[1452]

Howdy. I know this is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference between a hawse fairlead and a roller fairlead on a winch? 4wheelparts has the Warn M8000 on sale, with free shipping, and there's almost a $200 difference in price between the 2 leads.
Also, is that a good winch? I don't need anything super-heavy, but want something that will work when I need it.
Thanks,

 

[1078]

Hawse fairlead is a rounded off rectangular opening with smooth radii (??) to allow the cable to move without getting cut. A roller fairlead has rollers on all four sides to guide the cable. It offers less resistance and a longer cable life, or so I've been told.

 

[GRQster]

I've been running an M8000 for about 3 years now and have used it extensively on the trails and couldn't be happier. You just have to make you a solenoid mount and you're good to go.

 

[Tim]

Most dealers are offering free shipping for Warn winches. You might check out this place, as their advertised prices seem to be better than most: http://www.durango4x4.com/winches_self_recovery.htm

 

[645]

once you get done surfing around, call these guys http://www.windrockoffroad.com/ and ask for greg. tell him i set you and i'm almost positive he will give you a better deal.
and yes, the warn 8000 is a fine unit.

 

[Tim]

There must be a lot of room to play on prices for these things if he can beat what Durango advertises. Windrock shows M8000 price of $684.10 + $54.95 s&h for a total price of $739.05. Durango shows $599.00 including s&h. Let us know what you find out. I'm in the market for a winch too as mine did the disappearing act.

 

[1764]

Wouldn't hurt to check ebay. I just did a search for warn winch and found half a dozen m8000's going for under 500 bucks with 45 bucks shipping. New in the box. Seems hard to beat.

 

[1022]

Ye when you get done checking around let me see what i can do as on the 8000.I'm sure I can do better on price but not sure about free shipping but I'll cut it as close as i can.

Ryan
www.THE-JEEP-GUY.COM

 

[645]

don't ya love wal-mart

 

[uglyjeepoffroad]

You could also get the winch with the Hawse fairlead and get a roller from anywhere later.

 

[woods]

I would check E-Bay also!
I picked a new M8000 from Serco Sales on E-Bay and payed $525.00 shipped to my door.
Found a new roller farelead on E-Bay for $40.00
Doesn't hurt to check there.

Ken