Built Light, Built Right.
Derik Thoma
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At DRT Fabrication, strength isn’t about adding more steel—it’s about using it smarter. This deep dive into our intentional design philosophy breaks down the engineering behind what makes our 2016–2023 Tacoma high clearance rear bumper stand apart: from wedge geometry that redirects impact forces, to triangulation that stiffens the entire structure, to reinforced joints using material overlap in the zones that take the most abuse. We’ll show how design—not just mass—creates a bumper that’s stronger, lighter, and built to survive real trail use. If you’ve ever wondered why DRT bumpers hold up when others fold, this is the blueprint.
