Stingers?

[2nd.gunman]

What is the purpose of the stinger bar on some front bumpers? I assume it's for assisting with getting over large rocks but I've never seen a picture or video where it was being 'used'. We don't have them in Australia which I can only assume is because your jeep would be instantly defected if driving on the street but I also haven't seen them on competition rigs here either.

 

[jjlong]

In my opinion, it's most used as a safety device. If the Jeep rolls head over heals, it will kick it off to one side so it won't land flat upside down.

 

[JAGS]

What is the purpose of the stinger bar on some front bumpers? I assume it's for assisting with getting over large rocks but I've never seen a picture or video where it was being 'used'. We don't have them in Australia which I can only assume is because your jeep would be instantly defected if driving on the street but I also haven't seen them on competition rigs here either.

Technically... to protect the engine/radiator in a minor roll or flop and to prevent a direct frontal roll over that smashes to cab.

Truthfully, most folks consider them a cosmetic preference. I have one just because I tend to prefer the look.

Maybe others can add to this?

 

[Clem319]

I use mine to ram shopping carts

 

[jjlong]

That's true. I once pushed a burned out car out of our campsite with it.:thumbup:

 

[dwvninety]

Because....

 

[highoctane]

Because....
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A few years ago I hauled our Christmas tree home laying on top of my LoD stinger bumper, between the stinger and grill, just like that pic. Was only about a 5' tree, worked perfect.

 

[2nd.gunman]

Technically... to protect the engine/radiator in a minor roll or flop and to prevent a direct frontal roll over that smashes to cab.

Truthfully, most folks consider them a cosmetic preference. I have one just because I tend to prefer the look.

Maybe others can add to this?

I kinda figured most people just like the look but thought there must be a reason for it. Stopping the rig from standing on its front bumper in a roll makes sense.

Because....
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That's awesome!

 

[catahoula]

Here is a few pics.

 

[Jeep Bro 08]

I ram shopping carts too .@ Walmart

 

[Jeep Bro 08]

Stingers also intimidate drivers on the road . A lot of people won't pull out in front of me

 

[kbp810]

Personally, I like the stinger as it's just visible over the hood from the drivers seat - turns into a good reference point for knowing how close I am to something and if I can make a really tight turn or not.

 

[DESERTDAD]

I am waiting for the LA protesters

 

[NastyNate]

Personally, I like the stinger as it's just visible over the hood from the drivers seat - turns into a good reference point for knowing how close I am to something and if I can make a really tight turn or not.

Agreed!!!!

 

[PrestonBarringer]

Used mine to scrap my way up this rock

 

[2nd.gunman]

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I am waiting for the LA protesters

The stinger on that CJ looks huge and ready to impale something or someone

Used mine to scrap my way up this rock

This is what I was originally think but hadn't seen any with noticeable scratches.

Thanks everyone

 

[trailraider]

ok , so now we know why those are used.

next question.

why the cables from the front of the hood to the light bars?

 

[highoctane]

ok , so now we know why those are used.

next question.

why the cables from the front of the hood to the light bars?

Keeps tree branches from smacking your windshield. Branches hit the cables and follow them to your roof, saving your glass.

 

[Sharkey]

Yep, limb risers.

 

[dwvninety]

ok , so now we know why those are used.

next question.

why the cables from the front of the hood to the light bars?

They are called limb risers to prevent tree limbs from damaging your a pillar and and you windshield.