said:
I text him a minute ago when I saw your comment and asked him. I'll let ya know. Lol.. edit... he just replied.. disregard the rest of the conversation. We talk about random stuff and Im at a birthday party for a buddy while typing this. View attachment 38296
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My wild ass guess was half a million. Not surprised. That's a lot of moola.
 
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