Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead Black

The Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead is a CNC machined aerospace aluminum hook-capture fairlead rated to 20,000 lbs, designed to hold a winch hook in place when not in use and maintain a clean, low-profile front end on aftermarket winch bumpers. This listing is for the black military-grade hard anodized finish version. Compatible with synthetic winch rope only.

Hook Stays Put, Front End Stays Clean

A winch hook that hangs loose outside the bumper catches wind, rattles on rough terrain, and chips paint or finish on whatever it contacts. The Capture Fairlead solves this by securing the hook in a fixed position when the winch is not in use. The result is a front end that looks intentional rather than unfinished, and a hook that is ready to deploy without first untangling it from wherever it swung to on the last trail.

20,000 lb Rating Built Into the Material

The Capture Fairlead is machined from 1 5/16-inch thick aerospace aluminum. The 20,000 lb load rating means the fairlead is not the weak point in a recovery setup for most overland and off-road rigs. Machining the part from a single billet rather than casting or stamping it removes the porosity and inconsistency that can compromise a load-bearing component under real recovery stress.

Military-Grade Hard Anodized Finish

The black version of the Capture Fairlead carries a military-grade hard anodized finish. Hard anodizing converts the aluminum surface into aluminum oxide, which is significantly harder than the base metal and resistant to abrasion, UV exposure, and corrosion from mud, salt, and moisture. The finish does not peel or chip the way paint does, which matters on a component mounted at the front of a vehicle that takes road debris and brush contact regularly.

Features

• Thickness: 1 5/16 inches, CNC machined from aerospace aluminum
• Load Rating: Rated to 20,000 lbs
• Finish: Military-grade hard anodized black
• Hook Capture: Holds winch hook in place when not in use
• Rope Compatibility: Synthetic winch rope only

Specifications

WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including silica, crystalline, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Capture Fairlead suits overlanders and off-road drivers who run a winch on an aftermarket front bumper and want the hook secured and out of the way when the winch is not in use. It is a strong fit for builds where a clean, low-profile front end matters alongside functional recovery capability, and where synthetic winch rope is already in use.

The Capture Fairlead is not compatible with wire or steel winch rope: synthetic rope only. It requires an aftermarket winch front bumper; it is not designed for stock or OEM bumpers. A raw aluminum finish version is sold separately.

Common Questions

Does the Capture Fairlead work with steel wire winch rope?

No. The Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead is designed for synthetic winch rope only and is not compatible with steel wire rope. Using steel cable with this fairlead is not supported and may damage the rope, the fairlead, or both.

What is the load rating on the Capture Fairlead?

The Capture Fairlead is rated to 20,000 lbs. It is CNC machined from 1 5/16-inch thick aerospace aluminum, which provides the structural capacity for that rating without relying on cast or stamped construction.

Will this fairlead fit my bumper?

The Capture Fairlead is designed to fit nearly any aftermarket winch front bumper. It is not intended for stock or OEM bumpers. If you are unsure whether your specific bumper is compatible, confirm the mounting pattern before ordering.

What is the finish on the black version, and how durable is it?

The black Capture Fairlead has a military-grade hard anodized finish. Hard anodizing converts the aluminum surface into aluminum oxide, which resists abrasion, UV, and corrosion from mud, salt, and moisture. Unlike paint, it does not peel or chip under normal off-road use.

Where is the Capture Fairlead made?

The Capture Fairlead is designed, machined, and finished in Chandler, Arizona. All design, development, manufacturing, and testing are performed at Addictive Desert Designs' facility in the United States.