Winch install using OEM Bumper

No need to cut it off with ours, we clear around it.

 

The Relentless option retains the tow hook and fits nicely with their skid plates

 

Looks really nice! That's an option I'll definitely look into.

 

Do you have this for the "08" Model? If so please PM me the details.
Thanks!

 

Not yet, but hope to later this year.

 

Awesome! I'll be watching. I like what you guys did on the other one.
Do you have a website? if so I'll gladly sign up for news letters etc.

Just found it!

 

im running a us offroad and super happy with it.

 

Nice! Also same color as my tacoma.
If you don't mind me asking, did you install it? or get someone else to? Approximately how long did it take to do the install?

 

Did my self in the driveway. Remove front bumper cover, take off aluminum crash bar, bolt up US offroad bumper, use utility knife and cut out the center lower stock bumper. I used the knife and scored it a couple times, went right through the plastic nice and clean. took a couple since i had to wire up my winch as well.

 

FYI for those looking for a winch using the OEM bumper, Relentless has a group buy through 8/15 on their new bumper for the 2012-2015 bumper: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/relentless-2012-15-stingray-lo-pro-winch-bumper-gb.503712/

 

couple install pics

 

My USOFFROAD

 

I take it the aluminum crash bar you were talking about doesn't go back on?
It looks really good. I think that's what I want to do to mine.

 

Looks good! Thanks for sharing!

 

Here's my Pelfreybilt winch mount. Its kind of shitty angle for a photo but it allows you to retain the factory tow points. Also I now hook the cable to the factory tow point and it doesn't look bad at all.

 

Nope it looks good. Not sure where you got your emblem from on the front. But I like it! haha

 

Diaz Fabrication for the emblem, he may still have some left over from the last batch?

 

I am curious on the front of my tacoma I have a pushbar installed. It was on there when I got it. I didn't personally install it. But I did add a light bar to it.
If I do something like this. Will I be able to retain it? Or will it have to go away? I may have to wait till tomorrow and take pictures so you guys can have a better idea.

 

I have the Pelfreybilt Hidden Winch mount. I have to say, all of these options look great. I've been fine using mine with the factory recovery point, and I should point out that the Pelfreybilt not only replaces the factory aluminum crash bumper, but also adds gusseted support brackets to the factory sway bar mounting points. It really is a solid system. Good luck with your research, with any of these three options I'm sure you'll be more than satisfied. From looks alone, that Relentless mount looks bad ass.