Rear Bumper Question

OK, so like an idiot I backed into a garbage dumpster. (and on my birthday) I was able to take the plastic off the tailgate and bang out most of the damage however the bumper is a different story. Since I will be replacing, I would like to go after market. I don't want any extra lighting just the license plate lights. I don't have the back up sensors. Any thoughts on bumpers? Would like to stay under $650 if possible. Thanks in advance.

 

Have you considered a railroad tie?

JK, I'm not helpful

 

Bamf. May be a little over budget once you get hit with shipping. Jerry could probably help you out with skipping the auxiliary light mounts if you really don't want those. @JLee

 

Unfortunately you will not be able to stay within that budget for an aftermarket rear bumper unless you get a weld it yourself kit or get a tubular bumper. Even with shipping it will go over budget. The cheapest 2020 bumpers are going to start at $850 and that is without shipping and 2 month lead times.

 

OP,

I had a Fab Fours bumper on my 2005. Loved it. A bit more money that you are looking to spend, though. I would definitely put one of those on my 2020 TRD OR ... and probably will when I am ready.

Lots of good suggestions from the folks here. This one looks to be okay for under the price point you are looking for:
https://realtruck.com/p/body-armor-desert-series-rear-bumper/v/toyota/tacoma/2020/

I have seen some simpler ones here ... looking forward to other suggestions as well right along with you ...

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

I actually looked at that bumper but couldn't see where there was a cutout for license plate lights. Thought it was a great looking bumper.

 

Yeah, bummer. It did say this:

"The Desert Series rear bumper will fit specific to your vehicle and will include all necessary hardware to bolt directly to the frame of your truck. This bumper features a spot to mount a cube light on each side of the bumper, as well as step corners for easy bed access."

I've seen a few pretty simple bumpers featured from some of the members here that looked good and appeared to be reasonable. I hope a few weigh in ... if I recall there was a series of nice bumpers from a company in Texas (I think?) that looked very simple, had good design and seemed to be priced nicely. I'll see if I can find them and send them your way as options ...

 

Thanks
I chatted with the vendor and they recommended putting LED light bolts to illuminate the plate.

 

subbed for interest!

 

RCI makes a rear bumper I've been eyeing: Rear Bumper | 16-Present Tacoma – RCI Off Road (rcimetalworks.com)

I believe they will be having a group buy soon: RCI Off Road Spring 2021 Group Buy - FEELER | Tacoma World

The bumper is a ways over your budget but the group buy will take a good long while to get filled so maybe you could probably save up the difference in the meantime?

Just another option and another data point on price.

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

Well, I went with the Fab Fours Premium Bumper. Thanks for all the replies.

 

Good decision!

 

Good choice