The top straps are over kill for what it is and are unnecessary. I just installed them because it came with the guard. As in my other response. My nephew and I together bouncing on the guard couldn't get it to flex or budge with the bottom mounts alone. As stated they're a bit overkill for what...
It mounts to the same location as the tow hooks. The top mounting isn't necessary as I couldn't get it to budge or flex with just the bottom mounts alone. I'm a stickler for trying to do things the way the manufacturer intended before I go rogue. I weigh about 225lbs my nephew is 6'2 and...