Your winch cable stopper essentially measures the distance the cable can be reeled in; and without it you might struggle to remove the hook from the fairlead. This black winch cable stopper from Rugged Ridge prevents pinching; smashing; or other painful hand injuries by stopping the hook from being pulled through the fairlead while simultaneously preventing damage to the cable or rope. Stopper is made from a molded polyurethane for a lightweight design and added durability. Fits most off road/UTV winches.