I need a good smack!

[scootrrydr]

Hi!

I really didnt want to start a new thread for a silly ?

I bought a used winch and I need to install a lug on the end of the positive cable.

I called Napa and they wanted $90 for one of those tools used to smack with a hammer!

I was just going to buy a new positive cable but the auto parts store only have 4 gauge....

Anybody know somebody that has one of those nifty tools?

Edit ### Thanks to Kurt this problem is fixed!!!####

But now that I have it installed, I have this mess!!

I can't even get it through the fairlead!! Should I cut the knot off? The old owner just put a knot to hold the hook! I know it should have a nice little clamp, does anybody know where to get this fixed? Maybe just buy a new wire rope....cant see just buying a synthetic just cause it has a knot in the wire!!

 

[Toad]

CARQUEST UP HERE IN LOGAN RENTS THE TOOL FOR FREE

 

[scootrrydr]

Dang!

Logan is too far....

I should have mentioned I live in Draper....hopefully I could find somewhere closer!

 

[I Lean]

Six States winch-repair shop I'd imagine could crimp an end on for you?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I'm here in Sandy and have the tool, you could do it here real quick.

 

[scootrrydr]

Where at in Sandy? I could run down there right now!

 

[DOSS]

I have one too if you are out Tooele Way

 

[SLC97SR5]

I also have one, in a pinch a vice and a 1/4" nut works well.

 

[Tacoma]

I also have one, in a pinch a vice and a 1/4" nut works well.

^^ win

I was just going to suggest that.

 

[BlackDog]

I'm here in Sandy and have the tool, you could do it here real quick.

Where at in Sandy? I could run down there right now!

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/


Cruiser Outfitters
8859 South 1275 East
Sandy, Utah 84094

 

[JL Rockies]

A torch, solder and heatshrink is the way of the black belt in the 12V arts.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I'm here in Sandy and have the tool, you could do it here real quick.

Sorry I usually don't a chance to check RME again until after working hours.

Blackdog nailed it

Cruiser Outfitters
8859 South 1275 East
Sandy, Utah 84094

Give me a ring if you still want to come by otherwise I'm around most of tomorrow (call first)

801-518-3937

 

[scootrrydr]

I really want to say thanks for the many idea's to fix the problem I ran into.

Everybody wanted to help and I really appreciate all the posts!

Thanks again!

 

[scootrrydr]

Thanks to Kurt my electrical problem is solved! Crimped the lugs on good to go!


But now that I have it installed, I have this mess!!

I can't even get it through the fairlead!! Should I cut the knot off? The old owner just put a knot to hold the hook! I know it should have a nice little clamp, does anybody know where to get this fixed? Maybe just buy a new wire rope....cant see just buying a synthetic just cause it has a knot in the wire!!

 

[DOSS]

Well.. I would cut that off and inspect the rest.. then again I wouldn't normally trust a used cable (well unless it was used by me and I know its history)... Cable can be scary if it has been treated poorly.

 

[I Lean]

If the cable is otherwise in good shape, I'm sure Rocky Mountain Wire Rope could crimp a thimble in there for you, as well as Utah Crane and Rigging, and I'm sure others. (Six States cable shop again?)

If you need a new steel cable, I sell new take-off cables for $50 each. (replaced with synthetic on brand-new winches)

 

[rholbrook]

Six-States did one for me. I dropped it off at the one on 17th S and picked it up the next day.

 

[scootrrydr]

Sweet!

Once again, thanks guys for the info!!!