winch synthetic ropes
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Synthetic Pros:
Light weight
Strong
Safer if the line breaks
Cons:
Not as durable
$$$
Steel Pros:
Durable
Strong
Cheaper
Cons:
Heavy
Dangerous if line breaks
Both recoil when something breaks. If half your hook or mounting point breaks on either it will become a dangerous projectile so always use caution.
Light weight
Strong
Safer if the line breaks
Cons:
Not as durable
$$$
Steel Pros:
Durable
Strong
Cheaper
Cons:
Heavy
Dangerous if line breaks
Both recoil when something breaks. If half your hook or mounting point breaks on either it will become a dangerous projectile so always use caution.
Synthetic Pros: No rust
Steel Cons: RUST!
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recon 10500
will this recon winch mount well to a smittybilt xrc front? This bumper already has the four holes drilled presumably for a smittybilt winch, I didn't know how other winches would be bolted down
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xrc 8 comp
That looks great! My buddy just worried that the rating wouldn't hold up/be very close to being able to pull me out of anything in a 4 door, but obviously it's worked great for you!
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XRC rock sliders
I was also looking into the xrc rock sliders vs the ACE. did yours fit correctly? I had heard that smitty was fixing the previous problems because they didn't line up. I have heard nothing but great reviews for ace.
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Originally Posted by nacarislife88
will this recon winch mount well to a smittybilt xrc front? This bumper already has the four holes drilled presumably for a smittybilt winch, I didn't know how other winches would be bolted down
My friend had in his xrc bumper and fit perfect. I have the recon winch too, but mounted in the rugged ridge bumper. Both fit well.
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Originally Posted by nacarislife88
I was also looking into the xrc rock sliders vs the ACE. did yours fit correctly? I had heard that smitty was fixing the previous problems because they didn't line up. I have heard nothing but great reviews for ace.
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everything
Thanks all! I'm thinking i'm gonna go with the recon winch, bout 125 cheaper and if it fits the bumper, i'm good for it. still undecided about the sliders, but i'm sure i will choose soon