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Gen 3 rear steel bumper that will accommodate rear parking sensors

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by J.Chandler, Jun 11, 2025.

  1. Jun 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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    J.Chandler

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    I’m having a hard time finding a quality steel bumper (Offroad) that will accommodate the rear parking assist sensors on my ‘21 Tacoma Sport. I’d like a one piece without cutouts for spotlights.

    Suggestions?
     
  2. Jun 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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    JasonLee

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  3. Jun 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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    I got a Fishbone, when they were on sale a couple months ago.

    https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/3rdgen-tacoma-rear-bumper

    Not installed yet, waiting on some new lights.

    Build quality and powder coating seem pretty good. The shackle rings are only welded to the face of the bumper, so I doubt I would use them for recovery.
    It came well packaged and was delivered within 4 days of my order. Made in China, which I should have guessed but didn’t think about when I ordered.
     
  4. Jun 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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    71tattooguy

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    RCI lead times are great. Unlike other companies
     
  5. Jun 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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    Chairman Meow

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    I've been eyeing this one but my one hesitation is that the powdercoat seems a bit on the shiny side rather than a more matte finish. It could be the lighting in the pictures so I was wondering how it looks in person?
     
  6. Jun 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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    You can just get some flat black paint and give it a coat. Works great. I use it to cover scratches and scrapes in my powder-coated bumpers when I off road.
     
  7. Jun 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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    4x4junkie

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    RCI has the holes for the sensors too. RCI also builds them here in the States (Colorado, IIRC).

    I think the RCI is among the better-looking rear bumpers (of course this is just my opinion)... It (sortof) follows the line of the tailgate better rather than being flat-faced across the back (can't tell if the Fishbone one is like this in the pics). RCI provides cover plates for the light openings if you don't want the aux lights, but why not have lights?

    https://rcimetalworks.com/product/2016-tacoma-rear-bumper/

    Looks more like a "wrinkle" or "hammered" finish to me in the pics.
     
  9. Jun 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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    It is kind of shiny, but I suspect it will fade after being in the sun and getting washed. And it is a crinkle coat.

    Here’s a couple close-up shots.

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  10. Jun 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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    One edit, the d-ring brackets do go through the bumper and are welded on both sides, I just didn’t notice it before. I’m still going to use the trailer hitch for recovery though.
     
  11. Jun 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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    Thanks for the pics! Post up some more when you get it mounted.
     
  12. Jun 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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    I sourced square plugs from Amazon for the cutouts since this was taken and also flipped the mounting bolts so they aren’t hanging down to catch on anything
     
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