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winch cables and fairleads

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by nick92k, May 28, 2015.

  1. May 28, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    nick92k

    nick92k [OP] Member

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    Can I use an aluminum hawse with a steel winch cable. Or can I only use an aluminum hawse with a synthetic line ?
     
  2. May 29, 2015 at 8:37 PM
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    Wyoming09

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    It depends on just how much you use your winch .

    Sooner or later the steel cable will wear the aluminum .

    The amount of pulls putting pressure on the sides and bottom will make it happen faster .
     
  3. May 29, 2015 at 9:15 PM
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    bubbabud

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    Aluminum haws fairlead is for synthetic only. Steel cable will eat it up in no time
     
  4. Jun 2, 2015 at 5:41 AM
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    nick92k

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    Could I use a steel hawse with a steel cable?
     
  5. Jun 2, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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    bubbabud

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    Yes
     

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