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Originally Posted by the fuzz
So Basssman did you up grade the size of your rope from 3/16 to 1/4in. my winch is a 3k lb. ?? and does the rope have any effect if it does get wet and freezes ??
thanks
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I went with the 3/16" as the larger cable was overkill for my 3500 pound winch. The 1/4" is for UTV type 5000 pound and up applications.
There is no effect on the cable when it gets wet.
I didn't see it freeze up since the 10' "Rock Guard covers the first part of my winch line.
Just for maintenance this year I have done tis procedure.
After a muddy pull i unspool the cable out past the muddy part, rinse my winch spool off and dunk my line in a bucket of water and shake it. After rinsing it off I lay it out on my driveway to dry and then I inspect it. If it's all good I tie it to a tree in my backyard and spool it up under tension.
No issues so far and I haven't had a broken line since February.
