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Winch line------>> I'm clueless

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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Default Winch line------>> I'm clueless

I would like to switch over to synthetic winch line but have no idea what to get, I'm running a Superwinch EPi 9.0 on the Unlimited..

What brand, length, and thickness would you guys suggest..
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:51 AM
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The EPi9S comes with 80 feet of 3/8" Amsteel Blue synthetic rope.

Give Superwinch a call, I'm sure that they could give you a few good suggestions.

JD
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Check out Viking. I think 100ft is the consensus. As far as thickness goes I don't remember, but I believe that there 2 options. I went with the thicker of the 2. Call David at Northridge. He'll help you out.

Good luck!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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I have 3/8 100' Vicking that is rated at 19,600 lb. You want to get the rope protector sleeve and a new alumimum fairlead. I like the solid fairlead with out rollers. You will love it. If for some reason it breaks all you do is tie a knot in it and keep using it. Just do not let it rub on anything that will wear it down. I like to take an old moving blanket and use that as pad when it will be rubbing on abrasive stuff.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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According to the Masterpull website you should run either 100' of 5/16" or 85' of 3/8" line. Their 5/16" is rated at 21,000 lbs, and the 3/8" is rated at 26,500 lbs.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by N2MWL
I would like to switch over to synthetic winch line but have no idea what to get, I'm running a Superwinch EPi 9.0 on the Unlimited..

What brand, length, and thickness would you guys suggest..
Viking / Winchline 3/8" 110' or the 110'

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ight=winchline
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Thanks for all the help.....
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