Jammed Factory Winch Rope

[BillB]

Hey Guys, first post from a very happy Fieldmaster Owner (2 weeks). Went to attach Factory 55 Flatlink E today to the INEOS factory winch rope, in anticipation of finally taking “BEEFYBLU” off-road here in snowy Canada. Seems it’s in a jam. See pics. Tested the winch at the dealership when picking it up two weeks ago. All fine. It seems as if the rope may have gotten pushed/sucked into the jam with highway driving. Any thoughts/suggestions on a DIY fix? Thanks!

 

[BillB]

*Trialmaster. (first post much? lol)

 

[TheDocAUS]

My winch rope was zip tied to the number plate holder and it never got stuck like yours.

EDIT: the thickness of the winch rope can change, so grab on each side of the pinched portion and move both hands inwards and outwards altering the thickness of the rope, see if that allows you to wiggle the winch rope out.

 

[tangocharlie80]

Have you tried gently prying the gap to open it up and release the winch rope? The front bumper cover has some flex in it.

 

[Tazzieman]

Try the pry. If it found its way in there must be some flex.