Things You'll Need:
- Leather gloves
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Step 1
Spool the winch cable all the way out. Wear leather gloves to avoid getting cut by the frayed cable.
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Step 2
Look for a bolt connecting the winch cable to the winch. Undo the bolt to release the winch cable from the spool.
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Step 3
The easiest option is to take the cable into a hardware store and get a replacement. You can also contact the manufacturer, tell them the length of your winch cable and order a pre-made replacement cable.
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Step 4
The best option is to replace your winch cable with a winch rope. A winch rope is twice as strong as a winch cable and will not fray, kink, snap or rust. Winch ropes are also a lot easier to spool back on your winch.














