Michele Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I damaged the assy plate of the 8274 due to operator's (mine) and winch monkey's mistake. Apart from the scary price for the replacement part (probably repairable but...), I pulled the bumper+winch off the truck and now thinking of a wider drum and a guard to avoid the rope jumping off the side plate again... But...as I plan to keep using wire rope and not synthethic (for a while at least), I need the roller fairlead. I just fear the wire rope won't like the steeper angle at the roller and might break. I spoke to Gwyn (Lewis), very nice chap, and he told me wider drum & stock fairlead with plasma worked ok. I could have a wider roller fairlead made but not sure I'd be able to source the rollers. Thoughts? Experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Michele the H14W/larger superwinch varieties have a larger(wider fairlead)which could be adapted the damage you have had happen isn't uncommon on Wire rope using 8274s I've seen a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hello Tony, I didn't know this H14 thing, thanks for the hint, I'm in touch with David (Bowyer, can't find the right oil for my Husky), will ask him and check the lenght out. I like the idea!It would save me a lot of time. That assy plate is absurd, around 120 € and nothing exotic really. It's probably a Warn thing...pay for the brand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I can measure up a H14 fairlead for you in a couple of days if you like? I'm away from home but will be back on Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks! Mucho appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I run hiflex steel cable on a hawse with a 25mm radius with no issues at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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