Heavy Duty Winches from Rugged Ridge includes more exclusive features than any other winch in this price range! The Rugged Ridge Winch program offers 8,500 and 10,500LB capacity! .
Why Synthetic Winch Rope? Stronger and lighter, the two key elements of Synthetic Rope that make it the choice of competition off road vehicles everywhere. Rugged Ridge high strength synthetic Winch Rope is constructed from genuine Dyneema SK-75 fiber imported from the Netherlands. This revolutionary fiber is the choice of off-road enthusiast worldwide. It is stronger and lighter than wire rope and never kinks or splinters! Our synthetic line is woven from twelve UV -treated strands, resulting in increased strength, and a power to weight ratio unmatched by wire rope. Each synthetic rope comes with a protective sleeve that prevents it from overheating on the winch drum, black powder coated latched hook, stainless steel thimble, and is pre-terminated end for ease of installation. Synthetic rope does not store energy like steel cables, and in the event of a failure it is much less likely to result in severe injuries caused by the whiplash of broken wire rope. • Same high strength fabric used in ballistic body armor.• Significantly stronger than same diameter steel cable and up to 40% stronger than Kevlar.• 1/7 the weight of the same diameter wire rope.• Will not splinter, kink or curl like wire rope & floats in water.• Specially coated to be resistant to UV , abrasions, and chemical solvents.• Protective sleeves keep line from overheating on winch drum.
Stainless Steel Hardware- All the exterior winch body screws and bolts are stainless steel to prevent rust and provide a long life.
Includes an aluminum Hawes fairlead
Special Solenoid Mounting Brackets- Special Solenoid mounting brackets allow for multiple solenoid mounting points and the ability to ilt"" the Solenoid for ease of use. This tilt feature ensures that each Rugged Ridge winch can be used with almost all off road bumpers and over riders!
Each winch includes a durable 12"" all weather cable remote.
Automatic load holding brake system (in the drum brake system)
Remote solenoid box can be mounted in multiple positions (over roller or over motor) and angles to accommodate most winch bumpers including the Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper System!
Prewound with synthetic rope instead of wire
Limited 3 year warranty against manufacturing defects