Hi,

Today I unwound the rope to take a look at it for the 1st time. Got the Patrol 2 months ago.
The muppets that put the rope on let it detach from the holding bolt on the drum so I had no way of getting it to wrap back around the drum.
Ended up cutting it off as the ropes not in great condition anyway.

But when I get some new rope I'm going to need to get the fairlead off to replace the rope. Also thinking of going to a Warn hawse instead of the rollers.

Only issue is I have NFI how to get the 14mm bolts attaching it out. Angles are too steep.
Can't get a spanner on it with enough grip, and my socket set + universal joint doesn't have clearance because of the rollers. Tried taking the rollers out, but couldn't get the axles out due to clearance issues as well.

Am I doing it wrong, or do I a need an angled spanner to get the bolts out?
I presume its a captive nut behind?

Suggestions appreciated.

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