syn winch line help

[giantsfan10]

soo the end of my synthetic winch line looks like this... isn't there supposed to be a hook or something that you attach to the drum??? does anyone know how i can fix this? is there a place that can attach the right fitting to the end of this thing?

[Wide-J]

Check the drum for a bolt to attach the line to. Typically there is a crimped on end that bolts it to it to assist with the coiling of the line, but isnt rated. Some line manufacturers recommend a minimum of 8 wraps on the drum before winching. I would at least fix the end if you cant get an end crimped on to it. Take a piece or masking tape and wrap it tightly around the end (or within a short distance of the end. Cut in the middle of the tape with a good pair of scissors. Get a match out and burn the end of the rope and it wont fray and get shitty like that. Remove tape and you are good.

[crosbike]

does it look melted? most if not all synthetic line comes with a chafe/heat gaurd for the first layer around the drum so it doesnt melt.

[giantsfan10]

i wouldn't say melted, its just rusty, flatten, and frayed. the drum has the screw hole. when i unraveled this mess, it was just tightly wound around the drum. i love buying used equipment.

[XJLI]

what brand line is it? i know masterpull has crazy warranties, but that is either amsteel or a cheap ebay copy.l

[BOX]

i love buying used equipment.

Banditt FTL?

[giantsfan10]

Banditt FTL?

How did you know? I would like to know as much as i can, because this winch is still broken after new parts and a rebuild. the brake will not engage quick enough.

[BOX]

How did you know?

I was 2nd in line to buy it if your deal fell through...

[giantsfan10]

He wasn't the original owner. So i have no way of tapping into the lifetime warranty. then he disappeared, was out of contact. he said he has zero problems with this winch, which i find very hard to believe. I was hoping you were the first owner so i could find out what happened to this mess.