Synthetic Rope Fairlead
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Synthetic Rope Fairlead
I have a Warn XD9000i winch. I want to get a synthetic line. Any suggestions regarding a Fairlead? There are too many choices for me. I think I am leaning toward a black one but polished aluminum is not out of the running.
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I just replaced the steel rollers with poly - that was the best for me - front license tag and all!
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X2 And as Road King said, if you have run steel, just replace the rollers with delrin rollers. Viking offers them. The whole hawse vs roller thing doesn't make much sense. Rollers = less friction. Synth line hates friction. As far as the line getting caught in the rollers, if it's at that much of an angle you're already doing it wrong. That's why you carry a snatch block.
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X2 And as Road King said, if you have run steel, just replace the rollers with delrin rollers. Viking offers them. The whole hawse vs roller thing doesn't make much sense. Rollers = less friction. Synth line hates friction. As far as the line getting caught in the rollers, if it's at that much of an angle you're already doing it wrong. That's why you carry a snatch block.
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recently your write-up on rockrawler tie-rod install and setting caster to 5+ saved me and my rig a lot of hassle. my jeep rides like stock again! thanks again and keep up the great work!
(sorry to steal the thread!)