Limb risers without tabs or a rack?

[Mike_rupp]

Ruppster Boy in a Bubble had clear plastic stuff.... So drive your truck in his bubble! :ylsmoke:

Are you sniffing fumes again?

 

[Geo14cux]

once in a while :coffeedrink:

 

[RHINO]

i used to run home made limb risers (never knew what they were called) and i liked them,, even in the AZ desert i found use for them from time to time, heck i even used them as a clothesline.
since removing my rack i havent put them back on and to be honest i coulda used them a few times, i miss the little wiry buggers.

 

[traveltoad]

The key is to be adult enough to allow each of these forums to be as they are, and not try to manipulate them into what you want them to be. Just choose to participate or not. It is that easy :sombrero:

I think this is important to remember (I am saying this to myself as well as everyone else.)

 

[Antichrist]

One thought that comes to mind reading this thread, and others on various Rover forums, is that what's more funny than people doing stuff just for looks, is people not doing something that they would find useful for fear of being called a poseur.
Just so folks know, I'm not saying anyone is doing either, but some of the comments reminded me of that.

edited to fix a typos

 

[Connie]

heck i even used them as a clothesline.

Ditto. I can't count the number of times my dish towel has been clipped to the limb riser. We aren't running with them on now, but they have saved me being slapped in the face while driving down a narrow path a fair number of times.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

One thought that comes to mind reading this thread, and others on various Rover forums, is that what's more funny that people doing stuff just for looks, is people not doing something that they would find useful for fear of being called a poseur.
Just do folks know, I'm not saying anyone is doing either, but some of the comments reminded me of that.

I felt that way about the snorkel and roof lights for a while, but eventually said "****** Em."

 

[pnorvell]

Peter

you are missing my point, the reason the information on dweb is so good and stays so accurate is because the way the site operates. The BS gets called out there, and those threads are left for everyone to see. They dont pull threads because someone is nasty and if someone decides to keep spewing misinformation they are gang tackled by the community and driven off. You may not like the format but you seem to like the resultant quality information.

Like the storming of the beaches at Normandy things are not always pretty but the end result is sometimes worth the fight. The Rover community is better off for the fact that discoweb is very lightly moderated, and your own comments are evidence of that.

Thom

Oh and dont apologize for your comment about the site being down, its not a dig its a fact and trust me the owners of the site have plenty thick enough skin to handle your pointed stick

As much as I want to continue arguing the fact that it "might" be an immature way of handling things and that it comes across as insecure, I have to agree that it gets to the point. Not quickly, but it will get there. With that said, it is not the way in which I prefer to handle situations, insulting, bad mouthing etc etc, but if that's the preferred way and it gets the job done for them, then great. I just see being professional/courteous paying off much more in the end for one's self image. I rest my case.

Every type of forum has its place. I have learned a lot from Dweb and I have learned to become more critical and thoughtful of my own builds because of EE. The EE guys have a serious zen style to their builds. ExPo has its own family friendly vibe, and that works for a lot of people (8,500 active members and nearly 30,000 total members).

The key is to be adult enough to allow each of these forums to be as they are, and not try to manipulate them into what you want them to be. Just choose to participate or not. It is that easy :sombrero:

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Peter

 

[C Red]

Thom,
I actually thought the limb risers would help while going through the Cliffs in Marsailles. I thought they might be useful doing some night wheelin over there. As I am sure you know its damn narrow over there with a lot branches.

I don't really plan on running around town with them on. My interest in cable that has less uv degradation is; I prefer to do things correct the first time rather then fixing simple errors.

Either way, I still like the esthetics even if the function is somewhat questionable. I figure a 30 minute mod that cost 40 bucks is something I can handle. I will try to keep the poserdom to a minimum.:shakin:
Talk with you soon.
Clarence

 

[muskyman]

Thom,
I actually thought the limb risers would help while going through the Cliffs in Marsailles. I thought they might be useful doing some night wheelin over there. As I am sure you know its damn narrow over there with a lot branches.

I don't really plan on running around town with them on. My interest in cable that has less uv degradation is; I prefer to do things correct the first time rather then fixing simple errors.

Either way, I still like the esthetics even if the function is somewhat questionable. I figure a 30 minute mod that cost 40 bucks is something I can handle. I will try to keep the poserdom to a minimum.:shakin:
Talk with you soon.
Clarence

Clarence

I thought you were joining us in Migh The end of this month?...you know thats one place they may actually help, some of the two tracks we are taking will have had very little to no trucks in awhile.

Thom

 

[C Red]

Unfortunately I have a conflict. My schedule sucks. I'm taking my kids to Dubuque that weekend so I can't get away. I am going to have to stick with stuff more local for a little while.
I do hope it the trip goes well and I can join the repeat trip next year if there is one.

 

[TeriAnn]

One thought that comes to mind reading this thread, and others on various Rover forums, is that what's more funny that people doing stuff just for looks, is people not doing something that they would find useful for fear of being called a poseur.

I sometimes have fun playing poser. If anyone gives me a "your just a poser" comment, I'll happily tell them that I drive the best equipped mall terrain vehicle in the parking lot. It takes the wind out of their sail if you make an agreeable stance to their criticism by proudly accepting the poser label. I know where I've taken my truck and don't really care if anyone thinks the truck is for real or for show. My truck fits my needs and I didn't build my truck for other people.

Don't forget us posers keep the companies that make and sell off road gear in business by purchasing lots of gear. We serve a critical function in the off road equipment industry.

 

[Antichrist]

I know where I've taken my truck and don't really care if anyone thinks the truck is for real or for show. My truck fits my needs and I didn't build my truck for other people.

Exactly my point.
It's sort of like when I was a teenager I used to be bothered by people calling my Land Rover a Jeep. Then I came to the conclusion it was dumb. I chose Land Rover for me, not for others.

Though I have to admit, I do still chuckle at times, like the day I parked beside a tricked out Wrangler, lift, huge knobby tires, off-road lights, the works. I asked the person getting in if he were maybe interested in a winch I had for sale. He said not really and I asked doesn't he ever get stuck off-roading, or want to be able to pull out a friend. He replied he never takes it off-road.

 

[TeriAnn]

Though I have to admit, I do still chuckle at times, like the day I parked beside a tricked out Wrangler, lift, huge knobby tires, off-road lights, the works. I asked the person getting in if he were maybe interested in a winch I had for sale. He said not really and I asked doesn't he ever get stuck off-roading, or want to be able to pull out a friend. He replied he never takes it off-road.

WELL GOOD FOR HIM! He is spending a chunk of his income to help keep the off road parts industry in business. We need more people like him buying parts and staying off the trail.

It supports the hobby without congesting the trails.

 

[muskyman]

WELL GOOD FOR HIM! He is spending a chunk of his income to help keep the off road parts industry in business. We need more people like him buying parts and staying off the trail.

It supports the hobby without congesting the trails.

wow thats a very positive way to look at it...I appreciate that