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Which Fairlead
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:47 pm
by CruiserCruising
I just got a highmount winch and i dont have a fair lead for it. Im using wire and im just wondering which is better the roller fairlead or the same style as the guys with rope use???

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:46 pm
by chops
roller for steel cable
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:58 am
by MKPatrolGuy
I'm using a Cast Hawse fairlead with my cable because is doesn't hang out as far.
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:11 pm
by DNA Off Road
You can use either rollers or a steel hawse. In my opinion the rollers are better for wire cable because there is less friction. The bonus of the hawse is as MKPatrolGuy said, it doesn’t protrude as far out therefore can give you better approach angle. An added bonus is the hawse doesn’t damage as badly as rollers when negotiating steep climbs.
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