Limb Riser

[guruerror]

I know some of you are running limb risers on their H2s

Post up some pics...I'm working on a custom setup, but could use some additional ideas.

[[__--MUD--__]]

I'm putting some on mine...long list. Look for the mackinaw island summer hummer trip threads. Bunch of guys had them, a lot of pics. They might be on one of the other sites, local section, great lakes/Midwest/Michigan.

[KT2T]

Here is a pic of mine. They have a stainless carabiner at the top end that feeds through a hole in the aluminum angle running along the roof crossbars. At the lower end, there is another stainless carabiner that runs through one eye of a turnbuckle. The other eye of the turnbuckle is attached via stainless carabiner to a u-bolt that's attached to the brushguard. When not in use, I loosen the turnbuckle, detach from top then bottom, roll 'em up and store in the front door pockets.

The aluminum rails up top are 1.25" x 1.25" x .25" and work great for taking the limbs off of the risers and letting them ride all the way to the back above the crossbars. They also work great as anchors for tying stuff to the roof and handles to grab when standing on the steps.

http://kt2t.us/H2/limb_risers_and_magnetic_shields.jpg

[guruerror]

Interesting idea KT2T...

I'm working on fabbing some brackets that will attach to the roof rails and protrude past the windshield. Once I get them cut and powder coated I'll post up some pics.

[NJ H2]

I attached the Limb risers from the SS GOBI Stealth rack to my SS Manik Brush Guard/Push Bar. A picture is worth 1000 words so here is 3000 words! :D

http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2/websize/IMG_2057.JPG

[NJ H2]

http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2/websize/IMG_2058.JPG

[NJ H2]

http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2/websize/IMG_2055.JPG

[guruerror]

Thanks to everyone who posted up pics...

I just finished mine this afternoon...my emphasis was on 'tool-free, quick connect/disconnect.' I found these wonderful little things at Home Depot in the plumbing section called 'clevis hangers' (used to hang pipe from the ceiling) that give you an excellent quick connect to the brush-guard.

Since my rack is 'ultra-stealth' and sets back further than some, I couldn't use the rack as a roof-mounting point, so I had some roof rail brackets fabbed out of 1/4" steel plates which I proceeded to mod until they fit my needs. Here's the pics!

Dimension of the brackets:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/PROJECT_limb_riser_bracket.jpg

Put a little bend on the end:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0723.jpg

A little paint, padding, and a spacer:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0729.jpg

Mounted:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0733.jpg

That wonderful 'clevis hanger' that I mentioned earlier:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0741.jpg

Turnbuckle setup:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0738.jpg

Roof bracket connection:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0740.jpg

Finished product:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0737.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0736.jpg

When not in use, the brackets can be loosened and slid back so the arms do not extend so far out from the windshield.

Again, thanks to everyone who posted up pics and ideas!

[PaHumBug]

Looks great man!

[HUFFADDER]

PM sent to you Guruerror.

[guruerror]

PM sent to you Guruerror.
None received...

[wasp1971]

Not to sound ignorant but what is the purpose of the cables running from the rack to the brush guard?

[guruerror]

Not to sound ignorant but what is the purpose of the cables running from the rack to the brush guard?
Basically, to lift limbs and branches up over the truck without having them smack into the windshield.

[HUFFADDER]

None received...

Tried again...Lol

[NJ H2]

Super Heavy Duty Limb Risers ... more like "Tree Risers"!! :clapping:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/Projects/IMG_0738.jpg

[guruerror]

Super Heavy Duty Limb Risers ... more like "Tree Risers"!! :clapping:
LOL! I'll have to take another pic of how they turned out...I found the same style clevis hanger in stainless steel and replaced the bolt and wing nut with a yellow zinc lock pin.

Gonna test them out at Rausch Creek, PA the first weekend in Dec... :excited: