How do I install a Warn winch cable?

Asked by: Dawn Hotze

How do you replace a winch cable on a Warn winch?

Most of the warn winches are gonna have a little screw that holds in your rope or cable. Once you get the new rope connected. We're gonna go ahead and engage the winch motor.

How do you attach winch cable to winch?

First position the winch's reel. So it's oblong shape slots are up use a pair of pliers to put a kink approximately. Two inches from the end of your cable. Slip this end through the reel slot.

Does winch cable go over or under spool?

Or directly off the reel end of the winch. The answer is yes it absolutely matters.

How do you install a steel winch cable?

So what you do is flip your tensioner. Up then you go to roll your drum into position you're going to take the mighty pride of 3/8 winch cable and insert it through the hole.

How do you attach a cable to a Warn winch drum?

Take the anchor puck and insert it with the lobe facing the center of the drum. Finally put some tension on the rope to set the puck in place wire rope will come spooled on the winch from the factory.

Should you oil a winch cable?

While the cable may look healthy on the outside, the inner core may be significantly weakened due to rust and corrosion. This is why it’s important to use a dedicated winch cable lubricant that deeply protects the cable from the inside out.

How do I install a new winch cable?

First. Step four use a bar to depress the tensioner slip the cable between the tensioner and the drum. Step 5 slide the cable all the way through the hole. And then tighten the setscrew.

How do you fasten a winch cable?

And insert the cable clamp bolt through it set the cable clamp and nut in place adjust the cable. So it fits under the clamps winged edges. Then use a 7/16 inch wrench to securely tighten the clamp.

How do you install a winch line?

Find a bolt that is roughly half an inch to 3/4 of an inch long somewhere. Right around there it doesn't need to press in this rope.