Wire rope for winch?

rallye bob · 10-31-2008, 06:31 AM

I have a SuperWinch S3500 that I use in my 24' enclosed to load and unload my 3500 lb. car.
I need to replace the cable (wire rope). It is 7/32" x 50'. I have been looking on the 'net and find what seems to be the same cable/hook combinations, ranging in price from 19.95 to 75.00 (SuperWinch replacement).
I am wondering what I should look for, as I do not want to spend 75.00 for a 20.00 item. I also do not want to chance a possible "incident" loading, or unloading my car.... :-(
Thanks for any recommendations/ experiences you can share.....

jim powers · 10-31-2008, 09:01 AM

is your vehicle a 75 .00 or 20.00 type,i had a winch cable break once,spend the money on the good one

Ty Webb · 10-31-2008, 09:06 AM

To me, this is kind of like helmets, like Jim said. Do you have a $20 head or a $200 head.
I've seen people crimp on their own ends for the wire rope, and after enough rolls on the drum, it "SHOULD" be fine. I'd spend the extra $$.

Dave Goob Cook · 10-31-2008, 10:47 AM

Tractor Supply, or Farm & Fleet, whatever you have over there.

Wholesaler for those sort of things is the Tway Co. here in Indianapolis.

Eric Merryfield · 10-31-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Goob Cook

Tractor Supply, or Farm & Fleet, whatever you have over there.

Wholesaler for those sort of things is the Tway Co. here in Indianapolis.

If you can use a slightly thicker line, you could get one from tow truck parts companies like AW direct.

Greg Barsamian · 10-31-2008, 11:53 AM

Contact Superwinch in Putnam Ct. (860) 928-7787
www.superwinch.com

Chuck Porter · 10-31-2008, 12:33 PM

Try to find a product that is built in North America. I inspect wire rope/cable every day and some of the "Off Shore" product that is out there is sketchy at best. Pay the money for the good stuff.
Chuck

dak · 10-31-2008, 01:22 PM

I had to replace the line on my winch for the rear door last year. I took the winch off and went over to the company that does our 20 ton over head cranes..... they had the line in stock.. cut it crimped it and rewound it back on to the winch for me.... It cost me $40.00 for them to do it

rallye bob · 10-31-2008, 06:00 PM

Thanks for all the great info........... I do want "the best" for my car, but I also want to be an educated consumer. I know you pay $$$$ for "a name" when if you have done your research, you can get an item manufactured by the same co. or equivalent (with out the name on it) for half the money........ Kind of like buying generic drugs, they do the same job, for a fraction of the cost...... Keep the info coming.

Bobby Brannon · 11-01-2008, 08:38 PM

http://www.etrailer.com/c-WWR.htm

You may want to try this link

10-31-2008, 06:31 AM	#1
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Wire rope for winch? I have a SuperWinch S3500 that I use in my 24' enclosed to load and unload my 3500 lb. car. I need to replace the cable (wire rope). It is 7/32" x 50'. I have been looking on the 'net and find what seems to be the same cable/hook combinations, ranging in price from 19.95 to 75.00 (SuperWinch replacement). I am wondering what I should look for, as I do not want to spend 75.00 for a 20.00 item. I also do not want to chance a possible "incident" loading, or unloading my car.... :-( Thanks for any recommendations/ experiences you can share..... Last edited by rallye bob; 10-31-2008 at 06:34 AM.

10-31-2008, 09:01 AM	#2
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? is your vehicle a 75 .00 or 20.00 type,i had a winch cable break once,spend the money on the good one

10-31-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
Ty Webb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WV Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Wire rope for winch? To me, this is kind of like helmets, like Jim said. Do you have a $20 head or a $200 head. I've seen people crimp on their own ends for the wire rope, and after enough rolls on the drum, it "SHOULD" be fine. I'd spend the extra $$.

10-31-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? Tractor Supply, or Farm & Fleet, whatever you have over there. Wholesaler for those sort of things is the Tway Co. here in Indianapolis. __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

10-31-2008, 11:53 AM	#6
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 708 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? Contact Superwinch in Putnam Ct. (860) 928-7787 www.superwinch.com

10-31-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? Try to find a product that is built in North America. I inspect wire rope/cable every day and some of the "Off Shore" product that is out there is sketchy at best. Pay the money for the good stuff. Chuck

10-31-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
dak Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: west coast Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? I had to replace the line on my winch for the rear door last year. I took the winch off and went over to the company that does our 20 ton over head cranes..... they had the line in stock.. cut it crimped it and rewound it back on to the winch for me.... It cost me $40.00 for them to do it

10-31-2008, 06:00 PM	#9
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? Thanks for all the great info........... I do want "the best" for my car, but I also want to be an educated consumer. I know you pay $$$$ for "a name" when if you have done your research, you can get an item manufactured by the same co. or equivalent (with out the name on it) for half the money........ Kind of like buying generic drugs, they do the same job, for a fraction of the cost...... Keep the info coming.

11-01-2008, 08:38 PM	#10
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Wire rope for winch? http://www.etrailer.com/c-WWR.htm You may want to try this link __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS