| Author | Message | ||
     Sheldon Charron (Rifleman) On Probation Username: Rifleman Post Number: 69 Registered: 01-2004 |
Other than being able to dry clothes after wading around in the bog, what do people put that cabling on their trucks for?  My first thought was strength, but I don't understand how this would help. I'm mechanically challenged... | ||
| Chris von C. (Chrisvonc) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Chrisvonc Post Number: 370 Registered: 07-2002 |
They are called Limb Risers. They funtion to deflect limbs overhanging on tight trails away from the edges of the windshield or at least lessen impact if any to it. But as you pointed out, they also funtion very well for drying clothes and are handy as security cables for locking stuff to roof racks. CVC | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 348 Registered: 02-2003 |
They also will help the broken branch swing into your windshield, or when they release from the cable, snap back and break your passenger side window...I have a set if you want them... Frank | ||
| Kelly Fristoe (Kfristoe) Member Username: Kfristoe Post Number: 127 Registered: 12-2002 |
It makes me feel more man-lier while I'm driving down the highway. | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 350 Registered: 02-2003 |
that's what all the stickers are for... | ||
| Sheldon Charron (Rifleman) On Probation Username: Rifleman Post Number: 70 Registered: 01-2004 |
LOL. I thought they looked kind of ugly, but saw them on some of the Camel Trophy vehicles I think. Was curious. I agree about the stickers. They are definitely on my list. Thanks for the info... | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1388 Registered: 02-2002 |
Its the only fucking addition to my vehicle that I can actually SEE from inside! | ||
| Art Vigil (Colorover) Member Username: Colorover Post Number: 234 Registered: 02-2003 |
Sheldon, I won't say that the situation in Franks post is impossible to recreate, but it's not very likely to take place often. I encourage you to take him up on his offer or make your own, they are an inexpensive and effective addition to your vehicle when on trail - just be sure to pull them off for daily driving. | ||
| Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche) Senior Member Username: Jamooche Post Number: 300 Registered: 05-2003 |
What is the reason for taking them off for daily driving? So you don't hit a pedestrian and cut them in half? | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 543 Registered: 02-2002 |
here's another use. in my opinion, the most useful of them all. http://www.discoweb.org/pa/PA230044.jpg Ho Chung | ||
| Sheldon Charron (Rifleman) On Probation Username: Rifleman Post Number: 72 Registered: 01-2004 |
Ho: I KNEW that had to be one of the many uses! LOL It sounds like a good idea re: the branches and shit. What about some kind of hydraulic arms with a trigger or something that swings the booms out and activates electric chains saws to cut the branches and clear the trail. Then you could yank a kill chord and use a hand crank to reset them. Most of you have dual batteries to power the saws so there should be no problem. Plus they are nice and quiet. Of course, one of you handy dudes is sure to figure out a way to spin them over the roof in circles to aid in drying your clothes, and yet another will improve it so I won't need that chopper lift after all - I'll just fly my truck away! | ||
| Jim Reynolds (4x4xfar) Senior Member Username: 4x4xfar Post Number: 313 Registered: 05-2003 |
Sheldon the "Mach 5" has all that already. Pops Racer is a master fabricator we need to get him on the job. -Jim | ||
| Chris von C. (Chrisvonc) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Chrisvonc Post Number: 376 Registered: 07-2002 |
You love that pic dont you Ho... I am never going to be rid of that. LOL CVC | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 545 Registered: 02-2002 |
hey, you gotta love it! Ho Chung | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 57 Registered: 03-2003 |
here on the east coast the trails are tight and we have trees and bushes here (not big rock mountians like the west) and not only do they deflect SMALL branches they also lift them up so you can see where you are going which is also kinda' nice. | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 547 Registered: 02-2002 |
hey, west coast has trees too:  Ho Chung | ||
| Jack Quinlan (Jsq) Senior Member Username: Jsq Post Number: 547 Registered: 10-2002 |
ummmm, i don't think that pic is 320x240. you have all the fun ho. | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 678 Registered: 09-2002 |
Damn, you 'mods' have all the fun - Mr. 700 X 465 Yep, that, I think, is the TH 'Uno Palm'. A very famous tree. SC | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 548 Registered: 02-2002 |
man, i swear it was 320x280. must have been some bug in this damn software. Ho Chung | ||
| Paul Kleinschnitz (Rovrjnky) Member Username: Rovrjnky Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2003 |
what is the reason for removing the risers for daily driving? | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1555 Registered: 02-2003 |
-Self pride. rd | ||
| Art Vigil (Colorover) Member Username: Colorover Post Number: 235 Registered: 02-2003 |
Exactly, they serve no purpose for daily driving other than pose value. More importantly, depending on the state in which you reside, driving with limb risers/branch deflectors may cause a cop to give you a ticket for obstructed view. I got one in Colorado for a cracked windshield once. Plus, don't limb risers on a Disco interfere with ones ability to open and raise the hood? Here's the exchange: "hello officer - was I speeding?" "What are those cables (pointing to risers) for?" "They deflect branches off-road" "You're not off-road, you just pulled out of the mall parking lot." "I keep them on all the time because they look cool" "Uh huh, here's your ticket, have a nice day" "@#$%!" | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1391 Registered: 02-2002 |
Next time tell him its your CB antenna and see if he swallows that. Never know you might get **gasp** a dumb one.... | ||
| justin monnin (Ineedthissale) New Member Username: Ineedthissale Post Number: 27 Registered: 12-2003 |
a dumb cop come on no way | ||
| Chris Nestor (Heavyhorseman) New Member Username: Heavyhorseman Post Number: 7 Registered: 07-2003 |
Qnother question for the limb risers. I reciently had a custom bull bar made by rovertym and had him weld on tabs for installing the cables. I am in the woods a lot and have the cracked windshield to prove it. I havent given it much thought and just havent put any cables on. I have a 92RRC and havent figured a good quick release for the cable as with a rangie, the cable goes over the hood, and the cable needs to unhook easily to open the hood-••••••• susgestions out there? | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 177 Registered: 01-2003 |
http://www.discoweb.org/limb/index.htm That link is what I used to make my limb risers. Using this, you could loosen the tension at the turnbuckle termination, then easily unclip it from the bumper if you still needed too. P.S. Make sure you get cable that is vinyl coated. You can strip sections off for crimping and such. The coating is important because it keeps my hood from being scratched as I open it, and in case it snaps, the vinyl should minimize damage done by the abrasive steel. | ||
| Lionel (Fromage) Member Username: Fromage Post Number: 76 Registered: 02-2003 |
If you want your disco to get noticed, just put the risers on... It seems that my entire neighborhood nows what it is for and I only told one person...Go figure! Art, why would you open the hood? No need to, Discos are much more reliable than D90 ;-) Lionel 95D1 (196k) and limb risers | ||
| Jeremy J. Parkhouse (Jeremy) Member Username: Jeremy Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2003 |
How about using some 'Quick-Release Shroud Levers'.....used in sailing on the rigging. Similar to a turnbuckle but you don't turn them.....you lever them! West Marine catalogue pt no 246175 or 246167. Might be more expensive than turnbuckles. I'm pretty sure these are what they used on Camel Trophy vehicles. Jeremy (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia) | ||
| Andrew Homan (Andy) New Member Username: Andy Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2004 |
This dumb cop wants the cables on his disco. And no I'm not fat and don't eat donuts. We just drink lots of mochas and lattes in Oregon. | ||
| Robin Cooper (Cooper1) New Member Username: Cooper1 Post Number: 22 Registered: 12-2003 |
I had someone ask me if they held the bumper and the roofrack on. My reply, "No..No.., those things are lightning rods," and then drove off. he he |
