I have a TJM on my 2018 and I’d like to put a different hook on the end (currently, my ultrahook won't fit). Most importantly, I’d rather not have the rope be exposed underneath and hooked to the tow point. That just creates a possibility to get snagged or damaged.
The TJM is lower profile on the 2016+, so one of the sacrifices seems to be a smaller fairlead area footprint. I was wondering if there’s any reason that I couldn’t put an aluminum block/spacer between the fairlead and the bumper so that it pushes out the fairlead flush with the front of the bumper (in-line with license plate). That way the rope would be all the way in the winch and not exposed. I could also then put in a flat link or ultrahook. I measured and I would need about a 1” block. Obviously, I would need longer bolts to attach the fairlead, but that’s not an issue. Just want to make sure there’s no issue with safety.
The TJM is lower profile on the 2016+, so one of the sacrifices seems to be a smaller fairlead area footprint. I was wondering if there’s any reason that I couldn’t put an aluminum block/spacer between the fairlead and the bumper so that it pushes out the fairlead flush with the front of the bumper (in-line with license plate). That way the rope would be all the way in the winch and not exposed. I could also then put in a flat link or ultrahook. I measured and I would need about a 1” block. Obviously, I would need longer bolts to attach the fairlead, but that’s not an issue. Just want to make sure there’s no issue with safety.
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