Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or someone ...

Steel wire winch cable has been the mainstay of the winching, recovery, and hauling industry for many years. With the introduction of synthetic winch rope in the early ’90s and its subsequent growth ...

Modifying your winch to handle synthetic winch line requires a few simple steps because it’s not like cable. Synthetic winch line is as strong as its wire counterpart, yet much easier to work with ...

Taking care of your pickup includes periodic inspection of the winch and the winch cable or rope. Synthetic winch rope is easy to inspect if you know what to look for when it comes to potential ...

We’ve covered quite a few topics when it comes to vehicle recovery here at The Drive — from traction boards to come-alongs to winches. Adding a winch to your off-road or overland setup is definitely a ...