Toyota Tacoma High Clearance Rear Bumper / 2nd Gen / 2005-2015

High Clearance Rear Bumper – 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma

Clearance, Strength, and Recovery in One Package

Upgrade your 2005–2015 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 the most clearance-focused and weight-efficient 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 ¼” reinforcement, forming ⅞” 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

Off-Road Ready

Designed for aggressive off-road use, the DRT High Clearance Rear Bumper combines clearance, protection, recovery, and aggressive styling into a single, purpose-built design.

Specs

• Fitment: 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma
• Weight: 125 lbs
• Clearance Gains: Hitch receiver sits 8 1/4" higher than factory; 6.5" ground clearance gained over stock
• Material: 3/16" U.S.-made high-strength steel with 3/8" thick frame mounts
• Recovery Points: 7/8" thick, fits 3/4" shackles with 7/8" pin
• Lighting: Baja Designs S2 flush mounts (not included); LED license plate lights included (minor wiring required)
• Finish: Raw steel only (powder coat not available)
• Swing Outs: Available separately (bolt-on with 10 x 3/8" grade 8 bolts)
• Install Requirements: Cutting of bed sides required; does not work with factory hitch or spare tire
• Hardware: All hardware for install included

Fitment: 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma

Weight: ~120 lbs

Clearance Gains:

Hitch receiver sits 8 1/4” higher than factory

6.5” ground clearance gained over stock

Material: 3/16” U.S.-made high-strength steel with 3/8” thick frame mounts

Recovery Points: 7/8” thick, fits 3/4” shackles with 7/8” pin

Lighting:

Baja Designs S2 flush mounts (not included)

LED license plate lights included (minor wiring required)

Finish: Raw steel only (powder coat not available)

Swing Outs: Available separately (bolt-on w/ 10 x 3/8” grade 8 bolts)

Install Requirements:

Cutting of bed sides required

Does not work with factory hitch or spare tire

Hardware: All hardware for install included

Estimated lead time: 4-5 weeks

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

Tacoma High Clearance Rear Bumper (2005-2015)