OK - I undid the last 20' or so, and wrapped it around the bumper hoop:



The license plate can still flip up when needed:



And - the rope looks a bit neater than before on the spool too:

(From the Top)



From the bottom, looking up at spool:



So - Overall - I think this pretty much should be the way to go.

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- TJ

2001 Xterra '03 VG33, SE 5 spd, 305/70/16's, Revolvers, UBSkidderz, Doubled AAL's, 3"SL/2"BL, winch/bumpers, skids, sliders, OBA, Snorkel, pine stripes....

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