Do you NEED limb risers?

[@backcountrythreadworks6608]

McMaster Carr for the cable.

[@OverlandBound]

Thank you!

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

Sure you do ! They look so cool on instagram pictures !

[@Mrdjlimp]

No but they look cool

[@easadventures1349]

Not gonna lie, they make trucks look just a little cooler. So I'm adding this to my tundra, why not? Life is short get what you want.

[@joecerda630]

Always wondered what those were...now I know... thank you

[@davidkay7389]

I like to run concertina wire for my limb risers. Takes off limbs of all sorts

[@andrukat]

I'm liking these quick to-the-point videos on various overland topics

[@niclucca7104]

Doing all the fluids on my new 80 this weekend. And new door locks and floor mats. Deep clean and new charcoal canister.

[@OverlandBound]

Awesome - that charcoal canister...KEY! Pesky heater hose. Front birfs.

[@danrich6047]

Does the 80 have it's own IG channel? Why have I not seen this truck? Pics or it never happened, Nick! :)

[@deangousse2113]

I had no idea what those "cables" were for. I thought they were for supporting the Jeep cage-style racks under load to keep them from touching the windshield. So I started searching for an explanation. Glad I did, I live in the Northeast where branches and limbs abound.

[@shawniebeans8382]

I made my limb riser for a dollar. Used a Red dog 30' yqrd lead from the dollar store. Both ends had clips. Red vinyl covering over steel line. I just ran them through bar of bull front bar and clipped to roof rack.

[@danbemman2271]

ShawnieBeans I made mine with red dog cable. The red sun faded away. I have turn buckles on the fender end.

[@explore_off_road]

I have them on my Jeep, made them myself ... used to have a Universal Gym ... shows how much I used it . Now the wires are on my Jeep. Few dings on the body and windows from before i had them. They've come in handy on numerous occasions. I put them on because of past experiences, but sometimes to be ready for things to come. The "oooo! Wonder what's up there!?!" moments. Plus... I like the look of 'em.

[@zaphtdorf6139]

Plus they look cool

[@TraumaRNKen]

Thanks for the clarification, I kinda thought that was what they were for but now I know!

[@Varanamous]

What's the antenna looking thing in front for?

[@OverlandBound]

There is CB, Ham, and GMRS

[@Varanamous]

@@OverlandBound makes sense, I always wondered. Never occurred to me it was just a front mounted cb

[@bwildjournals]

I don't NEED limb risers. I'm just glad I have them.

[@ECE2424]

Clothesline cable from any big box DIY store. Lots of colours to choose from.

[@MrCybergladiator]

I use limb risers on my truck when I do overgrown tracks like that. I made mine out of 3mm dyneema rope from ebay and a pair of turnbuckles. I back spliced the rope into loops at each end of a super short rope and a long rope then connect those witht he turn buckle The long rope loops around the roof rack bar and goes from the top down The the short rope just loop it around the bullbar The turn buckle joins the two together. 3mm dyneema has a braking strain of about 500kg, so it's more than enought

[@nomaddict5279]

As always, another awesome video! Thanks for giving us something interesting to watch during this lockdown!

[@OverlandBound]

Our pleasure!

[@danschardein856]

You can also source these materials at a marine store such as West Marine. A bit more $ but will have a selection of SS rigging and life line cable and fasteners.

[@simplemanduke7128]

Really no one mentioned the COOL FACTOR?!?!

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Your limb risers gave me another idea. Mount curb feelers at the same point to keep "line riders" off of your fenders. Subscribed!

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARE DETAIL VIDEO

[@pygpen]

I usually use chainsaw chain on my risers so the next guy is clear, works sweet!

[@OverlandBound]

:D

[@mikecounty2688]

Yes, now we're thinking. That perfect 😃

[@tomcranks]

I installed a set of Steinjager quick-disconnect limb risers on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler. There's considerable wind noise so I keep the A-pillar brackets and cables disconnected and hanging in the garage until I might need them. So far they've been handy for Christmas lights and stringing Buddhist prayer flags.

[@4S7JL]

hike to see your ham radio set up and antenna also

[@DurisM]

In Minnesota ...it’s obligatory.

[@jamiewilson343]

i miss the small airshow they have in vacaville

[@WhiteCavendish]

Your video is very timely. I just added a set to my rig a couple of days ago. It cost me $33 canuck bucks and a couple of brackets I had laying around, since I don't have a bull bar to mount them to. We have a ton of very tight overgrown tracks here in BC, so these will no doubt come in handy. Cheers from 16340!

[@alphatruckhouse8223]

thanks Man ! , Never know what they where for ... ~peace~

[@stlouisarch2162]

Bunker do...is that anything like Hüsker Dü?

[@cobblecrazy]

Could you do a stainless cable then do the hard plastic heat shrink wrap - like is used on electrical connections - I believe they sell them in bulk length. With a stainless turn buckle at either end to create the tension.

[@OverlandBound]

Turnbuckle is what I use - I put cable in the description.

[@TheTyrial86]

No. But you could use the platdip, or flex seal to get the kind of look you might want.

[@VDawg-cr1gb]

Just call it “Minor Minutes with Michael”

[@DuncanMargetts]

It seems to be very much a US thing.. we nearly never see these on vehicles in Australia... and its not all desert here :)

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Hey Duncan, I'm another Aussie and in Melb.. I agree totally an asked a few of my 4WD friends and they never seen or heard of them here. BTW, I've subbed to your channel ;)

[@ElectroAtletico]

Come to Florida and the Southeastern US. You'll put one.

[@WW-wf8tu]

I will say this, after 35+ years of off roading in the USA, I had NEVER seen them until Ford Bronco debuted the newest rig and everyone was wondering what the gimmick was with the "limb risers" on it. In my neck of the woods, we just accept going slow and getting out to clear major obstacles. If you are going so fast that your windshield might get broke, you are being reckless IMO. Scratches are part of the game when you go into the bush. And "limb risers" won't change that fact. ;)

[@teamorozuk6819]

It appears that the awning on the passenger side came after the limb risers. Have you had a limb ride up that cable and get stuck at the top? I already have plans to create a way to suspend flexible solar panels in 1/10” vinyl over the windshield and hood for when I’m parked and I still need to juice storage batteries. There’s the dual purpose theme you mentioned in an earlier video.

[@OverlandBound]

Great idea! No stuck branches yet!

[@nomaddict5279]

Yes, I have had branches do that exact thing while going off road in the woods of central Nova Scotia. The limb riser funneled some branches right up between the awning and the roof rack. It made for a nice bouquet of just about every tree type we saw! LOL. That said, they are very functional and I wouldn’t take them off just because of that happening occasionally.

[@simplemanduke7128]

Another great video Sir

[@wolffo999]

excellent

[@jackwalsh1468]

Earth to Mikey! Earth to Mikey! I liked it a lot, over. Another informative video. Cheers, Mate.

[@jamiewilson343]

added mine. keeps tree limbs out of driver door window.

[@atch9790]

So is there gonna be a head shaving video 🧑🏼‍🦲?

[@OverlandBound]

Hahaha!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

As I said to you the other day.. this must be something that happens there in the USA as I'm in Australia and I have never seen them and asked a few other 4WD friends and they know nothing of them.

[@The_Real_Reese]

I thought your antenna was the right limb riser and wondered why on earth it was so loose! :P

[@BorderlineExplorer]

Nice DIY limb risers! Is there any downside to adding these on a rig?

[@OverlandBound]

Not that I know of except placement - make sure your hood opens!

[@ShaneB666]

Taking somebody head off if you hit them....😁

[@ReimerKeith]

You'll need a bumper with a full hoop.

[@SterlingOverland]

We had to build a spring system at the top because of the body roll compared to the frame. Do you have issues with flexing of the lines when taking turns or heavy sway?

[@blackirish8911]

Thanks for the daily vids you two, been helping pass the time off shift and stuck at home. Also freshly minted as a member this past month, you have really cultivated a beautiful community!

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Nice!

[@itstheavilas]

Five Minute FYIs 🤙🏽

[@TheTyrial86]

For a quick tip. Check out aircraft parts supply for SS cable. Aviation uses this kind of cable to move the various parts of the flight controls. Parts geek will have it.

[@pgfrank2351]

Shave it!!

[@miniapplesun]

I've head it's not legal to drive around with these. Is that true and are there any quick detach ones out there?

[@OverlandBound]

Laws are probably regional. There are some tensioner options used in boating.

[@paulclose3426]

Michael - leave the hairdo - you can use the words "Windswept and interesting" to describe yourself...

[@Hazardbone]

I've never seen them on 4bys here in Australia however I've been on a lot of tracks where they would've been handy. I just don't think they're justified enough to be practical and I've heard they make an annoying wind noise.

[@RayJames552]

Come off the highway onto a trail put them on .Ready to drive home before you drive down the highway take them off.

[@scottbrinkley9779]

Had them on TJ for years. No noise problem. I do have a soft top.

[@jimyeats]

I don't think they are helpful or needed. I would hesitate to attache an unnecessary wire like that adds one more thing to my line of sight while driving.

[@Patrick-nr7sw]

First