Ahh, yes. The Smittybilt one just has a pin with a snap ring. However--I'd still need to remove the winch hook that's on there now. I'd rather unsplice/resplice than cut it off.
Synthetic Winch Line Trick?
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If you know how to splice properly go for it, id just cut that crappy hook off. Ive never seen a hook that didnt have a pin holding it before
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Should have looked like this hook, i wouldnt trust any other type the one you have looks like its for an atv.
It came eye-spliced onto the winch rope straight from Smittybilt. The winch is 12k, so I'd guess the rope and hardware are supposed to be rated some factor above that.
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Dont count on it especially with smittybilt, the same 3/8 line can be on a number of winches ranging from 9k up(any brand). This is why whenever i get a new winch any brand i ditch the stock cable and get my own with a rating around 20k or up . I dont like guessing and worrying about it. Same with hooks and shackles if they dont have A working load imprinted on it somewhere i wont use it. I alway go over on the lines and accessories because if something were to break id prefer the winch itself to break.
