Would it be ill-advised...

I just got my rear frame end repaired with the Safe T Caps and I really want to put a Trail Gear Rock Defense rear bumper on it. Would that be a terrible idea? Or would that be okay? I think it weighs about 70lbs but I'm not sure.
Anyone have that bumper and also have Safe T Cap repairs?

Thank you in advance!

 

If your frame wouldn't be able to have a light tube bumper put on as extra weight, the fix wasn't good at all.

 

Is that considered light? The thing is, I'm not sure if I should attempt it, which is why I'm asking.

 

I'm guessing a safetcap frame will be stronger than a regular one. No reason to worry.

 

Your frame is holding together a 3000 lb truck.

 

I had no idea what safe T caps were so did a search:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-frame-repair-safe-t-cap.530522/

https://www.autorust.com/product/tacoma-safetcap-kit-locations/

Looking into the issue

 

Word!

Thank you guys for your replies!

 

Got any pics of before and after? What I’m looking for is the areas of rust that were covered up

 

It comes down to the person who installed your extra parts .

Yes some people can make things worse.

If your worried about a bumper then make sure you never recover the vehicle from the rear or think of towing anything .

 

After caps your frame is at least 1/4" wider than stock. Could pose a mounting problem as bumpers and hitches mount outside frame rails Shims?

 

This is probably why it wouldn't work, and something I didn't even think about.

I think I have pics somewhere before the work was done but I didn't have good lighting.

This is all really great and relevant info. I appreciate your guys' input!!

 

If you're worried about the frame repair holding up to a little extra weight on the truck, I certainly wouldn't be driving it!

For fitment, It just depends on how far back your caps go. The caps in the thread that @Fuergrissa posted don't go anywhere close to where a rear bumper mounts, so that shouldn't be a concern.

But if you have the rear shackle mount plates too, then you'll have some fitment issues with the additional thickness. It's nothing that can't be fixed with a little and .

That said, a rear bumper really isn't that hard to fabricate, they are very simple.

You could do something like this kit. The main frame mounts are 3/4" that protrude through the bumper for shackle mounts. All you'd have to do is cut the holes in the plate a little wider, then fill the gap (which would only be 1/4").

http://nwtrailinnovations.com/bumpe...mpers/1996-2004-toyota-tacoma-rear-bumper-kit

 

@jbrandt found the proper link

Pretty cool design 11 gauge (approx 1/8th) channel with cut outs to slide on the frame with the bed on. It does specify to remove the bumper and drill holes to remount bumper
https://www.autorust.com/product/rear-frame-section-toyota-tacoma-96-04-tac-155u-r/


Dimensionally: As @Black DOG Lila stated you now an additional .25” to account for. Best bet would be to contact the the fab company and confirm fitment before buying.

Structurally: depends on the condition of what the safe T cap sits on and how the repair was carried out. Personally the bed should be removed durin the repair to allow for proper cleaning/prep for the frame.

If the frame is decent your gouda as you are adding plate thickness

@jenk interested in seeing the repair work.