BSM and aftermarket rear bumpers

I got the chassis bumper, so when I get it put on, I'll report back.

 

I’m curious how other bumpers attach. If you are feeling froggy, and up to it, could you snap pics of the brackets that attach the bumper to the frame before installation, and the brackets bolted to the frame once it’s installed?

 

Will do.

 

Thanks @musicisevil for the detailed and prompt response!

 

will wait for @ptothegdotcom's review before ordering, thanks!

 

I ordered the Buckstop bumper mid summer. It arrived sooner than expected. I took it to RSG today and they told me that how it is attached is not offroad recommended, ie it does not bolt to the frame. RSG told me that it would not be ok for recovery. That is kind of BS of Buckstop. Between the time I ordered the bumper and received it, Buckstop has pulled it off of their site. Not sure if they have plans to design a new one, but I am pretty disappointed in hearing that how it mounts is fairly suspect. I don't wheel hard enough to be overly worried about recovery (more getting to campsites that Subies can't). I am going to keep it as its probably more of a PITA at this point to return if I even can return it.

 

Late to the thread but looking for an update since the original post is pretty old:

• https://apogeeoffroad.com/shop/p/toyota-tacoma-front-bumper-gen3-6afh9-8m7bt-ep7ct - Pros: Confirmed works with BSM, Has a tire swing out., Looks pretty good Cons: expensive Price: $3,699.00
• Westin Pro-series rear bumper - Pros: Cheaper $1,162.99, Looks good Cons: Says "Excluding Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring System but could be modified somewhat more easily... (no swingout)
• Steelcraft 76-23420 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Fortis Rear Bumper - Pros cheap: price $791.00 Cons: bulky, made in China (quality?),
  
  Are there any more I am not tracking? or further suggestions?
  
  or I guess I could try Putting it in the light like this guy if I was savvy enough with a 3D Printer
  

 

Previous page

 

Since the previous page is out of date, I did some research (I probably missed something) and came up with the following list of bumpers that support BSM and back up sensors.
I ranked them based on my favorite ones, how the look etc. Ive included some info about military discount if that applies to you and shipping costs (depends on where you live).

Bumpers that Support BSM as of 4 Dec 2024

1. 1. Rago Fabrication: 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Rear Bumper
   2. Price: 1,249.98 -$124.99 (Mil discount) = $1,124.99
   3. Shipping: Free
   4. Black Friday Price: None
   5. Notes: Best price, Look, Brand, Has military discount
2. Chassis Unlimited
   1. 2016-2023 TOYOTA TACOMA OCTANE REAR BUMPER
   2. Price: 1,539.99
   3. Shipping: Free
   4. Black Friday Price before taxes: $1,385.99
   5. Has a military discount, looks pretty solid, great company made in the USA
3. Apogee Toyota Tacoma Gen3 Swing Out Rear Bumper
   1. Apogee Offroad Toyota Tacoma Gen3 Swing Out Rear Bumper
   2. Price: $3,699.00
   3. Shipping: 429.00 or (pick up south of LA)
   4. Black Friday Price: $100 Off
   5. Notes: super expensive but includes swing out bumper if you want to buy once cry once.
4. Westin Automotive Bumper
   1. Westin Pro-Series Rear Bumper Textured Black
   2. Price: $1,162.99
   3. Shipping: Free
   4. B Friday: 930.39
      
   5. Notes: says doesnt work with BSM now but if the mesh is removed and replaced with plastic i think it would work, Pros: Cheap, probably made in china.
5. Fishbone Offroad Rear Bumper for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma FB22361
   1. Fishbone Offroad Rear Bumper
   2. Price: 791.00
   3. Shipping: FREE
   4. B Friday Price: NONE
      
   5. Note: Very Chunky
6. Steelcraft Rear Bumper
   1. Steelcraft 76-23420 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Fortis Rear Bumper
   2. Price
   3. Shipping: Free
   4. B Friday: None
   5. Notes: Chunky

 

Very nice! I hadn’t seen two of those

 

NP! If anyone finds anymore, please add here!

 

Does anyone actually have a steel bumper that supports BSM that actually works? I have one that is no longer available that supports BSM but it doesn't work. Neither Toyota nor the installer could get it to work once the truck moved.

 

Fishbone works on my truck. Lots of posts here about apogee

 

Anybody have luck with the Rago and BSM?

 

I have a Rago bumper, however the BSM does not work. The angle of the sensor is only 30 degrees and unless I'm mistaken it needs to be around 50. When I first installed the bumper the BSM would pick up every fence post or mailbox I passed. After a few weeks of this glitchy behavior it completely stopped working and displays the BSM unavailable message. I scanned the ADAS with my scan tool and confirmed the horizontal beam axis misaligned fault and the live data showed the yaw angle of the sensors was only 29.6 degrees. I may try to modify the angle of the sensor and recalibrate, but I hate to cut into the bumper and have to redo the powder coat.

 

i got this one, the info on the installation instructions say it does not support bsm but the brackets are there so i got it to work without any software changes.

$490 CLAMBER Off-Road Rear Bumper for Toyota Tacoma 3rd 2016-2023 Textured Black Rear Bumper Guard Compatible with Assisted Lane Change System Heavy Duty Carbon Steel, Sensor Holes, Trailer Plug

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9GJCTXZ?th=1

 

Can you share a photo? Thank you

 

Here is the pick

 

Crazy. And I thought the Fishbone offroad one was cheap at $800

 

How is the build quality? How was the installation? Can you really use the recovery points, like do they tie into the frame? That bumper looks nice and I need a step! Thanks!!