Ford Bronco Rear Bumper Guide: Tube, Plate, Raptor and Fitment

The factory rear bumper on a 2021 and newer Bronco is fine for parking lots. Once you start backing off ledges, running a bigger spare or dragging recovery gear around, it is a common upgrade. This guide sorts the Bronco rear bumpers NVMOS carries by style, trim fitment, spare tire setup and what each listing says about the hitch, sensors and plate.

Tube, plate or high-clearance

Tube bumpers

The DV8 Offroad Rear Tube Bumper is built from 3.5/5mm steel plate and 1.5/1.75 inch steel tube, and DV8 calls it prerunner style. The ADD PRO Bolt-On Rear Bumper mixes .120-inch steel tube with 1/8-inch steel plate and 1/8-inch aluminum top and accent plates. The DV8 Competition Series rear bumper pairs 3.5mm and 5mm plate with tube and weighs about 73 lbs, per DV8.

Full plate bumpers

The Go Rhino Trailline full width rear bumper uses 3/16-inch formed steel in a one-piece shell with wraparound end caps that work as steps for reaching a roof rack. The Westin XTS rear bumper is 10 gauge steel with a 4 gauge winch tray, so it is winch-ready on a 4.5 x 10 inch pattern. ARB, Fishbone Offroad, Body Armor 4x4 and Carli also make rear bumpers for the Bronco.

High-clearance and low-profile

DV8 says the DV8 FS-15 Series rear bumper sits higher than the factory bumper and follows the body contours to improve departure angle. ICON says the ICON Impact Pro Series rear bumper is the smallest form factor it could build without cutting the frame rails or crossmember, in 3/16-inch plate. ADD describes the ADD Rock Fighter rear bumper as tucked in about as close to flush as the body allows, and the ADD Stealth Fighter rear bumper as a low-profile design that wraps above and around the factory hitch.

Fitment by year, trim and body

Standard 2021-2026 Bronco

Most DV8 and ADD rear bumpers list 2021-2026 and all trims. A few listings stop earlier: the ARB bumpers list 2021-2025, and the Body Armor 4x4 Odyssey and Carli rear bumper list 2021-2024. The Fishbone Offroad Steelhead rear bumper lists 2022 and up only, so 2021 owners should call before ordering that one.

Bronco Raptor (2022-2026)

ADD builds three Raptor-specific rear bumpers: the ADD Phantom Raptor rear bumper, the ADD Bomber Raptor rear bumper and the ADD Rock Fighter Raptor rear bumper. ADD says the Bomber and Rock Fighter Raptor versions do not fit standard Bronco trims. DV8 lists its Spec Series, FS-15 and MTO for all trims including Raptor. On the FS-15 and MTO, DV8 says the included plate bracket does not fit the Raptor and you need its LPBR-03 bracket, and the MTO listing says to remove the rear mud flaps on a Raptor. The DV8 Competition Series lists all trims except the Raptor.

Narrow body vs wide flare (Sasquatch)

ARB is the brand on this list that splits by flare width. The ARB narrow body rear bumper is for narrow fender flare Broncos and needs a separate bumper mounting kit. The ARB wide flare rear bumper with mounting kit is for wide flare models, and ARB lists the Sasquatch trim in the covered years. The ADD Rock Fighter Raptor version is contoured to the Raptor's rear end and wide fender flares, and ADD says it does not fit the standard Bronco.

Bronco Sport

The Bronco Sport is a different vehicle and is not covered here. Westin lists it as excluded on the XTS rear bumper.

Spare tires, carriers and swing-outs

The Bronco carries its spare on the tailgate, and most aftermarket rear bumpers keep that factory carrier. What changes is how big a spare you can run and where the plate and third brake light end up.

• 37-inch spare on the factory carrier. DV8 lists up to a 37-inch spare on the OEM carrier for its Rear Tube, Spec, FS-15 and MTO bumpers, and room for a spare up to 37 inches on the Competition Series. DV8 notes its third brake light extension, sold separately, keeps the light fully visible with a 37.
• Brackets in the box. ADD includes a third brake light bracket with the PRO Bolt-On, the ADD Krawler rear bumper, the Stealth Fighter and the Rock Fighter for the standard Bronco, and lists room for up to a 37-inch spare. The ADD Phantom Raptor bumper lists up to 37 inches on the factory carrier.
• Bigger tire fit. Body Armor 4x4 lists tire fit up to 40 inches on the Body Armor 4x4 Odyssey rear bumper and says it improves departure angle. The listing does not say whether that means the spare, so confirm before planning a 40-inch spare.
• Swing-outs. Westin sells a Westin XTS driver side swingout and a Westin XTS passenger side swingout as accessories for the XTS rear bumper. Westin lists the passenger side unit to hold a spare tire. Both require the XTS bumper and cannot be used alone.

Check your state's rules on plate visibility before you move the plate.

Hitch, sensors, plate and trailer wiring

Hitch and trailer plug

DV8, Go Rhino, Westin and Body Armor 4x4 all list the factory hitch or receiver as retained. ADD lists the hitch as retained on the PRO Bolt-On, Krawler, Rock Fighter and Phantom, lists the trailer harness or plug on the PRO Bolt-On, Krawler and Phantom, and says the Stealth Fighter wraps above and around the hitch and trailer plug. ARB lists compatibility with the OE tow bar. The ADD Bomber listings mention the OEM tow hooks but not the hitch, so confirm before ordering if you tow.

Parking sensors and BLIS

Most listings support factory rear parking sensors, and several include plugs for trucks without them. The exception to watch is the DV8 Rear Tube Bumper: DV8 says sensor-equipped trucks need the MCFSNSR-01 kit and Ford sensor bezels, sold separately. On the FS-15 and MTO, DV8 says trucks with Blind Spot Detection (BLIS) need the LPBR-03 plate bracket to keep that feature working. The ICON listing does not clearly state sensor retention, so call us if your truck has sensors.

License plate and lighting

Many bumpers move the plate. The DV8 MTO moves it to the side of the bumper, the ADD Bomber moves it above the bumper on the spare carrier mounting points, and the ARB wide flare bumper moves it to the spare wheel with an LED plate light. The DV8 Competition Series includes a tailgate plate bracket. For lights, DV8 bumpers take 3-inch pods, ADD uses 3-inch cube mounts or 3-4 inch round mounts depending on the model, ICON has provisions for two flush 2-inch LED backup lights, and Westin has corner mounts for rock lights. Check your state's rules before wiring extra rear lights as reverse lights.

Side-by-side: what each listing states

Recovery points and install

Nearly every bumper here adds rear recovery points, but the hardware they take differs. DV8 lists 1-inch D-ring mounts for a 7/8-inch pin on the Spec Series, and clevis mounts for 3/4-inch D-rings on the FS-15 and MTO. Go Rhino lists Rhino Horn mounts for 7/8-inch D-rings. ADD lists clevis mounts for soft shackles, and 3/4-inch D-rings on several models. ICON uses recessed recovery points for soft shackles with no protruding tabs.

For install, DV8 estimates about 3 hours for the Rear Tube and Spec Series, about 4 hours with minor wiring for the Competition Series, and about 2.5 hours for the FS-15 and MTO. DV8 says rear mud flaps must come off for the FS-15. ADD lists its bumpers as fully bolt-on. Westin, Go Rhino and Body Armor 4x4 list no drilling. Fishbone Offroad sells Steelhead rear bumper mounting hardware as a separate listing, so ask us whether you need it with the Steelhead bumper. The Carli rear bumper is designed to pair with a Carli suspension-equipped Bronco and lists minimal impact on rear ride height.

Doing the front at the same time? Our Ford Bronco front bumper guide covers front bumpers for the same truck.

What NVMOS carries

• DV8 Offroad Rear Tube Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: prerunner-style tube, factory hitch, two 3-inch pod mounts
• DV8 Offroad Spec Series Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: all trims including Raptor, keeps sensors and trailer plug
• DV8 Offroad Competition Series Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: low profile, all trims except Raptor
• DV8 Offroad FS-15 Series Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: high clearance, Raptor needs LPBR-03 bracket
• DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: side plate mount, 4mm steel
• ICON Impact Pro Series Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: 3/16-inch plate, recessed recovery points
• ADD PRO Bolt-On Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: tube style, plate and brake light brackets included
• ADD Rock Fighter Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: low profile, keeps tire mount and camera
• ADD Phantom Rear Bumper, 2022-2026 Bronco Raptor: cube light mounts, keeps hitch and trailer plug
• ADD Bomber Rear Bumper, 2022-2026 Bronco Raptor: Raptor only, plate moves above the bumper
• ARB Rear Bumper with Mounting Kit, Wide Flare, 2021-2025 Bronco: wide flare models including Sasquatch
• ARB Rear Bumper, Narrow Body, 2021-2025 Bronco: narrow flare models, mounting kit sold separately
• Westin XTS Rear Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: winch-ready tray, rock light mounts
• Go Rhino Trailline Rear Full Width Bumper, 2021-2026 Bronco: 3/16-inch steel, step end caps
• Body Armor 4x4 Odyssey Rear Bumper, 2021-2024 Bronco: two LED pod mounts, no drilling

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Frequently asked questions

Will an aftermarket rear bumper fit the Bronco Sport?

No. These bumpers are for the full-size sixth-generation Bronco, and Westin lists the Bronco Sport as excluded on its XTS rear bumper.

Can I keep my factory hitch and trailer plug?

On most of these bumpers, yes. The DV8, Go Rhino, Westin, Body Armor 4x4 and most ADD listings state the factory hitch or receiver stays usable. The ADD Bomber listings do not mention the hitch, so confirm before you order.

Do my rear parking sensors still work?

Most listings say yes, but read the details. DV8 says its Rear Tube Bumper needs the MCFSNSR-01 kit and Ford sensor bezels on sensor-equipped trucks, both sold separately. The DV8 Spec, Competition, FS-15 and MTO, the ADD bumpers, ARB and Fishbone Offroad list factory sensor support.

What size spare tire can I run with a new rear bumper?

Many listings state up to a 37-inch spare on the factory tailgate carrier. DV8 notes a separate third brake light extension keeps the light visible with a 37, while several ADD bumpers include a third brake light bracket in the box. Body Armor 4x4 lists tire fit up to 40 inches on the Odyssey but does not say whether that means the spare, so confirm before you order.

Which rear bumpers fit the Bronco Raptor?

ADD makes Phantom, Bomber and Rock Fighter rear bumpers specifically for the 2022 to 2026 Bronco Raptor. DV8 lists the Spec Series, FS-15 and MTO for all trims including Raptor, with the FS-15 and MTO needing the LPBR-03 plate bracket on a Raptor. The DV8 Competition Series excludes the Raptor.

Does narrow body or wide flare matter for a rear bumper?

It matters for ARB. ARB sells one rear bumper for narrow flare Broncos and a separate one for wide flare models, including the Sasquatch trim in the listed years.

Do I need a swing-out tire carrier?

Not for most of these bumpers, since they keep the factory tailgate carrier. Westin sells driver and passenger side swing-outs as accessories for its XTS rear bumper, and the passenger side unit is listed to hold a spare tire. Both require the XTS bumper.

Is installation bolt-on?

Most listings say so. DV8 estimates about 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the model, ADD lists its bumpers as fully bolt-on, and Westin, Go Rhino and Body Armor 4x4 list no drilling.

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