Anyone put a Warn fairlead cover on ARB bumper (with recessed fairlead)?

[brasskey]

I'd like to get a fairlead cover for my rollers, but I don't live anywhere close to a Warn dealer, so I don't know exactly which cover will work, if any. I have a bumper for a chevy truck where the fairlead is recessed into the bumper an inch or so. Below is a picture I just took from google to show how my fairlead is positioned within the bumper. I contacted ARB, but they said they've never tested anything in-house. They also said, though, that they have seen them fitted and believe modifications were required. So, does anyone have any experience with fitting one to this type of ARB bumper? If so, which one do I need? I linked the fairlead covers below also.

Link to Warn site with list of fairlead covers:
http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/fairlead_cover.shtml




Type of bumper on my Tahoe

 

[brasskey]

Still looking for anyone with a fairlead cover on a similar ARB bumper.

 

[emmodg]

Just out of curiosity, why do you want a "fairlead cover"?

 

[brasskey]

Just out of curiosity, why do you want a "fairlead cover"?

Quoted from Warn retailer,

"... Winch covers are made from ABS high impact co-laminate. They fit over a roller fairlead and provide maximum protection for your winch from weather and debris..."


Should be pretty self-explanatory but I'll clarify it for you. When people want covers for something it's generally to protect whatever they have bought. It's like people who get covers for their cell phones, cameras, iPods, off-road lights, ARB fridges, Hi-Lift jacks, etc. They don't need them, but they buy them to protect their purchase. Same goes for a fairlead cover. I have spent extra money on delrin rollers and a synthetic winch line. I would like to protect my investment/s. A cover would protect the rollers from potential rock chips and other debris which could cause nicks or gouges in the rollers (which in turn could damage the synthetic rope). My truck is my daily driver, so I'm on the road with it everyday. A $50 fairlead cover doesn't seem too much when over $1500 has been spent on a winch, delrin rollers, and synthetic line.