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Never is a long time, Cory. A split may or may not be able to fully support the limb on its own but the closing of the wound and the associated new overlaying wood will be better for the tree's health and structure than the alternative.

It will depend on the circumstance, but when needed they do a much better job at immobilizing the split. A cable alone can support the weight but it may not keep the split area from those slight movements that would prevent good wound sealing.

Cory, get the BMP's, The Tree Support Systems: Cabling, Bracing, Guying, and Propping. There is no need to fear saving a tree. It is not your tree and not your responsibility. All you can do is inform your client of what the situation is ( including the ramifications of large limb removals )...