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This.
Unbraiding and rebraiding a winchline isn't very complicated and you can switch to a better thimble (one that doesn't crush) than this one in the process. And then you can use D-Rings.
That said, you could keep your hook on the line and hook it to your axle, unless you have packaging problems.
As Broady said, cutting a hole at the back of the winch plate makes for a better, more direct path for the rope, ut I've seen people use it with a fairlead and over the bumper back to the axle with no issues in a few years of use.
On a buddy's buggy :
This.
Unbraiding and rebraiding a winchline isn't very complicated and you can switch to a better thimble (one that doesn't crush) than this one in the process. And then you can use D-Rings.
That said, you could keep your hook on the line and hook it to your axle, unless you have packaging problems.
As Broady said, cutting a hole at the back of the winch plate makes for a better, more direct path for the rope, ut I've seen people use it with a fairlead and over the bumper back to the axle with no issues in a few years of use.
On a buddy's buggy :
you goin to fall crawl?
I dig it! Your front suspension numbers are very similar to my current draft. I'm concerned with ride height and relying on only N2 pressure to set ride height. You have the samurai engine and similar weight as mine, I'm curious, what is your distance between shock mounting (eye to eye )on your 14" air shocks? It looks like it sets at a good stance... Are you happy with the stability? Thanks!
