Guide wires?

[Ferd F-150 (Andrew)]

Hey everyone. Hope everybody is having a safe snow season so far.
Here's my question..... I see a few rigs with "guide wires"? These wires are connected from top of a grille gaurd (sometimes hood) to the roof. Name of such wires? Purpose? please fellow overlanders, educated me. TIA

 

[goleee33]

Hey everyone. Hope everybody is having a safe snow season so far.
Here's my question..... I see a few rigs with "guide wires"? These wires are connected from top of a grille gaurd (sometimes hood) to the roof. Name of such wires? Purpose? please fellow overlanders, educated me. TIA

Edit: They are called limb RISERS. Not savers.
I can't remember the exact technical term for them, something like limb savers. I believe they are used to guide branches out of the way from getting hung up on the windshield.

 

[Ferd F-150 (Andrew)]

I was thinking that, and some are attached to all external parts, ei. bumpers and roof rack . Is it possible they are stabilizing the roof rack/basket?

 

[The other Sean]

And mirrors....

 

[VCeXpedition]

These are called Limb Risers, purpose is to deflect branches away from your windshield
Here's Michael's video as a How-To: https://www.overlandbound.com/make-your-own-limb-risers/

When installing them, a top-tip is to make sure you can still open your hood without removing the limb-risers!


If you need them to stabilize your roof rack, you may be doing something wrong


Dan.

 

[First State Overland]

On this note, and I'm not attacking others' builds, I do often wonder when I see limb risers on a rig with a big old snorkel that sticks up above them with the "ram" air prefilter that turns it into a hook. I'm picturing a branch being lifted up by the riser, being hooked by the snorkel and ripping the snorkel off?

 

[Ferd F-150 (Andrew)]

On this note, and I'm not attacking others' builds, I do often wonder when I see limb risers on a rig with a big old snorkel that sticks up above them with the "ram" air prefilter that turns it into a hook. I'm picturing a branch being lifted up by the riser, being hooked by the snorkel and ripping the snorkel off?

Good point. I hadn't thought of that. but thinking about it, I've seen it aswell. I, myself , think that the wires would be distracting , and in the way of working in the engine bay. I could see possible retractable/removable wires, that you lock in place when you may need them. but nothing permanent .

 

[First State Overland]

Good point. I hadn't thought of that. but thinking about it, I've seen it aswell. I, myself , think that the wires would be distracting , and in the way of working in the engine bay. I could see possible retractable/removable wires, that you lock in place when you may need them. but nothing permanent .

Luckily on my JK, they bolt to the hood latch clamps, so when you raise the hood, the risers go to. Nothing gets in the way. I don't notice them driving at all anymore. But I know many who run them from bumper bars. Some kits that you buy have quick detach options which make the process effortless. And also inviting for thieves if you leave them on. You can see in the image below where they connect.

 

[Michael]

A couple points:

1. Leading branches up under your snorkel isn't great, but if the branches are riding up, they are often the little guys, so it's ok. Mine happen to go up above the snorkel, which is good.
2. Don't underestimate the strength required by the attach points, and the gauge of wire required. It takes a lot of tension and strength to do the job. My internal dia. Is 3/16 stainless wire. The front attach point is the ARB, and the rear (weakest) is the Gobi roof rack.

M

 

[First State Overland]

A couple points:

1. Leading branches up under your snorkel isn't great, but if the branches are riding up, they are often the little guys, so it's ok. Mine happen to go up above the snorkel, which is good.
2. Don't underestimate the strength required by the attach points, and the gauge of wire required. It takes a lot of tension and strength to do the job. My internal dia. Is 3/16 stainless wire. The front attach point is the ARB, and the rear (weakest) is the Goni roof rack.

M

Point number 2 is key. There's no way I would put limb risers on a JKU WITHOUT having reinforced hood latches. The OEM parts would snap that plastic latch off and roll your hood back in a heartbeat. Personally, I've run into pushing branches up only to have them hit my awning and be pushed right back down the side. So instead of a straight pinstrip, you get a nice wave. :)

 

[Ontario Overland]

Most of the trails I am busting through look like this...



Has saved the windscreen on a few occasions.

 

[9Mike2]

Yeah, It only took one windshield and I got the Limb lifters too...

A lot of the people I know with snorkels, get the Prefilter which look like a dome on the end of the snorkel and run their Limb Lifter to just above it....

 

[Glenn]

Great to hang laundry on

 

[Ontario Overland]

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Great to hang laundry on

Hey! I resemble that remark!

 

[Glenn]

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Hey! I resemble that remark!

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haha...that's the only reason I want them on my rig ! Its too late for the paint from the trees over the last 3 years of trails, but I could use me some clothelines BTW...Nice rig you have there !

 

[Glenn]

We hit some pretty tight and unforgiving trails in New Hampshire. I am going to add some wires this year but its almost a little too late.. or is it better late than never? LOL