3rd Gen REAR Bumper Thread (Feb 2024 Update)

I forget if it's been mentioned here, but there is a shop making a BSM compatible bumper:

https://www.apogeeoffroad.com/shop/toyota-tacoma-rear-bumper-gen3

https://www.instagram.com/apogeeoffroad/?hl=en

 

Very interesting. Not a lot on their site or IG. Could be the main BSM option.

 

I think it's a fairly new company. Some of their stuff still seems in development. Honestly, though, I turned off my BSM soon after I got my truck. Fortunately it hasn't been an issue, but every time I go to the big city I wonder if I should turn it back on. Those Amazon delivery vans...

 

Quoting for future reference. Thank you!

I figure since I have it I might as well use it. All of these bumpers are largely the same enough (to me and my purposes) that I'd rather have one that integrates with BSM. I imagine fabbers will need to start looking at integrating BSM sooner than later given that's going to become the standard eventually.

 

Anyone have any experience with the

$1,324 WARN 98054 Ascent Rear Bumper: Toyota Tacoma (2016-2021)

WARN 98054 rear bumper and blind spot monitoring compatibility? I've read some disappointing experiences with the C4 Overland Series (with bsm support)

 

anybody got pics of body armor 4x4 desert series bumber?

 

Got and installed my Dissent offroad rear bumper. Very impressed.

 

Not likely. The BSM unit is huge and difficult to work with. The few that had offerings dropped the production because demand was low. Most people including myself just get rid of it.

 

I didn’t think you could get rid of BSM w/o throwing codes?

 

Nope, doesn’t throw codes. When you unplug the sensors the BSM just shuts off. Can’t turn it on.

 

Mobtown offroad high clearance rear with single swing out. Note swing out is just sitting on the bumper for the picture. I don't plan on running it 24/7 , Because truck will not fit in my garage with it and the tire. So it will be used when trips require use of the bed. Or when I move to a bigger garage.

 

Better photos of the Dissent rear bumper.

 

I like this bumper a lot, but I can’t find it on their website.

 

send a message to them,he’ll respond quick to any questions you have. I know I was the first of this model he made. I know others are in line.

 

That looks awesome

 

Thanks! I'm very happy with it.

 

Really like it other than the giant branding. Its worse than all the new C4 bumpers.

 

If I ever go high clearance, I'd highly pursue this bumper. But I'd order it bare so I could weld up that logo... Assuming ARC-1 wouldn't manufacture it without the logo.

Edit: I'd also try to get them to provide different cutouts for the reverse lights. I don't like the ones pictured. Are they off-brand?

 

Originally I was going to get it with no reverse lights, but figured no point cutting them in later on once it was powder coated. They are from https://extremeledlightbars.com/

For reverse lights I couldn’t bring myself to spend rigid / Baja / KC money
That being said, give him the brand and sizes you’d put in and he’d change accordingly to accommodate the cutout pattern.

He’s been asked by many to reduce the branding / logo, but that would be a DIY project. Pretty sure you wouldn’t put duct tape over your adidas 3 strips or Nike swoosh. Personally couldn’t care less with or without, I got tree scrapes that are more an eyesore on my truck these days.

 

That's good to know about the lights. I already have Rigid reverse lights (for my RCI no-cut bumper), so it would be nice to carry those over, when the time comes.

I understand why companies want to brand their items, but it's not for me. Comparing ARC-1 to Adidas or Nike is a bit of a stretch, but I get it... I personally chose bumpers that are unbranded, and I've done more to sell my RCI bumper (purchased through @Truck Brigade on Truckbrigade.com, free shipping and no tax collected) than a brand ever would have. Just ask @Truck Brigade ... I never shut up about them... THEY'RE AWESOME!

However, I'm not here to argue branding. I think ARC-1 has a very nice and thoughtful design. I'd probably buy one today and put it in storage until I'm ready to if I could ever see one in person and really check it out. I'd like to assess the quality and body lines in person.

Edit: One alternative to that... If ARC-1 wants to sponsor me and give me a bumper for free, I'd more than happily wear their logo I say that in complete jest. My truck is not sponsor worthy in any way. It's a very subtle build.