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Winch mount

Cucv_M1008

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Yes my truck is not running but that does not mean I can't buy other things for it. Last weekend I went to the Portland swap meet and I picked up a @engineered_vintage winch mount for my k30. It's pretty stout and I'm impressed with the build quality. I can't wait to install it. I have two used smittybilt 12k winches I'm not sure which one I'm gonna use.

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X2o is supposed to be better overall. The xrc series parts are getting old and not as easy to get.
 
I was on a trail run earlier this year and a Jeep was winching with steel cable. It's been so long since I've been around the stuff, I forgot how much I dislike it. The popping and twanging noises that line was making was scary!

@Cucv_M1008, you can hit up @swettysblazer (4x Store) for winchline. He has great pricing!
 
Be forewarned, good synthetic line is expensive. I like the versions that have some sort of integrated covering to protect them from fraying.

My favorite so far is Trail Gear Duraline Exoshield. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tgi-303417 It seems like Trail Gear is phasing it out, unfortunately. It has been a great line. The only problem I had was that I purchased a length too long to fit well on my winch. Because it has the extra covering, it stacks up quicker on the drum.

I would like to try a line by Masterpull, but they're out of stock. https://www.masterpull.com/superline-xd-synthetic-winch-line/ I know they make really good stuff.

The line I just bought thru @swettysblazer is by Bubba Rope and I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. https://www.bubbarope.com/winch-lines/80-foot-synthetic-winch-line I like that it has the "Gator-ize® vinyl armor". I also like the red marks that give you some indication of length. Plus it's made in the USA. And it comes with a soft shackle.

One of the things I look for is the extra heat shield at the end attached to the drum. Every synthetic line I've pulled off after heavy use, has obvious signs of heat damage. I don't think it's a complete deal breaker, but it definitely makes the line weaker near the drum because it gets brittle. If you don't use your winch heavily, it's probably less of a concern. But it is one less worry if you are using it.
 

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