Roller fairlead for a deuce

[Lonesome715]

Now that I have a winch and what I think are all the brackets I need to install it I plan to move forward with rebuilding it and getting it on my truck. However, I have noticed that just about all the winch trucks I have seen have chewed up front bumpers. I get why, that winch can cause a lot of damage when used in precarious situations. I, on the other hand, would like to prevent that damage. Would a big roller fairlead do that job? If so, where should I look for one big enough? I thought about building one from scratch, if I do what should I keep in mind. Also, do any of you all know of other options? I am just trying to figure out how to prevent damage and keep my bumper looking good.

 

[73m819]

what about the big ones that come with the big elec winches

 

[gimpyrobb]

Usually that damage comes from folks that don't know how to use the winch.

 

[Lonesome715]

I have not seen one big enough but that does not mean they are not out there.

I did not think of that. I can see how Joe using a winch for the first time can do that.

 

[gunboy1656]

It is very easy not to damage the bumper...Don't wind the winch all the way in to the chain.

As for finding one, look for an old rollbed in a junkyard and take the one off of it.

 

[Lonesome715]

Will one of them be big enough? If so I hink I know where one is. If, it is still there that is.

 

[Blueduce]

Check out Rollers and Tensioners

They have some good options and decent prices.

 

[Lonesome715]

Those prices are not as scary as I thought they would be.

 

[Tlauden]

i would imagine you could make one fairly easy with thick enough pipe, and some bearings.

 

[Lonesome715]

That is what I was thinking.

 

[m816]

How about using the roller from a five ton winch. Same frame dimensions. Might even bolt on to the bottom of the winch. Damage to the bumper can be avoided by not realing the cable all the way in and getting it tangled aroung the bumper. Always use two people duting the winch operation. and don't try using the front control, but use the inside controls and a good signal man. Don't use a guy neamed Bill Peasley either

 

[Lonesome715]

I did not even notice that five tonns have them. That does sound like a good solution. Now I just have to locate one.

 

[hndrsonj]

If the winch is operated correctly, you will not damage the bumper.

 

[54reo]

I've fab'ed three sets of bolt-on deuce roller fairleads for folks.

Always thought about making a few more and posting them up for sale, just never got around to it.

 

[Lonesome715]

Do you have any photographs?

 

[papabear]

Do you have any photographs?

Yes...here's a couple for you:

 

[Blueduce]

I don't thing you could make it much cheaper.

 

[Fredo Corleone]

yes...here's a couple for you:

Nice!

 

[gimpyrobb]

How about using the roller from a five ton winch. Same frame dimensions. Might even bolt on to the bottom of the winch. Damage to the bumper can be avoided by not realing the cable all the way in and getting it tangled aroung the bumper. Always use two people duting the winch operation. and don't try using the front control, but use the inside controls and a good signal man. Don't use a guy neamed Bill Peasley either

I looked into the 5ton roller setup. It would take a LOT of work to "make it work". You'd be better off starting with something else.
Maybe some of those rollers to load a boat that come in a "V" shape.

 

[Lonesome715]

That woman is scary. She reminds me of an ex during my desperate days.

Would the boat rollers handle the weight and pressure?