Wiring My Winch

[IDGMC]

Ok, So what gauge wire should I be using to run from my battery to the classic 8274? I've got 4 gauge now, but am worried that isn't heavy enough? Also my wire rope is in need of replacing, who would you guys get yours through?

 

[TrcksR4ME]

I personally used *i think* 2 ga welding cable. I made my own cables and soldered lugs onto the ends. This has worked very well for me, but I have heard there is a better way than this for wiring something that draws such a high number of amps. Wish I could remember the type of wire, it was a "camp fire" discussion a few wheelin trips ago. And on the wire rope, maybe check out ebay. I have seen it fairly cheap on there.
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[TrcksR4ME]

Oh, and this link is awesome in regards to winching safely. Its the Billavista Recovery Bible from Pirate4x4:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/index.html

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[TorkDSR]

i have o gauge, wich is a bit of overkill.
and i use amsteel from rockstomper. very cheap. and i can use it cause i have an 8274 (no internal brake)

 

[dontoe]

I used 1 gauge and got the connectors at NAPA.

 

[stallion85]

http://www.rockstomper.com/

 

[big pappa b]

Ummm, what does the Rockstomper link have to do with wiring a winch??

Has the sand started taking it's toll on you

 

[stallion85]

My bad, I forgot to put down "Winch rope"

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/ropes.htm

This one is more specific