Hawse fairlead with wire rope?
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Hawse fairlead with wire rope?
So, be gentle as I have never owned a winch before. Can you run a hawse fairlead with just normal wire rope or does it have to be synthetic to use one? Also, are there any noncolored synthetic lines available. I know its stupid, but I simply dont like the looks of the blue lines and whatnot. Thanks for the info.
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There is a hawse fairlead that can be used with wire up to 9000lbs it is steel instead of aluminum. i just got one!!! i have not used it yet but im hoping it works well. didnt want to spend the money changing to synthetic so ive got my fingers crossed. if I get to use it in the next couple of weeks ill let you know how it goes!!!!
it is much quieter than my old roller!!!!
it is much quieter than my old roller!!!!
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I never owned a winch before either. Went with the Synthetic Rope (Northridge4x4.com) simply because of the safety factor. If I do something incorrect I'd rather break the rope than hurt myself or someone else. Had it on for a few months and have yet to use it anyway.
I went with orange rope, looks good, lots of complements.
I went with orange rope, looks good, lots of complements.
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So, be gentle as I have never owned a winch before. Can you run a hawse fairlead with just normal wire rope or does it have to be synthetic to use one? Also, are there any noncolored synthetic lines available. I know its stupid, but I simply dont like the looks of the blue lines and whatnot. Thanks for the info.
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So, be gentle as I have never owned a winch before. Can you run a hawse fairlead with just normal wire rope or does it have to be synthetic to use one? Also, are there any noncolored synthetic lines available. I know its stupid, but I simply dont like the looks of the blue lines and whatnot. Thanks for the info.
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They make a steel hawse fairlead for wire rope. I have one from warn and i have used my winch many of times and it looks like the day I bought it, just missing some paint.
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I THINK IT WAS 4 WHEEL PARTS DOWN TOWN HERE. I DONT NORMALLY BUY STUFF FROM THEM BUT THEY KNEW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN I ASKED THEM ABOUT IT.
IVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE RUNING THEM BUT NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO ASK HOW THEY WORK. I GUESS WE WILL FIND OUT SOON. ALL THIS TALK ABOUT IT MAKES ME WANT TO GO OUT AND FIND A REASON TO USE IT!!!
IVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE RUNING THEM BUT NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO ASK HOW THEY WORK. I GUESS WE WILL FIND OUT SOON. ALL THIS TALK ABOUT IT MAKES ME WANT TO GO OUT AND FIND A REASON TO USE IT!!!
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My dads sidewinder came with a steel hawse on it. we left it on since it is recess mounted, to guide the cable through the bumper only and then added a steel roller fairlead.
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im glad to hear it works good now I dont have to go bury my wifes truck in a ditch for an excuse to use it