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CBI Off-road T3 front bumper or Relentless Fab “stealth” bumper

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco-rado, Nov 12, 2018.

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Which one should i get..

  1. CBI T3 bumper

    73.7%
  2. Relentless Fab stealth

    26.3%
  1. Nov 12, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    Taco-rado

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    So it’s time to order a new bumper finally. Need help deciding between these two.

    CBI Off-road T3 front bumper
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    Relentless Fab “stealth” bumper
    (Photo credit to “project_recon”)
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    I have looked and done research on both, but would like to hear from those who have either and see what they like and don’t like about their bumper.

    Personally leaning towards the “Stealth” bumper for a couple reasons. But really interested to see if there are some pros and cons of either brand i haven’t found yet.

    Thanks in advance guys!
     
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  2. Nov 12, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    You know where our vote stands! ;)

    Feel free to ask us any questions you may have on our bumper
     
  3. Nov 12, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    Project Recon

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    That stealth tho! ;)

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  4. Nov 12, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    I love my t3 full hoop . It looks like it has more clearance on the ends of the bumper. To be fair though the RF looks as though the winch is mounted higher which may give better straight on clearance . I guess a shot from the side to see which one sticks out the farthest would be my deciding factor.
     
  5. Nov 12, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Matty0317

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  6. Nov 12, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    little bear

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    How long does it usually take to ship out the relentless bumper?
     
  7. Nov 12, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    Depends when you order; Lead times vary.
    Right now we've been unseasonably busy leading into the holidays, looking around 12 weeks for fab right now. We're building mid-late August and early September(Labor day) orders currently, and have about 20 recently finished bumpers at the powder coaters.
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    That Relentless looks nice but I went with CBI

    I liked that I could use the stock fogs (one less extra expense) and felt it matched the lines of the truck better.


     
  9. Nov 12, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    rlx02

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    Agreed.

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  10. Nov 12, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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  11. Nov 13, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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    Its getting bad, Im almost broke.
    I think they are both great options and have equally great lines and a solid look that catches the eye. I dont think you can go wrong with either one.
     
  12. Nov 13, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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  13. Nov 13, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    I almost went with Demello, but they wouldn’t make one without their logo cut out.

    BAMF recessed for 16-17 only
     
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  14. Nov 13, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    All of three look good but I opted out on the light bar cutout and wanted to go with just pods. Also wanted the round cutout for the fogs. No Ragrets!
     
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  15. Nov 13, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Either one would be good, but whatever lead times they quote you, double it. Fabricators have difficulty with the concept of time.

    I would have bought the Demello but the giant logo on the front killed it for me. It seems really desperate.
     
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  16. Nov 13, 2018 at 7:54 AM
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    If I recall correctly, CBI quoted 8 weeks for mine and it was shipped at 7 weeks so it arrived a couple days sooner than their deadline.

    Same, they should move that logo down under the winch fairlead and reduce the size imo.
     
  17. Nov 13, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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    Thanks. Thought they might have made something similar for 12-15 models.
     
  18. Nov 13, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    @HomerTaco or dbcustomz are probably your best bet for something similar.

    Back on topic...

    OP are you going steel or aluminum?
     
  19. Nov 13, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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  20. Nov 13, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    Going steel.
     

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