Installing a strap onto a winch.

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Installing a strap onto a winch.

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Күн бұрын

I needed to install a new strap on my winch. I use a strap instead of a synthetic rope because I was breaking ropes. Well, I broke a strap too. :)

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@BJBDF 3 жыл бұрын

Switched over to a strap this year and did it this way. Bought a 20' 3000# tow strap with hooks on both ends for 15.00. Cut it in half and have a spare now. I used the Gorilla tape as well, and I have a roller fairlead. This worked remarkably well.

@westhigginsorv 3 жыл бұрын

I switched to a roller fairlead this season. Thanks for commenting and watching! Here's the updated video if you're interested. >>> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc9_ZpCWz7PefY0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc9_ZpCWz7PefY0.html

@Nate-uz5ph 8 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

@westhigginsorv 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. I'm getting ready to do it again for this season. Thanks for watching!

@fourbyfourer 6 ай бұрын

I use synthetic rope with a roller fairlead. Been using the same setup for four years and have never had an issue.

@ronaldstrayer580 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to tell you thanks for the video. My cable broke plowing snow yesterday and I used your method to put an old recovery strap that I had on the winch. I am thinking about just letting the strap on for plowing and come spring, putting a new cable on. Thanks again.

@westhigginsorv 3 жыл бұрын

If you find yourself breaking straps, I have an upgraded setup with a roller fairlead. Though, if you're using steel cable you already have a roller fairlead. Thanks for the comment and for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc9_ZpCWz7PefY0.html

@ronaldstrayer580 3 жыл бұрын

@@westhigginsorv Yeah I have a roller fairlead. The bottom roller was a little scored up from my cable so I took some sandpaper to it before I put the strap on. Your welcome for watching and the comment. Take it easy.

@davidrosenkrantz4854 Жыл бұрын

I wished I would have watched this a couple of hours ago. I had a pain in the rear installing my strap, where I used a rope through a loop end , and then hog ringed the two ends of the rope together. I had a hard time getting the rope into the winch and then to tighten it. Oh well thanks again.

@westhigginsorv Жыл бұрын

It'll be easier next time! Thanks for watching!!

@ron7480 2 жыл бұрын

Warn makes a special roller fairlead for atv's that has an oversize bottom roller. Bet a roller fairlead would be easier on the strap than a hawse. Nice vid. Tks

@westhigginsorv 2 жыл бұрын

I have an updated version of this video with a KFI roller fairlead. It works much nicer. Thanks for watching and commenting! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc9_ZpCWz7PefY0.html

@username8171 2 жыл бұрын

@@westhigginsorv I just installed a strap today using a roller fairlead, works very well.

@westhigginsorv 2 жыл бұрын

@@username8171 I think the same.

@username8171 2 жыл бұрын

I believe using a " keel " pulley used for boats will do the job.

@westhigginsorv 2 жыл бұрын

I agree and if I find the roller fairlead doesn't work, I'll be doing that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@daganhaddad Жыл бұрын

I like this idea w/the tape & friction - I have atv winch on blazer for snow & strap broke @ both ends - I realized buddy had riveted it on @ spool end - just allow myself extra strap...the actual replacement strap is on 24'' & they want $50 for it lol

@floobertuber 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, interesting video! I'm just wondering about your "adding a pulley" comments. Do you think it would it be less stressful on the strap if you were using a roller fairlead, instead of a Hawse? I'm not sure if that's what you meant, or some other type of pulley arrangement.

@westhigginsorv 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent question! I did add a roller fairlead this year. So far, so good!! Thanks for the comment and watching! Here's the new video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc9_ZpCWz7PefY0.html

@floobertuber 3 жыл бұрын

@@westhigginsorv Yeah! Just watched that one. Not sure why the KZfaq algorithm didn't show me that first! Nice work, that's gonna work out much better for you, I'm sure! Also, congrats on getting your new garage... you can never have enough garage space!!

@westhigginsorv 3 жыл бұрын

@@floobertuber The strap video is way more popular than the newer video right now too. Maybe I should tweak my keywords.

@hankmcarthur6432 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how well did your strap work for your plow?

@westhigginsorv 3 жыл бұрын

It worked better than the rope, but I still broke it when I got a plow load of heavy wet snow stuck to the blade. Thanks for the reminder... I want to add a pulley this year to reduce the angle between the winch and the plow. Thanks for watching too!