Winch updrades

[Clowe]

I am a happy owner of a vr10000. Is there a way to upgrade from a steel line to a synthetic line? If so is it worth it? Thank you for your knowledge and advice.

 

[wayoflife]

Nothing stopping you from doing it. If you've used your winch in the past, you'll want to change out your fairlead. As far as it being worth it goes, I suppose it depends on how much you use your winch and under what conditions. Synth will be lighter, won't rust, won't splinter/fray and stab your hand, it'll float and it won't seriously injure or kill someone if the line breaks. It is pricey to do, some brands can be effected by the sun and the heat of the drum and if you don't protect it from rocks, it can cut.

 

[Clowe]

Thanks. Do you know if I would need to replace the drum?

 

[WJCO]

Thanks. Do you know if I would need to replace the drum?

You shouldn't need to do anything with the drum.

 

[Clowe]

Thank you Gents.