Features

The Groove Fairlead - A Hawse style Fairlead for off-road winch line.

Introducing the improved Hawse Fairlead, The Groove Fairlead by Yankum Ropes. This is the only Fairlead that completely protects your winch line from taking knocks on your adventures without the aid of a hook or other attachment. Synthetic winch lines can be expensive and deserve to be treated with care, and the Groove Fairlead protects your winch line better than anything else on the market.

 

FEATURES:

  • Available in two different designs to best suit your winch needs: Standard and Off-set
  • Made from 6061 Aircraft Aluminium with Type III Anodising – the toughest available
  • No metal in the Groove Lead means a safer recovery without the danger of metal projectiles
  • Any soft winch line up to 1/2” works with the Groove Lead
  • Made in the USA

 

INCLUDES: 

  • 1 x Groove Fairlead – Select Offset or Standard option
FAQ

What about my existing winch line?

Re-tying a Brummell splice at the end of your winch line takes only a few minutes and can be done without taking your entire winch line out. 

Can I use my winch line without a thimble?

Thimbles, hard shackles, hooks and soft shackles share a common characteristic of possessing a diameter larger than that of the winch line. This feature facilitates a larger radius for the winch line "eye", or loop, to function effectively. When it comes to selecting the optimal connection for your winch line, it is recommended to prioritize soft shackles first, hard shackles second and then thimbles. It is worth noting that thimbles can potentially collapse under extreme loads. This leads to flattening, cutting and pinching, which cause line damage and potentially failure. For superior versatility and strength during winching operations, the soft shackle is the most effective connection point pound for pound.

Re-tying a Brummell splice at the end of your winch line takes only a few minutes and can be done without taking your entire winch line out. 

Thimbles, hard shackles, hooks and soft shackles share a common characteristic of possessing a diameter larger than that of the winch line. This feature facilitates a larger radius for the winch line "eye", or loop, to function effectively. When it comes to selecting the optimal connection for your winch line, it is recommended to prioritize soft shackles first, hard shackles second and then thimbles. It is worth noting that thimbles can potentially collapse under extreme loads. This leads to flattening, cutting and pinching, which cause line damage and potentially failure. For superior versatility and strength during winching operations, the soft shackle is the most effective connection point pound for pound.

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Specifications
SKU KS0776
Brand Yankum
Returns & Warranty

We know that sometimes, things don’t go to plan and that you might need to return something for many reasons.

Returns help us better understand our products, and how we can improve them, as well as providing us with a chance to understand your needs as a customer better. Ultimately, they help us in our pursuit of constant improvement and innovation. 

 

Our Returns Policy

We offer a 30-day return policy for change of mind.

Return shipping costs are non‐refundable for change of mind. 

For more information, visit our Returns page.

Our Warranty

We warrant our products for a period of 3 years and unlimited kms from the date of purchase.

Exceptions include Transmission Oil Coolers and Underbody Water tanks which are warranted for 2 years. For full details see our Warranty page.

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