Hope everybody enjoyed it. I put some cash toward a CDL switch so when I'm ready for a hitch, I'll swing by and pick one up. The hard part is being up in Lawrence and remembering to buy one. It's not often I'm up there anymore
Group buy synthetic cable
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Thanks Custom Splice for helping us with a group buy. You guys put together a great product and I look forward to installing and using the new line to pull someone else out!
I will post up some pics of the install process once I get it on.
Thanks again!
Mike
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I will post up some pics of the install process once I get it on.
Thanks again!
Mike
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2fpower
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Thanks Todd!!!
Great folks to work with, and they have Cnc machine, making their own fairleads.
Cool one had "step back" so it eliminated rubbing on the winch plate. Somebody post the pictures of this.
I have more pictures to post once I get them off my camera.
Great folks to work with, and they have Cnc machine, making their own fairleads.
Cool one had "step back" so it eliminated rubbing on the winch plate. Somebody post the pictures of this.
I have more pictures to post once I get them off my camera.
I already mounted mine so here is the best picture I could get.
Also I didn't have to drill and tap for a bolt on my Harbor freight winch. Where the set screw went through it was about a1/4" so I used that hole with a new bolt. I have an extra bolt if you want it 2f.
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Also I didn't have to drill and tap for a bolt on my Harbor freight winch. Where the set screw went through it was about a1/4" so I used that hole with a new bolt. I have an extra bolt if you want it 2f.
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2fpower
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Thanks again
Typically in a group buy, something goes a little wrong...... If that is the norm, well we screwed up, because this one was perfect.
When we got to the shop, Todd had donuts and coffee waiting for us! The place had all the equipment to make the lines, plus a full CNC machine to make these awesome fairleads and other items.
Jacob was a trooper for making the long drive to Lawrence in the pilot chair! Good work!
Then, Todd said that he could fire up the lazer engraver and put anything on the fairleads or receiver hitch recovery points. HECK YES.
Check out the Foo on my new pieces!
We spent more time searching for the right Font than the machine took to permanently add a one off touch.
Wish I had a picture of the new fairlead that Mike added. Basically, the synthetic line does not like abrasions. When you typically add a fairlead, you are bolting it to the big metal section that holds the winch that has a rectangle hole in it for the line to pass through. Well, you now have a small gap between the two pieces of metal, perfect for a rock to get wedged into. His new fairlead has a lip that extends toward the winch, inside of that metal part, eliminating that weak point.
I really liked the receiver hitch recovery point. Add a 3/4 D Ring shackle and it will pull Foo out of whatever trouble she gets into.
To top off the day, we found a nice little place that served suds on Mass. Who would of thought???
Anyway, thanks to Todd, Mike, Rob and the others that helped make this happen.
If you need line, go to customsplice.com or call PM or call Todd. He won't steer you wrong.
Also, if you are going to SMORR this year, you may see Todd and his CNC Tech on the trails with us, and don't be surprised to see some of the bling on our raffle table with some custom engraving.
Typically in a group buy, something goes a little wrong...... If that is the norm, well we screwed up, because this one was perfect.
When we got to the shop, Todd had donuts and coffee waiting for us! The place had all the equipment to make the lines, plus a full CNC machine to make these awesome fairleads and other items.
Jacob was a trooper for making the long drive to Lawrence in the pilot chair! Good work!
Then, Todd said that he could fire up the lazer engraver and put anything on the fairleads or receiver hitch recovery points. HECK YES.
Check out the Foo on my new pieces!
We spent more time searching for the right Font than the machine took to permanently add a one off touch.
Wish I had a picture of the new fairlead that Mike added. Basically, the synthetic line does not like abrasions. When you typically add a fairlead, you are bolting it to the big metal section that holds the winch that has a rectangle hole in it for the line to pass through. Well, you now have a small gap between the two pieces of metal, perfect for a rock to get wedged into. His new fairlead has a lip that extends toward the winch, inside of that metal part, eliminating that weak point.
I really liked the receiver hitch recovery point. Add a 3/4 D Ring shackle and it will pull Foo out of whatever trouble she gets into.
To top off the day, we found a nice little place that served suds on Mass. Who would of thought???
Anyway, thanks to Todd, Mike, Rob and the others that helped make this happen.
If you need line, go to customsplice.com or call PM or call Todd. He won't steer you wrong.
Also, if you are going to SMORR this year, you may see Todd and his CNC Tech on the trails with us, and don't be surprised to see some of the bling on our raffle table with some custom engraving.
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That's awesome to hear what a success it was! Look forward to seeing all of their products on our members rigs, they look very high quality.
Does Custom Splice sell other recovery gear such as winches, hi lifts, snatch blocks, etc?
Does Custom Splice sell other recovery gear such as winches, hi lifts, snatch blocks, etc?
2fpower
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Here is a link to their site. Yes they sell and maintain winches.
http://www.customsplice.com/
Also, the fairlead that I am talking about is a shoulder fairlead. We need better pics of it!!
http://www.customsplice.com/
Also, the fairlead that I am talking about is a shoulder fairlead. We need better pics of it!!
I think weejub bought one too. Maybe he can put up some pics.
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Here is a link to a pic of the Shoulder Fairleads.
You can zoom in to look closer.
Shoulder Fairleads
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
Also please check out our new facebook group.
Custom Splice Users.
You can zoom in to look closer.
Shoulder Fairleads
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
Also please check out our new facebook group.
Custom Splice Users.
I like both of those ideas !
Yes please.
I'd be in too, since it looks like I'll be picking up a winch soon.
Yes, I'm in please
Interested? Yes. Time and Money? Pending on sale of the house in Jefferson City.
Extra funding is directed to dear stand at this time. Deer stand is on my trailer and must be removed from trailer before house is sold.
Long Story. Vicious circle. I'm watching this to see if the trifecta comes together.
Extra funding is directed to dear stand at this time. Deer stand is on my trailer and must be removed from trailer before house is sold.
Long Story. Vicious circle. I'm watching this to see if the trifecta comes together.
Any word on this ? I smoked my winch cable on the Kokopelli last week.
Saturday May 20 works but it would have to be in the morning for me to make it. Have a Boy Scout thing that afternoon/evening.
Saturday May 6, 13 and 27 I'm open all day.
Saturday May 6, 13 and 27 I'm open all day.
We are on vacation May 11th through the 22nd in Florida, so of Mike's dates, the 6th or 27th would work for me. But if they don't need the rig there, I can send funds along with someone else.
