Winch rope

[DaveB]

I am finishing up my new winch mount for the 9.5TI Warn that I fixed up. I want to run a synthetic rope on it and wanted opinions on which ropes I should look at, length, capacity etc. There are quite a few out there but want to get one that will work well with the 9.5. It will be on my Scrambler. If anyone has a good rope laying around that they would sell that would also work.

 

[RockChucker]

I run a 3/8” JM Rigging rope on my 9.5Ti. It’s been on there for close to 10 years. It’s just under 100’. I recently eliminated the hook and have a loop-loop connection with a soft shackle on the end. I need to take my winch apart and do some restoration. It’s looking pretty rough these days.

 

[DaveB]

The one I fixed looked similar except the bridge was also busted. There is a hammered Rustoleum grey that is a good match to the Warn paint if you want to go cheaper on the touch up.

 

[_Auzzy_]

JM Rigging out of Cedar is your go to for quality. 3/8"x85-90ft is all you're gonna be able to fit.

 

[bryson]

I'd even suggest to run a few feet less than full capacity too - less worry about the rope bunching up on the drum and causing issues, higher pulling capacity with fewer layers of rope, and carrying a winch extension is easy. I'd run 70 or so feet of rope on the winch itself, and carry roughly the same length as an extension.

 

[DaveB]

I finished up the winch mount and mounted it on my Jeep so now I need to decide on the rope.

 

[STAG]

I'd even suggest to run a few feet less than full capacity too - less worry about the rope bunching up on the drum and causing issues, higher pulling capacity with fewer layers of rope, and carrying a winch extension is easy. I'd run 70 or so feet of rope on the winch itself, and carry roughly the same length as an extension.

This. But definitely carry an extension. Sucks when the closest winch anchor point is 100’ away but the winch rope just won’t reach quite reach it 😂