If the winch is over wound after stowing the hook in this manner, there are a number of things which can happen. The brush guard can be bent or broken. If the cable has been damaged, it can break, and if the operator is nearby, he can be seriously injured. The winch may also be damaged internally, not to mention the stress the rollers are under. Loan your 4x4 to your brother-in-law with the hook stowed like this, and see what he does. Some winch owners will stow the hook to the skid plate or under the bumper, but if your 4x4 gets stuck with the bumper in mud and water, you will have to retrieve the hook by blindly reaching into the muddy water. Not only is this dangerous, it's unnecessary! Stow your hook where you need it, at the front of your winch... Get a Winch Saver!
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