How to fix a choker cable?

[JD 4520]

I have this choker cable that I would like to put a loop or something that I can hook a chain to but not sure how to fix it with a loop. Any ideas?

 

[cqaigy2]

I've used a cable thimble with a couple wire rope clips. A picture from farmtek.com

 

[JD 4520]

Okay, pretty simple would say.

 

[hosspuller]

If you use the wire clips... Remember, "Never put a saddle on a dead horse... " Meaning the u-bolts should be on the dead end of the wire rope loop.

 

[Willl]

Toss it and buy new.

 

[mrmikey]

Toss it and buy new.

Ditto, by the time you get a couple of clamps it wouldn't be that much more to get a new one. Not to mention, the clamps would be a royal pain in the backside...Mike

 

[JD 4520]

Toss it and buy new.

Didn't think of that as I most always fix things. Where would I find a new one and what should I expect to pay?

 

[Willl]

Bailey's - Wire Rope & Grappling Supplies > Chokers

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

3 -30 foot chokers with loops in craigs list for 30 dollars , not everything has to be brand new or from a store !

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

Sleeves - MS51844 - LexcoCable.com
Wire Rope, Aircraft Cable, Cable Assemblies | Lexco Cable
Wire rope clips pictured earlier would work if you saddle them right.( use two spaced slightly appart from each other.
they are cheap
I have swagging tools to apply wire cable ends.
you can purchase threaded ends, sleves balls....
if you have a contractor in your area with swaging tools that will assist you I included links to a wide variety of end available(eyelet,threaded...)
I'm lucky I have a local fastner dealer a stones throw from my house he stocks chockers, rivets, bolts, shackles, swagging ends, chain........
Tom