Which Bumper Winch is the Best

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Originally Posted by PhilD

Shop around, prices vary considerably. A syn line made from Amsteel Blue will be about the cheapest, but is not a very heat resistant line, although with correct use that should not be an issue. Some of the lines available use more heat resistant lines, but you pay for them. MasterPull, Viking, X-Line are all good products, but there are plenty of others.

An entry level 3/8" by 100' line with a sling hook will set you back around $250 or so, a line made from a more expensive rope can be anything from $300 up.

You will also need an aluminum fairlead, which should set you back around $40-50.

You can change the line over yourself, it is really simple.

Why do you need an aluminum fairlead with syn line?

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Originally Posted by PhilD

Because a syn line can get pinched between the rollers on a roller fairrlead and get damaged. Steel hawse fairleads are generally not smooth enough, but you could finish one smooth and polish it up.

Would you consider a new WARN steel fairlead smooth enough? It seems very smooth to me but I haven't compared it to an aluminum one yet.

I like that its black