I got the safety thimble and really like how it works. Keeps things tucked away.



Seems like any hook/ shackle that fits in the eye of the thimble would work, but the thimble is pretty thick. For example, the hook that came with the Warn 8000 winch did not work with the thimble... you would need something bigger.

 

It's really simple clicky

I like the thimble. When you get it I'll have to see it. Don't have my bumper yet so it's kinda mute at the moment.

 

Im kind of diggin that Thimble, heres what Im thinking about getting.
http://www.masterpull.com/item.cfm?itemid=29380&Buy=1

 

I have some instructions too, but when it comes to working with rope, I suck.
I will goof it up to the point I would want to throw the rope away.

Some things I can not do.
To this day I can not install a diecut sticker either.
I goof them up everytime.

I have had all my stickers installed by a pro.

 

That is the safety hook I have now Ric, but you do not reuse it when you install one of these thimbles like on the blue line above.

 

When you get it give me a hollar and I'll splice it for you. I've been a sailor and a rigger for many a year

 

Cool, thank you very much!

 

More info on the Safety Thimble like www.winchline.com carries.

The right way


vs

The wrong way


The right way


Reduces risk of injury due to hook
pulling through fairlead




A PDF file on weaving the cable

Another PDF

 

stop it Corey, the more I see that Safty Thimble, the more I want it, lol.

 

Not supposed to hold the cable by the hook though... Not poo-pooing the safety thimble by any means, just pointing out something in the Warn manual.

 

I bet if they made a high-polished BLING version, you'd have one already!

 

When I upgrade I will be going to that setup...... I really like the lower weight Idea as mine will be a basket winch setup..

 

I got the thimble yesterday, very high quality.

Instead of adding it to my current line though, I am ordering a brand new line today.
5/16th in blue (it only comes in blue) unless you get the 3/8" line which is available in 6 colors.

The line I am getting comes with the safety thimble on it.
I will either sell the old line, or Winchline can make my old one into 2x50' or 1x100' extension lines.

Ric, you better order one, your rig is calling for one

Oh, I found out there is no need to use the yellow clasp/hook any longer.
Mine has seized up a few times too, that was my fault for not keeping it lubed, and being exposed to the elements.

When my front bumper was put on, we had to grease the hook quite a bit and use a BFH on it to loosen it up.

No need for the hook with this safety thimble setup, just use a D ring shackle for attaching to a tree saver or someones D ring shackle in their hitch receiver like many of us run.

 

Definitely keep it as extension. Comes in handy all the time.

 

Do you think 100' is to long, maybe go with 2x50'?

 

FWIW, I have broken a steel cable and a synthetic rope. They both recoiled to some extent, but the steel cable was much more violent.

 

There was a product review on that on pirate a while ago. Here's the link.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/pr...ews/winchsaver

 

He haaaaw.
New line and safety thimble will arrive tomorrow.

Not so sure about the weather here this weekend, this mod might have to wait a bit.

The UPS guy cracks me up.
He knows everytime a box arrives here it is a new mod.

 

This picture here is enough to make you want to go synthetic.
Look at that bird nest.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/productrevi...messycable.jpg

 

I am glad I went synthetic! That winchsaver makes me want to say "GARRRRR! THIS BE ME WINCH!" every time I see it!