Question about something I saw on a Range Rover

[Nitrous SSC]

I saw a Range Rover today and I can't figure out what was on it...

The roof rack was connected to the front grille guard by steel cables with tensioners on them....what exactly are they for?

dumb question I know....but i can't figure it out

 

[jimbo74]

i have seen setups like that where a canoe or something large and bulky is on top and needs reinforcement....

 

[410Fortune]

i belive this is part of the Hella roof top light system for those trucks, they fold down........

I could be wrong.

 

[bndrulez]

I've seen a Bronco with that kind of set up, and it carries a canoe all the time, except the Bronco has tow straps.

 

[Digger196]

i hink there just for looks. i don't think there for straping thing down to. i could be wrong though.

 

[Hokie]

One guy I know built a bumper for his XJ like that... he said people put those there to keep branches from hitting the truck as you drive by.

 

[Robb]

They are there to protect the windshield from tree branches and such.

edit: yea, like Hokie just said

 

[Nitrous SSC]

I kinda figured maybe they were to keep branches from hitting the truck....ok thanks guys...

 

[Digger196]

cool idea. might have to try that.

 

[RobertF]

I wonder if that Range Rover will every see a trail where they might be used....

 

[Nitrous SSC]

When I do see it around town its either really clean and all prissed out or really damn muddy!....so its definatly someone that likes to play...