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 red winch cable stopper from Rugged Ridge prevents 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.