ARB Bull Bar + syn rope anyone?
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JK Super Freak
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ARB Bull Bar + syn rope anyone?
Anyone running the ARB front bull bar with synthetic rope? I'm going to swap my cable and roller out for synthetic and a Hawse, but I'm worried about the recessed mounting surface the roller sits in; any issue with the rope touching the recessed edge of the bumper on an acute angle pull?
Pics of anyone's setup as per above would be appreciated.
Pics of anyone's setup as per above would be appreciated.
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I didnt take a very good picture of this but here is what you need
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...NR4X4-FAIRLEAD
it is about 1 1/4 thick and will clear everything.
David
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...NR4X4-FAIRLEAD
it is about 1 1/4 thick and will clear everything.
David
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i've been researching this too.
you can also check out new rollers for your bull bar as another option.
here's a thread about it.
you can also check out new rollers for your bull bar as another option.
here's a thread about it.
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JK Super Freak
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I've seen rope get pinched and the beginning of some fraying take place when syn is pulled through a roller fairlead. I'm going to order one of those billet jobbies from you David, can you make a recommendation on the proper line and thimble as well? I think the 9.5ti I sourced from you is 150 feet of, eh, 5/16ths cable(?).
Thanks for the replies guys.
Thanks for the replies guys.
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i have an arb bull bar and run synth rope on a roller fairlead. in fact, i have always run a roller fairlead with synth on all my jeeps and have NEVER had an issue. and yes, i have and do use my winch all the time. 
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Congrats . . . another very nice looking JK (bring this one if you come visit us in the South - don't want any trees sneaking past that stubbie front bumper and lodging in between the wheels and engine compartment). 
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I just got the ARB bumper for my JK and am now shopping for a winch that will fit. I really like the Superwinch 09034SR EPi9.0S Series with a synthetic rope, but do not know if it will fit into the ARB. I see the photo here of the white JK with a Superwinch, (looks great) but don't know if its the same model. 
Anyone?
Anyone?