winch rope to replace cable

I was in ARB the other day and they had it. I think it was around $300 for 30metres. Not sure on the price thou and I don't remember what the rating was.

Haven't used winch rope myself but I know it floats, it's lighter, it doesn't have broken strands/barbs that can stick your hands/fingers like wire cable can.

It possibly wears out more when rubbing against rocks or hard surfaces while winching? It may be weakened by fuel/oil contamination like snatch straps or other webbed/woven materials?

Just some thought that come to mind. No proof. Just initial thoughts.

Yes Rolande you can get it from ARB. It's called Plasma Winch Rope, heaps better to use than the cable, does'nt kink, squash when it over laps under tension, and best of all for the same length its about a 1/5 lighter.

You do need to treat it with a bit more care, keep it clean from mud and sand and it will last the life of the winch.

Good stuff old mate, but easily damaged by abrasion over rocks etc. My local 4WD supplier reckons that yobbos like me are better off keeping to wire, but maybe you'd take better care of it. It's certainly very impressive and amazingly light.

Cheers

Hi rolande . I bought a winch cable from a chain and cable supplier (in brisbane)and it was 8mm x 40 mts(proper winch cable) with a thimble on one end and it cost me $140. I guess at that price i could have a spare one in the back of the troopy . In short i dont know how 4x4 retailers can justify there price . Look in the yellow pages under Lifting equipment sub catagory chains and chain equipment .

Bare in mind the steel cable will outlast the plasma rope, which is affected by ultraviolet light like all synthetic ropes. Unless your into winch challenges, the steel rope is the best bet.

Plasma rope is safer. If it breaks it has no recoil. Also if it breaks you can splice it back together. It's light and easy to carry as you spool out. Have to make sure your fairlead rollers are smooth as old cable worn rollers can damage the rope.

Leroy

1) it is expensive stuff.
2) As Roscoe said it gets damaged by dragging it over rocks which you usually do going up hills etc to get to a tree.
3) usually a gay purple color.. ;)

1) lighter and easier to drag up a hill than wire - THE WIFE CAN DO IT EASIER!
2) doesnt coil up when you remove it from the spooler
3) looks kewl

Try any of the major 4b places

Rod at Total4wd in Epping
Sandy at Aus4wd in Bayswater
4WD Workshop Frankston
EUREKA OFF ROAD ACCESSORIES Dandenong
Cheezy at Cheezy Racing
ARB Sthn

Be aware that low mount winches use the steel cable to dissipate heat from the drum (where the brake is located), heat also dissipates this way from the motor itself.

Warn will void all winch warranty if a low mount is used with plasma rope.

On high mount winches it is suitable because the brake is separate and so is the motor.

As said above the drum on low mounts can get hot and plasma rope dosen't like excess heat.

this link may be of assistance

http://www.masterpull.com/

cheers
dave

i have been to the outback chalenge & seen many plasma ropes break but never seen cable brake plasma is much safer & easier to use but doesnt last as long sand grit & dirt get into it & cut the fibres