So I was rear-ended by a careless driver on the way home tonight. From what I can tell, the rear bumper was pushed in, but there was no other damage (2005 Taco DC TRD Sport). I assume the frame is fine, although I'll have the dealer check it out to make sure. Anyway, I'm guessing that to replace it with a factory one would cost b/t $500-$700. If I can find a cool aftermarket one for the same price, I'd almost rather that. I've done some research and all I can find are the ones from Demello and All-pro. Are there any other companies out there making 05-06 rear bumpers? I like the All-pro one, but just wanted to see if there were any other options. Thanks in advance!
-Woody
If you want to save some money you may be able to find a new bumper in a salvage yard, one that a Dealer had taken off for an aftermarket one. I had a Dodge Ram that I dinged the back bumper on a post. A Body Shop wanted $500 to replace the bumper. I checked in a junk yard and they sent me to a neighboring junk yard where I had my pick of about 8 brand new bumpers. For half the price and 15 minutes of my labor I had a new bumper.
If you were not at fault, which is usually the case when you are rear-ended, then you shouldnt have to pay anything out of your own pocket. So you should get a brand new bumper, installed at no cost to you at all... period. That includes a rental car while the trucks in the shop. The heck with going with a used bumper or parts when you have someone elses insurance toting the bill. I dont know if you were thinking of doing that, so I wanted to throw that in, except if you want to collect the money for the new bumper and turn around and install a used one and pocket the rest. For me, I paid for a new truck so I want it to be in the same condition as it was before.
Anyhow, I havent seen much out there for aftermarket bumpers that caught my eye. I wouldnt mind eventually swapping mine out to a heavier duty bumper, but I dont want one that looks like it should be only installed on a trail rig.
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05 Tacoma 4x4 TRD DC Off-Road
Shrockworks Front Bumper, K&N Intake/AEM Filter, XM Satellite, Retrax Tonneau Cover and Yakima track rack system, OEM roof rack
The other guy's insurance company will be footing the entire bill, including rental car etc. I just remember when I rear-ended someone years ago in my old 4runner, that I ended up getting an ARB front bumper instead of going factory. The ARB cost a bit more, but only like $200 or so.
In this case, since they're footing the bill, I was going to look into aftermarket stuff if I could find a nice heavy-duty version. However, I've only found Demello and All-pro. Any other options out there?
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So I was rear-ended by a careless driver on the way home tonight. From what I can tell, the rear bumper was pushed in, but there was no other damage (2005 Taco DC TRD Sport). I assume the frame is fine, although I'll have the dealer check it out to make sure. Anyway, I'm guessing that to replace it with a factory one would cost b/t $500-$700. If I can find a cool aftermarket one for the same price, I'd almost rather that. I've done some research and all I can find are the ones from Demello and All-pro. Are there any other companies out there making 05-06 rear bumpers? I like the All-pro one, but just wanted to see if there were any other options. Thanks in advance!
-Woody
Check on ebay,
I rear ended my taco with a parking pole(bummer)
got mine already painted for $250, including shipping, I replaced it myself.
and they are at $450+tax at any dealer unpainted
good luck
So I was rear-ended by a careless driver on the way home tonight. From what I can tell, the rear bumper was pushed in, but there was no other damage (2005 Taco DC TRD Sport). I assume the frame is fine, although I'll have the dealer check it out to make sure. Anyway, I'm guessing that to replace it with a factory one would cost b/t $500-$700. If I can find a cool aftermarket one for the same price, I'd almost rather that. I've done some research and all I can find are the ones from Demello and All-pro. Are there any other companies out there making 05-06 rear bumpers? I like the All-pro one, but just wanted to see if there were any other options. Thanks in advance!
-Woody
Hey check this one out, it's crome, but sports looks good with chrome.
I like the Demello wrap around tube bumper but I`ll be happy with an old school dual tube bumper whenever someone gets around to building one.All that rock crawling armor stuff would just tempt me to get way too carried away.
Rear Ended...Aftermarket Rear Bumper?
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