Either fairlead can be used for wire cable winch line but only the Hawse type is suitable for use with synthetic rope. Make sure to read all the manuals and safety warnings that come with your winch.

A 4-inch grinder with a cut-off wheel works well for the job of making an opening for the receiver stock. Spears took ...

For our application, Thor recommended the 3⁄8-inch synthetic Viking Winchline cable rated for 17,600 pounds for its ease of installation, flexibility, and overall strength.

The H-Series two-speed hydraulic winch delivers six tons of pull on the first wrap in Low gear and 7,000 pounds on the outer cable wrap.