Aftermarket rear bumper recommendations?

No I can't do the camping thing, but no worries one of the trips this summer will work.

 

Do you have before (unpleasing) and after (pleasing) pics?

TIA

 

No I don't. I can just provide pics of the after. Or, you can go to the 4xInnovation section and see want I had to do to make it eye pleasing.

 

It says it’s class 3 hitch, rated at 5000lbs on their website. I think it’d do all I’d trust a factory hitch to do really.

 

I stand corrected.

 

What did you end up doing man? Im in a similar boat right now. Had an unfortunate fender bender this past weekend.. The bumper is pushed up good enough to prevent that tailgate from opening

All the good body shops in my area are several months out. I need to get this straightened out before my trip to CO next month. Im torn between getting a cheap Chinese ~$200 OEM replica, or a slightly more expensive (but still cheap under $500) "offroad" bumper from Amazon. All of which appear to be very very similar to the one @Chuy linked above.
https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-2005-2015-Pick-up-Assembly-Shackles/dp/B08C53Q358/

$419 SCITOO Rear Bumper fit for 2005-2015 for TOYOTA for TACOMA Upgraded Textured Black Heavy Duty SteelBumper Replacement

https://www.amazon.com/SCITOO-Replacement-2005-2015-Upgraded-Textured/dp/B08LYP58J9/
Or even one by NiLight the LED company

$405 Nilight Rear Step Bumper for 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Toyota Tacoma Full Width Pickup Truck Textured Black Solid Steel Off-Road 18W Lights D-Rings

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Textured-Off-Road-D-Rings-Warranty/dp/B0BZPQ3SWH/

Thinking it might be easier to sell the "offroad" one later this fall when real repairs are made, but maybe Im wrong

 

Sorry to hear.

I went with the 4xInnovation. I’m waiting on the quick disconnects (weatherproof) for the plate lights and am in the proceess of sealing ‘er up. Rattle can truck bed liner for the exterior and frame paint for underneath.

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Spoiler: Off limits for the Shop Time crew :)

 

IMO both of those are off-road-looking bumpers - if you like the look, go for it. They may give you ground clearance but I doubt they will take a hit any better then then the stock one and those D-ring mounts look like a joke.

 

Hell yes! I think that exact bumper from @traxman25 is my long term plan. But I need to figure out how my insurance is going to pay / how all that works with aftermarket before I pull the trigger.

I agree 100% and should have been more clear in my post above. Whatever I put on right now will just be temporary to get me through my trip to CO. Ideally whatever I buy now, I can flip on marketplace and recoup at least some of the cost once I go to the body shop later this year

 

Got it, makes scene. Bumper swap is pretty easy.
Considering you're in NE rust will probably be an issue, PB-Blast those bolt ahead of time. I wouldn't have been able to do mine with out an impact gun. Also, a jack will help a lot getting the old one down and new one into position.

 

I didn’t get the full cost of the aftermarket bumper from my insurance company and had to bite the bullet. I couldn’t stomach putting on a paper thin, stock one again…
Good luck!

 

I’m eyeing hydraulic lift tables from HF. It’ll double as my snowblower (and other small machines) maintenance table

 

Yeah what Ive heard from my adjuster they will cover anything up to the cost of an OEM replacement, which is reasonable. I just need them to clarify if I can order and get reimbursed for that amount, or if I need to go through the shop

 

I think it depends on type of claim and who is at fault. If it's another driver, then their insurance should make your car as it was before the accident. When i got rear ended my insurance costed for a new plate bumper, paint and labor to replace it and the other insurance payed.

 

When I ordered a 4xInnnovation rear bumper there was an eight-week lead time.

 

Only 3-4 weeks currently

 

Body Armor rear bumper.

 

Recommend C4 for their brand and customer service. Had a bad experience with OG Solutions and would recommend a bigger company.

 

I don't see any 2nd gen stuff on their site? What did you get from C4?