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Old 01-30-2016, 12:24 PM
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Installed Warn 12s. For past 2 hrs I've been trying to thread the rope thru the drum. What's the secret? Pulling/pushin and can't get it thru?! Any suggests pls!
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I thought they just had a pinch bolt on the drum? Is this synthetic or cable.
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Try using a wire coat hanger and pull it through. I used a bicycle gearshift cable.
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Large zip tie some lube too
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Thx. Got it. New tonWinch thing and Was worried wire would damage the overpriced rope. Thx again for your insight
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Originally Posted by jtphoto JK
I thought they just had a pinch bolt on the drum? Is this synthetic or cable.
That's on the vr series
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