Sorry for this stupid question but I prefer the looks of a hawse fairlead to the standard roller fairlead. Will I do any damage to my standard winch cable switching the two? I do plan on switching to synthetic winch line in the future but not right away. Thanks!

 

A lot of winches come standard with a hawse fairlead. You won't cause any damage.

 

What IGOFSHN said but if you use your winch with it's steel cable, you will need to install a new fairlead when you switch over to synth rope. The abrasions caused by the steel cable can damage/cut up synth. Also, you should make a point to get an aluminum or plastic hawse when you go synth.

 

So your saying I can run a Non-Roller Fairlead with a steel cable???? I was told the oposite by Warn...

 

Thank you guys, this is the most helpful website EVER! I think I am really just glad you gave me the answer I wanted. WOL, thanks I would have never thought of changing fairlead again after synth. switch. Great info.

 

Approved configurations.........

Steel cable with roller or steel hawse fairlead

Synthetic cable with aluminum or plastic hawse fairlead