DIY Winch Upgrade: Install Synthetic Rope on Your ATV or UTV

One of the best DIY Winch Upgrades is to swap out the steel cable for a synthetic rope. I’m giving new life to a Kawasaki Mule’s WARN winch by swapping out the old, rusted steel cable for a durable synthetic rope.

After restoring the winch wiring, I’m ready to show you how I removed that splintering cable and replaced it with a high-performance synthetic rope.

I’ll walk you through each step, share some real-world tips, and tackle some tight spaces. Plus, you’ll see how I tension the new rope to avoid any tangles during use.

This upgrade cost about $50 in parts, and it’s a game-changer for your off-road or farm equipment.

• 50 ft Synthetic Winch Rope 10,000 LBs https://amzn.to/3Uc7kdH
• Aluminum Hawse Fairlead for UTV 4000-5500 LBs https://amzn.to/3U9UPzi
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Removing the Old Rusty Cable
01:07 Detaching the Cable from the Drum
01:30 Installing the Synthetic Rope
02:51 Reattaching the Fairlead
03:47 Preloading the Rope with Tension
04:32 Spooling In Under Tension
04:56 Why Proper Tensioning Matters
05:32 Conclusion and Cost Overview

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