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  1. mudguppy

    Replacement winch cable

    the deuce has a small band brake that 'supposedly' holds the load and powering out would go against this brake, just as an electric winch would heat up. i thought about heat tolerance (or lack, thereof) as a con to list, but wasn't sure if the heat build-up on the deuce winch would or could...
  2. mudguppy

    Replacement winch cable

    this is what you got from my post? wow. No problem. I appologize if you feel that I have directly offended you; the loose quotation in my post was in response to multiple postings in this thread by different folks and is never intended any more than a 'shoe-fits' kinda thing. The point is...
  3. mudguppy

    Replacement winch cable

    :ditto:x2 i really don't understand why everyone is touting "is your life worth it to use a inferior or used wire rope?" hey, hotshot(s) - what the crap are you doing near the cable while it's under tension, anyway? a new, good quality cable doesn't give you reason to be near it while under...
  4. mudguppy

    Replacement winch cable

    interesting. my thoughts: Cons: $$$ expensive $$$ (as much as $500 - $900+ for 200') frays easily will need a smooth fairlead to avoid to the previous hard to clean once dirty (oils, grease, etc.) weakened by prolonged UV and chemical/oil exposure have a limited lifespan even if taken care...
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