Relentless Stingray Lo-Pro Winch Plate Group Buy

[SixthSnail]

Update:

[MENTION=82791]Relentless[/MENTION] has decided to go ahead with the group buy a bit differently due to the low turn out. Hopefully people don't miss out on the pricing!

Hi All!

Relentless recently released their new, lower profile bumper for the 2014+ 4Runner. After seeing it, I was excited to get it on my rig, and thought I'd reach out to them to do a group buy. They have decided to do a limited run on them with special group buy pricing.

You can see the item here:
http://www.relentlessfabrication.co...cts/2014-4runner-stingray-lo-pro-winch-bumper










Here are the details of the bumper:

The bumper replaces the center piece of the front bumper along with the lower grill. There are 3 grill styles to choose from, Honeycomb, Oval, and Factory Style. They all are capable of coming in the "Illumination Series" (In the above photos), which is compatible with a 20" lightbar from either Rigid or Baja (Others are at your own risk). Grills are interchangeable so if you want to buy a lightbar compatible or different style down the line, that is doable.

Grill Styles (Non Illumination Series):



From Top to Bottom:
Honeycomb,
Oval,
Factory Style,
Actual Factory Grill (For Reference)

Bumper Specs:

- Fits SR5/Trail not confirmed with TRD pro skid plate. Will work with aftermarket skids.
- 3/16" steel throughout
-12 ga interchangeable grille inserts
- Grille is integrated into the bumper
- 3/4" steel recovery points
- Stainless steel hardware
- Includes support brackets to secure factory bumper ends
- Offers more clearance than stock and the competition
- Vertical winch fairlead mount which keeps fairlead tighter in and doesn't pinch winch line.
- Access cutouts for winch freespool
- 75 lbs.







Now for the part everybody is waiting for...

Pricing:

Standard pricing is $799 powder coated black for the bumper and $739 bare steel. Bumper will come with your choice of grille insert (same price for Illumination/Non-Illumination).

Additional grilles can be purchased at $89 powder coated black or $69 bare.

If we get 10+ buyers it will be $75 off
If we get 20+ buyers it will be $125 off
If you buy a lightbar with it, (Rigid or Baja 20") you will receive an additional 50 dollars off (A Baja Designs 20" S8 bar w/harness is $599 before discount. A Rigid Radiance 20" bar w/harness is $319.98 before discount)

Max number available will be 30. Lead time will be 4-6 weeks. The sooner you sign up, the sooner it will be completed for you.

Goal closing date is 2 weeks from now so Sunday, September 25th. If the 30 slots fill up before then, the Group Buy will close early.

I will be working with [MENTION=146190]Overlanding_USA[/MENTION] to keep this group buy monitored. I am currently in Italy so I am on opposite time from most of you! He is in the states so he will be able to answer questions more quickly than me for a few days.

This will work by you submitting your name to me to be added to the list. On the day it closes, Relentless will send me a discount code that will then be PM'd to you. This Group Buy will also be posted on www.4Runners.com so if you are on both, please let me know so I do not double count you.


The List:

1. SixthSnail (Preordered)
2. phey_05
3. jimster716

 

[Kashoggio]

Awesome new product for the 4Runner community.


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[SixthSnail]

Awesome new product for the 4Runner community.


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Agreed. I'm digging that I can keep the factory styling.

 

[SR5Bart]

Looks good but I think I like the SouthernStyle one better.

 

[SixthSnail]

Looks good but I think I like the SouthernStyle one better.

I was debating for a while on that one but it doesn't give as much clearance as this one. It's gonna be a personal preference thing though.

 

[KY 4Runner]

Do you have any photos of mounting or the bumper off the vehicle? Also do you need to replace the lower grill portion or could you re-use the existing factory plastic grill?

 

[e60ral]

i'm concerned about the mud scoops on the bottom of the bumper

 

[SixthSnail]

Do you have any photos of mounting or the bumper off the vehicle? Also do you need to replace the lower grill portion or could you re-use the existing factory plastic grill?

You cannot reuse the factory plastic grill, but the factory look alike they make looks fairly identical. And the price of the grill is included so you are not paying extra for it.

Just sent them a message asking for extra pictures

i'm concerned about the mud scoops on the bottom of the bumper

I'm sorry I don't know what you mean by mud scoops. Would you mind elaborating on what those are?

 

[e60ral]

the cutouts in the bottom are going to scrape up and accumulate a lot of mud

 

[Black_Sheep]

the cutouts in the bottom are going to scrape up and accumulate a lot of mud

The cutouts are tucked up and almost flat to the ground so it would be pretty hard to scoop up any mud in there and anything that would go into the hole would come back out.

One of the functions of the cutouts are easier access to the rear winch mounting bolts as well as the additional lower mounting brace brackets.

 

[e60ral]

They are right in the snout where they will be rubbing into mud on steep ascents/descents

 

[Black_Sheep]

They are right in the snout where they will be rubbing into mud on steep ascents/descents

I think access to the free spool on the winch is more important than the possibility of mud getting that high up and coming into the bumper. If I were that concerned I would probably get a full replacement bumper since you would likely damage the factory bumper in that situation too.

 

[e60ral]

I think access to the free spool on the winch is more important than the possibility of mud getting that high up and coming into the bumper. If I were that concerned I would probably get a full replacement bumper since you would likely damage the factory bumper in that situation too.

The SS owners remove the cover on the top and reach in from there

 

[Black_Sheep]

The SS owners remove the cover on the top and reach in from there

I looked at the install instructions for the SSO to see what you were referring to and I know personally I would not be able to access a free spool in that way due to the height of my rig and being a small person. Not to mention I wouldn't want to reach shoulder deep over my grille if it is already covered in mud.

The method on this insert seems much more practical and easier to access. Also allows you to retain the upper radiator trim panel and not require modification to it.

 

[e60ral]

well then i guess as a 6'3" person i'm concerned about the mud scoop

 

[Black_Sheep]

well then i guess as a 6'3" person i'm concerned about the mud scoop

Every person has their own reasons to choose the product that they buy. This one works very well for me and will for a lot of others as well I am sure.

Sounds like you're more set on the SSO just don't get theirs with a light bar because that's positioned right where my "mud scoops" are.

 

[3wbdriver]

the cutouts in the bottom are going to scrape up and accumulate a lot of mud

The cutouts are tucked up and almost flat to the ground so it would be pretty hard to scoop up any mud in there and anything that would go into the hole would come back out.

One of the functions of the cutouts are easier access to the rear winch mounting bolts as well as the additional lower mounting brace brackets.

They are right in the snout where they will be rubbing into mud on steep ascents/descents

I think access to the free spool on the winch is more important than the possibility of mud getting that high up and coming into the bumper. If I were that concerned I would probably get a full replacement bumper since you would likely damage the factory bumper in that situation too.

The SS owners remove the cover on the top and reach in from there

I love my SSO bumper. That said if SSO had not created theirs this would have been a very good option for me. Your concern about mud is not without merit, but the same can be said for the winch cable opening on the SSO. I have stuffed it full of mud several times, and have bottomed it in dry dirt approaches hard enough to worry about whether I was damaging the line at the hawse. I must admit I do like the way this one is blended into the nose better than the slight protrusion the SSO has. Having said all that I have had the SSO for going on 2 years and have no regrets. I just don't see a need to poo-poo someone else's idea of what will also work.

IF I have a concern about this bumper it is the setback for the winch opening. Without a roller fairlead instead of a hawse I would be worried about the line dragging on the sides if I needed to pull to one side or the other more. But it may just be the angles I'm looking at and seeing one in person might lessen my concerns.

 

[Black_Sheep]

I love my SSO bumper. That said if SSO had not created theirs this would have been a very good option for me. Your concern about mud is not without merit, but the same can be said for the winch cable opening on the SSO. I have stuffed it full of mud several times, and have bottomed it in dry dirt approaches hard enough to worry about whether I was damaging the line at the hawse. I must admit I do like the way this one is blended into the nose better than the slight protrusion the SSO has. Having said all that I have had the SSO for going on 2 years and have no regrets. I just don't see a need to poo-poo someone else's idea of what will also work.

IF I have a concern about this bumper it is the setback for the winch opening. Without a roller fairlead instead of a hawse I would be worried about the line dragging on the sides if I needed to pull to one side or the other more. But it may just be the angles I'm looking at and seeing one in person might lessen my concerns.

Thanks for your opinion and your experience.

The fairlead is recessed about 1.5" so a billet hause fairlead would sit back about .5" In reality you would pretty much need to pull directly from the side for that to be a concern which would be very uncommon in my experience.

 

[NoLight]

Whats shipping on these? Any pics with a winch installed??

 

[Overlanding_USA]

Very nice guys! Those things look solid! Super functional to! Really like the fact that you can reach into the bumper and get to the winch without having to pop the hood and reach in. Much more functional than the SSO.