The Lair

@Subway4X4 saved me from certain death. I went to check and clean my winch cable yesterday with @EatSleepTacos, and this is what I found...

 

Also, shout out to Lina the pup for helping me chop my exhaust in anticipation for my HC rear

 

That shit was so surprising! Glad that @Subway4X4 lit a fire under our ass to clean our winches.

 

You’re welcome

 

Am I looking at something chewing through it?

 

After any wheeling trip that involves water, mud or snow.

That’s pretty much every trip.

 

No idea. We were stumped as to what caused it.

I'm not that dedicated. Once every few months is enough for me. Plus the steel line is a little lower maintenance.

 

True

 

Hmmm suggestion on where to put..I was thinking rear window

 

Not sure! Maybe just from something abrasive..couldn't really figure it out

 

I'm gonna venture a guess here:

That chewed up part is when the line runs and rubs against the metal line terminal (that screws into the side of the winch spool) when you are winching in the line. There are sharp edges on the terminal.

Two things that you can try to prevent it.
1. When spooling-in the line, try to keep it away from the metal terminal.
2. Cover the screwed in terminal with a heavy duty tape (i use Gorilla tape.) . This covers up the sharp edges.


You can also still salvage your current winch line by cutting off the few feet that's mangled and re-attaching a fresh metal line terminal. You winch will be shorter, but it should still be good. Unless of course, the line is chewed up in the middle of the line.

 

How about the garbage? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Ya see that.

 

It's right in the middle...

 

Damn.
New ones are $$$$$

 

PS4 FTMFW!!!

 

You on here? I’m playing destiny right now.

 

I am! @thenamesbennie

Don’t have the new destiny but I have the old one and I’m usually on COD or sports games. Though about picking up the new Star Wars game.

 

SoCom was my shit back in the day