Rear Bumper Replacement

so this happened and now I'm torn between just getting a after market bumper or getting repaired with oem parts. Has anyone had the pleasure of having to take of their rear bumper? If you look closely I think the part thats bent is called the re-enforcer. does anyone know if that just bolts on and off? I hit a small pole at that I couldn't see. Anyone have suggestions for after market or want to share experiences putting one on? thanks you bunch of Tac-omo's...

 

That sucks to see, sorry the truck got damaged but now may be a good time to upgrade.

 

That little piece of plastic will likely cost you as much as an entire aftermarket bumper.

If you don't have BSM, get an aftermarket one. If you do have BSM, know that it won't work with most aftermarket bumpers. As far as I know, C4 Fabrication is the only one to have a bumper that'll work with BSM, but the styling is a bit off IMO...

 

Well if your goal was to go aftermarket then now is a good time.

 

So I'm guessing it's going to be expensive either way... anyone like the Fab Fours bumpers?

 

This thread has helpful info. Post #5 has a picture of the parts and post #22 has step by step instructions. I replaced my center bumper cap about a year ago. Seems like the part was about $300 from a dealer parts dept.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/16-tacoma-bumper-cap-removal.404082/

 

Time to upgrade

 

Yes I have the regular one... for the same reason. OEM bumper comes off pretty easy takes longer to take off than to put the new plate bumper on. Fab4 bumpers are nice cause you can order one and not have to wait for it to be custom maid for you.

Sorry for your loss... cell phone anyone?? Oh wait till I get in my car so I can make that important phone call.. and run into a truck. geeese

 

Agree with everyone, good time for an upgrade. What are you currently looking at as an option?

 

Can I buy your black bumper caps? I have the chrome and want to change them.

 

Not exactly sure. Looking around is starting be a bitch. I do like the Fab Fours vengeance bumper or the regular one.

 

They are both nice but I didn't like the vengeance front bumper.... So I went plain...

IF you need that top plastic piece which looks like the only thing broken... I have the complete bumper all parts ... I won't be needing them so if you decide to return to stock I can send you the parts you need just pay shipping.

Edit: There's a top meta plate as well that looks bent... I have that piece as well.

 

can you pm a picture of the meta plate?

 

in case anyone had any suggestions...

 

So I don't know if this helps, but someone backed into me and broke a bunch of clips on my front bumper. Ended up being $1200 worth of damage because they have to replace the whole thing. So, I am taking that money and upgrading to a steel bumper.

 

In garage bro and cold dark night.... it looks just like yours!!

 

Nice, my front plate bumper didn't even cost that much... you'll have room for a light bar or a winch and or a Bro-hoe.

 

do you need the meta plate to install a aftermarket bumper like the Fab Fours? @bobrown14

 

Sorry but what is BSM?

 

CBI works with BSM! supposedly. not sure about real world functionality. but I plan on going with their swing out as soon as I can afford it!