On my GU I have a Nissan Bullbar and at the back are 2 straps. These are bolted back to areas that are part of the bullbar attachments (?). On the bull bar they are bolted on to the winch mount area; about 25-30 mm above the top 2 mount points for the winch.

I cant see how these could even work with as a support due to a tension load on the winch due to the way they are bolted on.

What do these 2 straps actually do, if anything in besides get in the way?
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