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Plate Rear Bumper w/Factory Hitch

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Annolino122, Mar 31, 2015.

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  1. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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    So I've been looking for trail armor and more specifically a rear bumper. Most the places I've seen say they're bumper doesn't work with the factory towing hitch.

    Is there a thread or anyone have suggestions/pictures of rear plate bumpers that work with the factory trailer hitch.
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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  3. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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    I did and all I kept finding were custom built and/or hybrid.... So obviously I suck at it haha
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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  5. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    Its going to be hard to find an aftermarket bumper that works with the factory hitch because almost all those bumpers use the hitch mounting points for the bumper to ensure solid attachment.

    Why not get one that has a tow hitch built in?
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    I am considering it, just don't know how I feel about not having a factory hitch to tow, and watch Toyota blame that for issues

    But honestly I don't tow enough. So I'm considering it
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    fab fours uses the factory tow package.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:44 PM
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    I'll be getting fab fours in a couple months. Price is good, free shipping I believe, and comes powder coated.

    I have no need for high clearance and paid for the tow package that I use often, so no need for anything extra.

    Basically I just want a black steel bumper that fits like oem, fab fours fits the bill perfectly
     
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    That, and a lot of aftermarket bumpers increase the angle for off-roading ... and the tow hitch sits 6 inches below the bumper.
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    The problem with FF's rear bumper is that it doesn't utilize the extra set of mounts points you get when you lose the hitch. That thing weighs 115lbs which is like four times the amount of a stock bumper, hanging off mount points that were rated for the factory bumper. Fuck that shit. Oh and HC FTW :luvya:
     
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    Makes perfect sense... More and more considering the new hitch on the bumper
     
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    Here is mine. The factory hitch is raised and incorporated in my new bumper. Departure angle is raised, license plate holder slides into receiver. I might change that to hinged license plate some time later.
    You are only two hours away from Avid where it was fab bed up from an idea that I had and Brandon and Tanner put into steel.

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    that is definitely sweet, and i always forget about avid off road, even though they are "local"
     
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  17. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    Yeah vv

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  18. Apr 2, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    Thanks! I like the look and price but think I'm gonna go allpro
     
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    I know this is 7 years later but can you add more pictures the rear bumper? Im wondering how it was constructed to use the factory hitch receiver.
     
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    I think most manufactures of aftermarket bumpers try to relocate the tow hitch so it's higher giving more clearance for offroad use .
     
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