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

High Clearance Rear Bumper – 2016-2023 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 Right. Built Light.” Every brakcet, 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 Right. Built Light. 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.

• 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: 6–8 weeks

We offer free freight shipping to all addresses in the Lower 48 states.

For Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, shipping rates will be calculated and applied at checkout.

Tacoma High Clearance Rear Bumper Install Instructions