Rear bumper options

[CZ75]

So I got hit and run by a U-Haul. Broke the DS tail light and crunched the rubber bumper. No body damage thank goodness.

First estimate is $1,350 for repair and thought that's at least $1k towards a metal replacement bumper.

It's been awhile since I've checked into these and would like to get some options/opinions of whats out there.

My list:
- I'd like to stay with the contours of the truck and not go with a tubed bumper.

- I tow so it needs a 2" hitch. I also have a portable 8k winch that's wired for front and rear that fits the 2" hitch. Winch rides on the front when wheeling in case your wondering.

- I'd like the bumper to fill in the qtr panel that the rubber bumper now fills. Damage to the OEM bumper negates it's use.

- Swing arms are optional. A spare with 33" tire fits in the OEM position now so I really don't need to put one on the back.

If you can provide any feedback if you've swapped your bumper out, it would be appreciated!

ETA: I've got Donahoe Racing suspension (now Icon) all around plus air bags in the back. Might have to upgrade the rear springs with the added weight of a metal bumper.

 

[rdruss]

Yep, perfect time for a metal bumper!

 

[gimlithepirate]

So I got hit and run by a U-Haul. Broke the DS tail light and crunched the rubber bumper. No body damage thank goodness.

First estimate is $1,350 for repair and thought that's at least $1k towards a metal replacement bumper.

It's been awhile since I've checked into these and would like to get some options/opinions of whats out there.

My list:
- I'd like to stay with the contours of the truck and not go with a tubed bumper.

- I tow so it needs a 2" hitch. I also have a portable 8k winch that's wired for front and rear that fits the 2" hitch. Winch rides on the front when wheeling in case your wondering.

- I'd like the bumper to fill in the qtr panel that the rubber bumper now fills. Damage to the OEM bumper negates it's use.

- Swing arms are optional. A spare with 33" tire fits in the OEM position now so I really don't need to put one on the back.

If you can provide any feedback if you've swapped your bumper out, it would be appreciated!

ETA: I've got Donahoe Racing suspension (now Icon) all around plus air bags in the back. Might have to upgrade the rear springs with the added weight of a metal bumper.

I put this list together a while ago: Current 4th Gen 4Runner Rear Bumper Options

Right now, the only pre-built full bumper replacement options I've been able to find are the Victory strike bumper and the 4x4 labs bumper. Both are pricey.

In ABQ, I had a local guy quote 1500 for a replacement with no swingout. I think the challenge is that 4th gens aren't the most common, it takes a ton of material to replace the rear bumper, and a lot of people don't like the extra weight.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Looks like this company has a 4th gen bumper in the works. Off Road Parts | Ascend Fabrications | Stillwater

 

[JONBOY345]

Nguyen Works is working on a 4th gen bumper, and his bumpers for other generations are awesome.

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[CZ75]

I put this list together a while ago: Current 4th Gen 4Runner Rear Bumper Options

Right now, the only pre-built full bumper replacement options I've been able to find are the Victory strike bumper and the 4x4 labs bumper. Both are pricey.

In ABQ, I had a local guy quote 1500 for a replacement with no swingout. I think the challenge is that 4th gens aren't the most common, it takes a ton of material to replace the rear bumper, and a lot of people don't like the extra weight.

Thanks for the list. I looked through it and added 2 companies to my list. There's a lot more 4th gen rear bumpers out there then when I was last looking a few years ago. I should probably post that list here after cleaning it up some....

Another estimate I got this week was $1,956. Just waiting to hear back from the insurance company to see if they will reimburse that amount.

Seems about 150lbs gets added to the arse end with these. I'm sure that's w/o the swing gate added.

 

[CZ75]

Looks like this company has a 4th gen bumper in the works. Off Road Parts | Ascend Fabrications | Stillwater

Thanks, but I'm looking for a plate bumper that replaces the rubberized cover. With a tube bumper I'd still need to replace the bumper cover that's damaged.

 

[CZ75]

Nguyen Works is working on a 4th gen bumper, and his bumpers for other generations are awesome.

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I like his 5th gen plate bumper. I might just reach out to Mr Nguyen to see what he's toying with for the rear of the 4th gen.

 

[JONBOY345]

I like his 5th gen plate bumper. I might just reach out to Mr Nguyen to see what he's toying with for the rear of the 4th gen.

Check his insta. Posted a teaser video the other day.

 

[CZ75]

Check his insta. Posted a teaser video the other day.

He replied to my email last night. Seems he's retaining a lot of the bumper cover so I'll have to see if that will work in my case or not.

 

[Ujanti]

It seems like CBI no longer offers a rear bumper for the 4th gens. Anyone know why? I was planning on that for my truck, and now that they don't seem to be offering them, it seems the options are extremely limited. I also liked that theirs covered the quarter panel area so you didn't need to cut and retain the plastic there. I am not keen on having to do that.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

The designer for true North made a version 2. I'm trying to remember the name of his company. Alec Lueddecke is his name. He does mostly Facebook and is all over the groups there. I have the tnf rear bumper myself and it hauls just fine. It does have a hitch but isn't rated. Here's mine for reference.

It is a very high clearance design and can be done without a swing arm as well. I think it was around 1250 but I got into the first production line and I welded it myself.

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[CineDiver]

Nguyen Works is working on a 4th gen bumper, and his bumpers for other generations are awesome.

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love his bumpers

 

[snowbomber]

4x4Labs...it's actually my 4Runner on their website.

4th Gen 4Runner Rear Bumper
– 4X4LABS

 

[MrSeth]

I know it has been 3 years since OP, but a few of us run 5th gen rear bumpers. Bolts up to the frame and if you trim your plastics right, it looks really nice.