Tacoma High Clearance Rear Bumper / 3rd Gen / 2016-2023

High Clearance Rear Bumper for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma

Clearance, Strength, and Recovery in One Package

Upgrade your 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma with the DRT Fabrication High Clearance Rear Bumper, engineered to maximize departure angle, structural strength, and recovery functionality.

Unlike bulky factory bumpers, this design sits tight to the tailgate with an overall height of just 4.5", giving you over 6.5" of added ground clearance, all while weighing only 125 lbs. It's one of the most clearance-focused and weight-efficient steel rear bumpers on the market.

Engineered the DRT Way

This bumper reflects our core philosophy: "Built Light, Built Right." Every bracket, bend, and weld is intentionally designed to provide strength where you need it, without adding unnecessary weight. For more details on the engineering behind our bumpers, check out the Built Light, Built Right blog post on our website.

Key Features

• Lighting: Two recessed Baja Designs S2 flush-mount pockets with CNC-machined bezels
• Recovery Points: Integrated into the chassis with 3/8" frame mounts and 1/4" reinforcement, forming 7/8" thick shackle mounts for real-world recovery
• Reinforcements: Gusseted frame supports and gusseted high-clearance side wings for durability
• Utility: Gusseted license plate mount, laser-cut hitch tube (not tow-rated), chain attachment points, and relocated trailer plug harness
• Convenience: Flip-up license plate bracket with included LED plate lights
• Optional Swing-Out: Add the bolt-on swing-out at checkout, or purchase the Bolt on Swing Out separately later to upgrade a bumper-only build into a full swing-out setup

Off-Road Ready

Designed for aggressive off-road use, the DRT High Clearance Rear Bumper is a steel Toyota Tacoma rear bumper that combines clearance, protection, recovery, and aggressive styling into a single, purpose-built design.

Specifications

• Weight: 125 lbs
• Materials: 3/16" U.S.-made steel main shell, 3/8" frame mounts, 1/4" reinforced recovery plate gussets, 1.5" x .120 DOM tubing (hitch support)
• Light Compatibility: Baja Designs S2 flush-mounts with CNC-machined bezels
• Recovery Points: Integrated into chassis, designed for 3/4" shackles with 7/8" pin
• Hitch Receiver: Gusseted laser-cut tube, 8.25" higher than factory (not tow-rated; chain points included)
• Ground Clearance: +6.5" over stock
• License Plate Mount: Flip-up bracket with detent hinge, LED lights included
• Finish: Ships raw steel
• Made in the USA

Fitment Notes

• Cutting of bed sides is required
• Does not support BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) systems. BSM can be disabled in the truck.
• Backup sensors may be added by drilling holes
• Does not work with factory hitch or spare tire

Lead Time

Estimated lead time: 7-9 weeks. Bumpers are made to order and cannot be canceled after production begins.

Shipping

Free freight shipping to all addresses in the Lower 48. Ships freight to the nearest terminal unless shipping to a business address with a forklift. Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories calculated at checkout.

• Weight: 120 lbs
• Materials:3/16” U.S.-made steel3/8” frame mounts1/4” reinforced recovery plate gussets1.5” × .120 DOM tubing (hitch support)
• Light Compatibility: Baja Designs S2 flush-mounts (with CNC-machined bezels)
• Recovery Points: Integrated into chassis; designed for ¾” shackles with 7/8” pin
• Hitch Receiver: Gusseted, laser-cut tube; 8 1/4" higher than factory (not tow-rated; chain points included)
• Ground Clearance: +6 1/2" over stock
• License Plate Mount: Flip-up bracket with detent hinge; LED lights included
• Fitment Notes:Cutting of bed sides requiredDoes not support BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) systems (can be disabled in truck)Backup sensors may be added by drilling holesDoes not work with factory hitch or spare tire
• Finish: Ships raw

Estimated lead time: 7-9 weeks

Note: Bumpers are made to order and can not be canceled after production begins.

Tacoma High Clearance Rear Bumper Install Instructions

Swing Out Instructions

Other Instructions