Need a rear bumper that lets me keep my factory hitch

UPDATE: I went all pro, towing isn't affected by how high the towing hitch is like I thought.

Since being rear-ended I have an excuse to get another bumper, including aftermarket.
I'd love to keep using my factory hitch but is that possible? And if not what kind of limitations would I have with a stealth hitch?

 

Where can I get the flip bracket for my license plate? Sorry to thread jack....

 

Not to discredit you, but do you have facts to back this up? Real world experience?

Also, does this cover all aftermarket bumpers?

 

Bump

 

Ahhh... knew that would come off assy, didn't mean it like that.

Yeah I see that now, had to scroll. Didn't see it at first

Just curious if this was a blanket theory.

 

UPDATE:
Saw this post in another thread, not worried now

 

@mwc273 Does your bumper have space between the taillight fixtures? I've noticed quite a few aftermarkets do, not a killer but is it fitment issue or a design maneuver?

 

Anyone have experience dealing with body armor?

 

Maybe it's silly but after installing my hitch I would hate to turn around and dump it for a bumper/hitch. That's the only one I've found that utilizes the factory hitch and I don't mind the look so much.

 

Hopefully I didn't miss this in the above but, what are you usually towing? any ideas on max weight?

 

I bought a Body Armor rear bumper. Can't beat the price.

 

How is the build quality? How was the company when ordering? I'm thinking I might go with it when the time comes. I actually like the square look.

 

I ordered mine from Summit Racing. They price match plus shipping was included for my order.I bought the Dee Zee led license plate bolts also.I have had it on for about two years.It still looks new.

 

@WarriorProducts makes a really nice looking rear bumper that is compatible with factory hitch.

http://www.warriorproducts.com/catalog-new/catalog/toyota-tacoma/bumpers/rear-bumpers/

 

body armor is complete trash, don't waste your money on their garbage like i did. Buy from a real company

 

don't get anything from them, i have their rear bumper and tire carrier, both are garbage. Welds broke on the tire carrier, called them and they told me to get lost. They do NOT back their products obviously. Another thing also (not the biggest deal, but annoyed me) is that the tire carrier and bumper looked like my 4 year old cousin painted it with a black sharpie. I live in sub 0 temps and the paint is cracking everywhere.

 

Post above yours

 

So their tire carrier has a plate that bolts from the bumper to the spare, and they all cracked and broke. The metal they use is terrible. One thing i do like honestly about it is that the spare is a lower than other tire carrier bumper options. Just looks a bit cleaner in my opinion. But that alone is not a good reason to buy from them. also the way the tire carrier is connected to the bumper is idiotic. I can take pics of everything i had problems with later if anyones interested.

 

Since Warrior is the manufacturer of the product and does not sell retail, technically I can't give you a price for the product. What I can do though, is throw out a few links to the product on some of our dealers' websites

Morris 4x4
PureTacoma
TRD Parts 4 U

 

I hear ya. Just letting everyone know of my experience with them. Once i get the scratch I'm switching over to an all pro dual swing out. heres how the bumper looks with the tire swing out.