cables

[hi-lo dude]

Hi all, any reason i should not make my new cables out of stainless steel cable??

 

[JackandJanet]

None that I know of. Many members have used stainless steel cables for their repairs. Make sure you use 7x19 cables that are 3/16" diameter. Ideally, all the fittings should be stainless steel too.

- Jack

 

[hi-lo dude]

thank you Jack. are the pulleys the same for both 5/32 and 3/16 cable ??

 

[JackandJanet]

No members have had to replace pulleys when using the 3/16" cable. The pulleys seem to tolerate that cable without any problems. The 3/16" cable has a working load limit of a bit over 700#, which would probably manage the weight of the top with just one cable. The breaking strength is over 3000#.

- Jack

 

[hi-lo dude]

thanks again.

 

[SAM 3]

This will help you. I looked under Lift system. This is a 21page document that that explains the procedure and what parts you will need. I have not had to do this repair.

 

[hi-lo dude]

thank you sam

 

[JackandJanet]

I think sam meant to post this link: Cable replacement and adjustment Like her, I have not had to do this repair either, but I think it's fairly straightforward. The hardest part, I think, is getting the cable lengths right. You can use the old ones for this or, get a "come-along" and stretch the cable over the pulleys before you try to attach it to the top half.

- Jack