Limb risers without tabs or a rack?

[R_Lefebvre]

So it is about the windscreens?

 

[madizell]

Unless doing relatively hard core driving in rain forest or very tight woodsy growth, the risers won't accomplish much. For general trail driving, don't drive fast into anything lying low across the trail and you likely won't bend the A-pillar or crack the windshield. My guess, Camel Trophy (and guys in the Malaysian Rainforest Challenge) use these because they drive faster than we do, and don't want to take the time to clear trail, dodge limbs, or whatever. Personally unless you race your vehicle, I would think of them as an affectation, but if you really like the look, I suppose they are no different than most modifications that don't get a work out on a regular basis. We all have these to some degree.

 

[Spikepretorius]

If you drive in bushy areas then fit them. You'll always get negative commentary, like the anti-snorkel commentary, but they serve a purpose.

 

[MuddyMudskipper]

Well, now that's a very good question I don't know the answer to. I think I need them, maybe it's a want, I dunno. Not just for looks, that's not what I'm going for.

Where I drive, it's always in the forest. Often on trails that are narrow for the truck. I constantly have branches dragging across the A-pillar and then up over the roof.

So, at what point do you "need"? Is there a use I'm missing? Is it just to protect from pinstriping? If so, I'm surprised Camel Trophy bothered, considering the other things they were doing to the trucks anyway. Do they do anything else other than prevent pinstriping?

This weekend, my wife had a branch come in her window. More of an annoyance than anything. Will these help that sort of thing?

The limb risers will help to a point. The shorter protruding branches will still catch the a-pillar and still get in the cab because they will ride up the risers to a point. Limb risers can be effective and definitely have their uses.

I might add, ... Rovers North makes pre fab limb risers that are all stainless, but they run around $180 for the pair. I thought I would save myself some money and make some by buying the parts at West Marine as they have the stainless cable and the machine that crimps on the proper parts to make the loops, etc.
Still ran me $180 and took me two hours to make them while in the store there.

Just FYI.

Dendy

RoversNorth discontinued making limb risers a couple of years ago for liability reasons. All of the main components used by RN was marine grade. The cables, turnbuckles, and clasps. $180 is a bit steep and if you're on a budget you can make them for about $50.

 

[TeriAnn]

So it is about the windscreens?

Genuine Land Rover heated windscreens cost about 200 pounds + import costs for EACH side. For me its about keeping the limbs growing into overgrown trails from striking the windscreen first.

Of course they are also good for hanging a towel to dry or my undies & socks if I do a quick hand washing.

 

[TeriAnn]

Unless doing relatively hard core driving in rain forest or very tight woodsy growth, the risers won't accomplish much.

Many of the trails along the Pacific coast mountains are tight woodsy and overgrown. If I moved to a more arid region the limb risers would likely be removed.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

While we're on the subject... is there anything to be done about brush pinstriping the rest of the truck?

Some of the trails I go on are really ATV trails, so they're quite narrow. The truck fits, but there's LOTS of brush.

 

[MuddyMudskipper]

Painter's Tape

While we're on the subject... is there anything to be done about brush pinstriping the rest of the truck?

Different car, same concept.

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[FourByLand]

Just wax it and if you care that much keep it on the street.

:costumed-smiley-007

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Well, I *was* actually thinking about a whole lotta vinyl on the side. But I dunno... :jump:

 

[TheRoadie]

High end: Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film

Low end: Adhesive shelf liner

 

[madizell]

While we're on the subject... is there anything to be done about brush pinstriping the rest of the truck?

Some of the trails I go on are really ATV trails, so they're quite narrow. The truck fits, but there's LOTS of brush.

If you really must drive a full-sized on ATV trails, expect paint damage at the very least.

 

[Dendy Jarrett]

On a more serious note, ... if you really want to keep down limb damage to your paint, ... go to your local sign's now (or sign store) and they can make thick static cling clear panels for your truck that you put on before the trail ride, and peel off after. They stick on just like a decal, however they are held in place by static cling.
I have two 2 X 2 foot static cling decals on the side of my truck with the old land rover logo. I have travelled over 400 miles on the interstate and they do not come off unless you peel them off.

Just an idea.

Thanks,
Dendy

 

[R_Lefebvre]

If you really must drive a full-sized on ATV trails, expect paint damage at the very least.

Just to be clear... I'm not tearing ish up in the truck. These are old logging roads that grow back, and are really only kept clear by ATV traffic. The ground however, is flat for 20+ feet width, just the brush grows back. Again, not pristine wilderness, but logging areas that have been "worked" for 2-300 years.

 

[madizell]

Didn't mean to imply any wrong doing. You suggested they were ATV trails. All I was pointing to was (the obvious) that such trails by nature are narrow, and if you want to drive them and they are brushy, marking the paint is to be expected. I get pin stripes driving on regular forest roads. That's the price of playing in the bush, and if it is seriously troublesome to have your paint marred by brush, I would humbly suggest you pick a different trail or buy a beater for the outback. Sooner or later you will get more than a scratch. I dragged my rocker panel over a large rock on a brand new Frontier, and that was on a wide open forest road. Didn't want to but it happened. I dabbed paint on the wound and forgot about it. Such damage is not entirely avoidable, especially on tight trails.