Off-roading is all about exploring the unknown. That means you need to be prepared for the unexpected. Mud, obstacles and trees aren't always conveniently located for recovery. With a winch line extension, you can boost your ability to get out of sticky situations. Extensions for your winch rope are a must-have if you're into serious off-roading, hunting or other deep-woods adventures.

What Are Winch Rope Extension Common Pros and Cons?
Winch extension lines are designed as recovery gear that you carry in the back of your Jeep or your truck toolbox. They extend the reach of your winch so you can anchor to recovery points further away.

If your winch already uses a rope line (as opposed to winch cable), it's relatively easy to get a winch rope extension with the same specs, including load rating. Many extensions are rated for 17,000-21,000 pounds of resistance, and some go up to 34,000 pounds.

Which Winch Rope Extension Are Best?
Choosing a winch extension is virtually the same as buying a winch rope. You need to consider the same factors, including rope load rating, thickness and weight. At 4WP, we carry heavy-duty winch extension rope from brands that you can trust to have your back.

Keep in mind that many off-road professionals use a loop method when anchoring for recovery with winch extensions, attaching both ends of the extension rope to the winch hook or shackle. If you use this method, it means that you obtain half the recovery distance of the extension. To get 50 feet of additional reach, you would need to purchase a 100-foot winch extension line.

How Much Do Winch Rope Extension Cost?
The cost of winch rope extensions is comparable to synthetic winch rope. You can generally find lengths of 20 feet, 50 feet and 100 feet. The thicker the rope, the higher the total cost and the load-bearing rating. Prices vary from about $100 to $250.