Pro-Link Factor 55

[joneseyyy]

Was wondering if you guys had seen these. I just ordered one to go with my Warn Vr-10000 and Warn Synthetic line to replace the hook that comes with it. Seems like the perfect option to run a thimble without having the replace your existing line. I am not affiliated in any way with the company.

http://www.factor55.com/#

[Antichrist]

Just one example of a thimble you can use without replacing your winch rope, for a heck of a lot less. $10 or so.

[joneseyyy]

True, but that will go right through your fairlead.

[Antichrist]

Really?
In over 35 years of winching I've never had one go through any of my fairleads.

[opie]

True, but that will go right through your fairlead.

A 3/8 tube thimble will go through the opening of a fair lead, but only if there is nothing attached to it. If you have a hook or shackle installed on the thimble, the intersection of the two will prevent being sucked through the fair lead.

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You can step up to a larger tube thimble that will not fit through the fair lead. 1/2" usually does it. You can even get stainless for a fraction of the price of the Pro Link.

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But cool product non the less. Nice to see its made in the US as well.

[STREGA]

Saw them at the Expo, on the future mods list for me.

[HillbillyfromAL]

They'd be a better sale if they weren't so expensive.

[Gator]

I like the idea. My problem is I normally end up using the clevis on whatever is being recovered. Most of he situations for me end up where the towee has no where to hook to so I wrap a strap around a secure point, close the loop using the clevis, then attach my winch hook to the clevis and begin to winch. I guess I could use another clevis and connect them, but I'm lazy hahaha
Lator....

[fishEH]

The nice thing its a one time purchase that will last your lifetime and is easily transferred between winches/winchlines. Let's say you buy 3 winchlines over the course of your offroad lifetime. If you were to get the safety thimble on each lime the cost would exceed the cost of the ProLink. Safety Thimbles are also one trick ponies. Once its on its not coming off. The ProLink offers you more options in ny opinion.

[Antichrist]

I've never really looked closely at a "normal" safety thimble so I don't know why they are "one time use".