P500 How long can BuzzBomber’s P520 stay stock?

[Buzzbomber]

Not long I guess. Picked it up two weeks ago.

Buncha boxes showed up today, so I dragged them into the garage.
Time to take inventory..

 

[KyGal83]

Not long I guess. Picked it up two weeks ago.

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Buncha boxes showed up today, so I dragged them into the garage.
Time to take inventory..

Packages!! 😍 Whatcha got? Whatcha got?? It’s rude to tease us with pics of packages! 😜… Tell us whatcha doing first? 🤤

 

[futzin]

Hell, yeah!

 

[Hillbillytnt]

That’s a start.

 

[Worse1]

Not long I guess. Picked it up two weeks ago.

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Buncha boxes showed up today, so I dragged them into the garage.
Time to take inventory..

 

[Buzzbomber]

So, somewhere in that mess of boxes is a KFI 66" poly blade snowplow setup, a 3,500lb KFI winch and KFI mount, accessory sub-harness, and the factory accessory 1-1/4" drawbar. May wind up going with the Moose 2" hitch later, but don't intend on towing/dragging anything too heavy at the moment.

 

[HiFive]

Oh yeah, let the fun begin!!!!!!!

 

[Buzzbomber]

Winch mount, plow mount, and wiring sub harness installed over the weekend. And I fabbed up a license plate mount.

That, soccer games for two of my kids, a niece’s birthday party, closing the pool, and splitting a couple cords of firewood made for a nice relaxing weekend. 😵‍💫

 

[Buzzbomber]

finished up the winch install over the weekend.

got the plow blade put together

Made a bracket to mount the contactor block to the back of the frame crossmember.
Surface mounted the rocker switch to the bottom of the dash above the 12v socket and buttoned everything up for now after testing. Still need to decide if and where to mount the remote socket.

 

[Red500]

I'm no expert on winches, but isn't that the wrong fairlead for your winch line.

 

[wvupsc]

I'm no expert on winches, but isn't that the wrong fairlead for your winch line.

I have the same winch (except mine is 4500#) installed by the dealer on my P520, and it's the same fairlead and winch line as Buzz's.

 

[crewcabrob]

I have the same winch (except mine is 4500#) installed by the dealer on my P520, and it's the same fairlead and winch line as Buzz's.

Interesting... I am not sure there is really a problem, but there has to be a reason everyone with a synthetic rope uses the hawse type and not the roller. Other than weight, the only other thing I can think of is burrs on the rollers catching the rope.

Anyone know why?

Looks good! Lots of fun goodies going on!

 

[Red500]

I think I read that the rope likes to get caught between the rollers but IDK.

 

[Buzzbomber]

The roller fairlead was supplied with the winch. I am definitely no expert, but from what I've read the main reason hawse are preferred for synthetic is that if the rollers are worn with scratches, burrs, or sharp edges it will tear the rope fibers over time, as stated above by crewcabrob. I'm hoping it's not an issue with brand new rollers that have never seen cable. I guess if the gaps were large enough pinching could be an issue too.

 

[crewcabrob]

The roller fairlead was supplied with the winch. I am definitely no expert, but from what I've read the main reason hawse are preferred for synthetic is that if the rollers are worn with scratches, burrs, or sharp edges it will tear the rope fibers over time, as stated above by crewcabrob. I'm hoping it's not an issue with brand new rollers that have never seen cable. I guess if the gaps were large enough pinching could be an issue too.

I wish my wife was able to see this and to hear that I might have something right...

 

[trigger]

The roller fairlead is perfect for plowing, less drag on the rope. The hawse is insurance for side pulls on the trail, sometimes the rope can get pinched in the roller corners and bind up.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Before I saw the picture I was going to say not for a second because the moment you sit in it you will be The Ultimate Mod.

 

[wvupsc]

The roller fairlead is perfect for plowing, less drag on the rope. The hawse is insurance for side pulls on the trail, sometimes the rope can get pinched in the roller corners and bind up.

Good to know... 98% of my winch use is for plowing...so it should be fine for me.

 

[Buzzbomber]

Got the push tubes and plow blade mated up and adjusted over the weekend and hooked up the plow and tested everything out. So far, so good. Now we wait for the snow to fly.

In the meantime, thinking what the next accessory/mod will be. I'm thinking I need some storage for basic tools, a first aid kit, etc.

 

[JCart]

I’d recommended something like this if you plough lots. Saves the winch line from cutting into the spooled line on the drum. I leave this flat strap on year round as it protects the synthetic line from sun tends to keep mud and keerap off the spool.