Steel cables between the brush & roofrack? - Land Rover Forums

rj95lss · #1 09-23-2009, 04:17 PM

I was always wondering what the steel cables that run from the roof rack to the brush guard are? What are they called? What is there purpose or is it just for looks?

This might not be the right section but I didn't know where else to post it.

Thanks-

antichrist · #2 09-24-2009, 05:51 AM

They are called limb risers. If you off-road in areas with a lot of low branches, vines, etc. overhanging the trail they can be useful. Otherwise they are just for looks, or hanging laundry on.

Pipedream · #3 09-24-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rj95lss

I was always wondering what the steel cables that run from the roof rack to the brush guard are? What are they called? What is there purpose or is it just for looks?

This might not be the right section but I didn't know where else to post it.

Thanks-

I had always wondered the samething but to chicken to post it. I thought it was to give addtional support to the brush guard if the front end came down hard.

spicer · #4 05-19-2012, 07:19 AM

I have been led to believe that they are to move tree braches and such over the vehicle instead of hitting the windshield.

Savannah Buzz · #5 05-19-2012, 08:44 AM

The limb risers can also break or bend wimpy screw eyes, you can get much sturdier "lifting eyes" for use at the front. Can of wasp and hornet spray is handy to have as well.... soaks them from 20 feet away.

ColoDisco · #6 Yesterday, 08:18 PM

In Colorado we have a lot of low branches, serious pin striping on my rig.

I am planning on having these added to my vehicle.