How to Install a Rugged Ridge Winch Cable Stopper on your 1987-2015 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ & JK

(1) Cable Stopper (2pcs)
(2) Allen Head Bolt
(2) Flat Washer
(2) Hex Head Nut

Cable stoppers have been designed to reduce damage caused by cable hooks making contact with winch hawse or fairlead when powering in winch cable and hook. Proper winching procedures should be followed at all times. Hands and ngers should remain clear of hawse or fairlead at all times during cable recovery. Failure to do so can result in bodily harm. Loose gloves are to be worn at all times when handling recovery cable.

Step 1: (Standard Steel Cable) Place 2pcs cable stopper over cable just behind cable swedge.

Step 2: Insert Allen head bolts and press flat washer into cable stopper (round opening)

Step 3: Insert hex head nut into Hex end of stopper. Using 5mm Allen head wrench secure to cable.

Step 1: (Synthetic Rope - 11/32” & 3/8”) Insert Allen head bolt into one side of stopper along with hex nut. Start threads but do not tighten.

Step 2: Slide stopper over rope. Larger 3/8” rope will need to be placed in the center of stopper and pressed into center opening before tightening 2nd bolt.

Step 3: Insert remaining Allen head bolt washer, and hex head nut into stopper. Squeeze stopper together and secure remaining bolt.Tighten bolts making sure rope remains centered inside cable stopper. 

Step 1: (ATV Cable & Synthetic Rope) Place 2pcs cable stopper over cable. (Stopper to slide on cable)

Step 2: Insert Allen head bolts and press flat washer into cable stopper (round opening).

Step 3: Insert hex head nut into Hex end of stopper. Using 5mm Allen head wrench secure to cable.