so iv been reading the threads on synthetic vs steel winch line and understand that is much ligher but iv not been able to find actual numbers to put to the steel cable vs synthetic.
if i switch my winch line from steel to synthetic will the weight reduction be great enough for me to see less sag in the font end ?

 

Maybe you can compare it so Here is the result from my bumper/winch install.
RRXHD Recon w/syn line.. ~120-130lbs, sag was 5/8" then I installed a RR Sway bar skid which added 50-70lbs.. sag is now 1" this is on a 2011 2dr Rubicon

2 1/2" lift with 1" spacer for the front are on order..

hope that helps.

 

By switching from steel cable to a synthetic winchline you will reduce the weight as follows:
- 5/16" x 100' of Steel Cable weights 18 lbs vs. 2.7 lbs for Synthetic, saving 15.3 lbs.
- 5/16" x 125' of Steel Cable weights 22.5 lbs vs. 3.375 lbs for Synthetic, saving 19.1 lbs
- 5/16" x 150' of Steel Cable weights 27 lbs vs. 4 lbs for Synthetic, saving 23 lbs.
- 3/8" x 100' of Steel Cable weights 26 lbs vs. 3.6 lbs for Synthetic , saving 22.4 lbs.

By switching from a stock roller fairlead that weigh about 13 lbs vs. the Aluminum Fairlead that weigh about 1.5 pounds.


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The short answer to your questions is no. you wont see a huge difference. If u have a coil lift, get a spacer. The winch is still heavy even with synthetic line.

 

As previously demonstrated, you'll save about 30 pounds if you replace both the winchline and fairlead. So place thirty pounds of weight on your bumper and measure how much it sags. You should gain approximately that much if you remove that same amount of weight.

 

I would have to say no. I use synthetic because I like it better than wire rope, but even with the weight difference, I doubt it would be enough to stop any sag you have.

 

I would just find some bigger coils from a Rubi (19's) which you can find pretty cheap on the forum......

 

I had the same problem. Had a 3" fabtec spacer lift with the stock spring. After adding the winch and bumper it sat on the bumpstops . Ditched the spacer blocks and went with 4 1/2" lift coils. Now have about 3" above the bumpstops and it sets level.

 

Theoretically, you will see some of the sag return. But like the posers said above, 30#'s is not going to show much. However, in addition to the light line, you will have an added safety to your winching activities, that steel can't offer.