Toyota Tundra Rear Bumper Guide: Fitment by Generation

The factory rear bumper on a Toyota Tundra is built for pavement. The DV8 listing for 2007-2013 trucks describes the stock rear bumper as mostly chrome and plastic, and that is not what you want meeting a rock or a trailer tongue. This guide covers steel replacement rear bumpers for the Tundra by generation, what each listing says about the hitch, sensors, blind spot monitoring and bed steps, and how tube, plate and swing-out designs compare.

What to check before you buy

A rear bumper carries your hitch, trailer plug, backup sensors and, on many trucks, the blind spot radar. Get one of those wrong and you lose a feature you use every day. On each listing, check five things: whether it keeps, requires or needs changes to the factory hitch; whether it keeps parking sensors and blind spot monitoring (BSM); whether it works with your factory bed step; what light and recovery mounts it has; and whether install is bolt-on or needs trimming. Some bumpers ship bare and need paint or powder coat first.

None of the listings in this guide mention exhaust tip clearance. If you run an aftermarket exhaust that exits at the back of the truck, call us before you order so we can check it. And since rear bumpers change how the truck sits and where lights mount, check your state's rules on bumper height and lighting.

Tundra rear bumpers by generation

The first generation Tundra ran 2000-2006. We do not list rear bumpers for it right now. The second generation ran 2007-2021, but Toyota restyled the truck for 2014, and vendors build separate bumpers for 2007-2013 and 2014-2021. Many listings simply call 2014-2021 the "2nd Gen." The third generation started in 2022.

2007-2013 Tundra

The DV8 Offroad Rear Bumper for 2007-2013 Tundra (part RBTT2-02) is built from 3/16-inch high-tensile steel with 1/4-inch reinforcement in key areas, according to DV8. It retains the factory hitch receiver, has two round LED lights in the face for backing up, and gets a two-step powder coat. DV8 states it does not fit 2014 and newer trucks.

2014-2021 Tundra

This range has the widest choice and the biggest fitment trap: blind spot monitoring. Read the BSM line on every listing.

• C4 Fabrication Overland Series: 3/16-inch P&O steel, welded 3/4-inch D-ring tabs, pre-cut BSM holes with cover plates, cutouts for flush-mount backup lights.
• DV8 Offroad Spec Series: up to four 3-inch pods behind accent panels, two 1-inch-thick D-ring mounts. Trucks with BSM can run only two pods.
• DV8 Offroad Tube Rear Bumper: prerunner-style tube, keeps the factory hitch and plate lights, two 3-inch pod mounts.
• ADD Stealth Fighter: slim plate, two cube light mounts, clevis mounts for soft shackles. Not compatible with BSM or lane departure.
• Westin Pro-Series: slim one-piece 10 gauge steel, takes two FM6 flush-mount lights sold separately. Listed for trucks without BSM. The listing also notes the 2020 Tundra uses a modular 3-piece design, so 2020 owners should confirm fitment on the product page.
• Body Armor 4x4 Eco Series: 1/8-inch steel plate, step pockets, D-ring mounts.
• Go Rhino BR20: built-in steps and LED provisions, 147.6 lb. The factory receiver hitch must be modified to install it.
• Fishbone Offroad Rear Bumper FB22391: 1/8-inch steel with 1/4-inch reinforcements, 3/4-inch D-ring mounts, a step on both sides. Fishbone says it works with all OE sensors and most tow hitches. The title says 2014-2021 but the description also says 2018 to 2021, so treat it as 2018-2021 and confirm on the product page.
• CBI Offroad Fab 2nd Gen Tundra Rear Bumper and CBI Offroad Fab Tundra Swing Arm Rear Bumper: steel bumpers with short listings. Call us for sensor and hitch details.

2022 and newer Tundra

Every third generation listing that mentions BSM says it is retained. The catch is the bed step: every listing that mentions the factory power, electric, extended or optional rear step says it is not compatible or that fitment is not confirmed.

• DV8 Offroad MTO Series: mid-width 3.5mm steel, two pod mounts, two clevis mounts for 3/4-inch D-rings. DV8 says plan on about 3.5 hours with a helper.
• DV8 Offroad Spec Series: mid-width steel, two 3/4-inch D-ring mounts, two pod mounts, keeps sensors and BSM. Fully bolt-on; OEM hitch required.
• ADD Black Label: low-profile plate steel with satin black accent panels.
• ADD Stealth Fighter: mid-width, 1/8-inch steel panels, a cube or pod mount behind each side panel.
• Westin Pro-Series: slim one-piece 10 gauge steel, bolt-on with no drilling, accommodates the OEM hitch, sensors and blind spot monitors.
• Backwoods Adventure Mods Rear Bumper: 85 lbs, two 3/4-inch shackle mounts, a no-slip step, cutouts for Baja Designs S2 flush-mount lights.
• C4 Fabrication Overland Series: 3/16-inch P&O steel, 151 lbs. The title says 2022 and newer but the description says 2022-2025, so confirm on the product page.
• Rago Fabrication 3rd Gen Tundra Rear Bumper: low-profile steel, two pod mounts, optional two 1-inch-thick D-ring mounts. Keeps sensors and BSM. Some trimming required.
• CBI Offroad Fab Tundra Classic Rear Bumper: steel, 2022-2026. Call us for sensor and step details.

Hitch, sensor and step notes from the listings

This table only says what each listing states. "Not stated" means the listing is silent, not that the feature is missing. Call us if a line matters to your build.

Tube, plate or swing-out

Tundra rear bumpers come in three basic styles.

Plate bumpers

Most bumpers here are plate steel. They replace the factory bumper with a solid face that follows the truck's lines and usually adds a step, light mounts and recovery points. Slim designs like the Westin Pro-Series and the 2014-2021 ADD Stealth Fighter sit tight to the truck. Mid-width designs like the DV8 MTO and Spec Series for 2022-2026 cover more of the rear. Heavier builds like the C4 Overland Series use thicker steel; C4 lists the 2022 and newer version at 151 lbs. Plate suits a factory-like look with a usable step.

Tube bumpers

A tube bumper uses bent tubing instead of a full face. DV8 describes its Tube Rear Bumper for 2014-2021 as prerunner-style, lightweight and low-profile. Tube designs suit trucks that see fast desert or gravel roads, where weight and clearance matter more than a wide step.

Swing-out bumpers

A swing-out bumper adds arms that pivot away from the tailgate to carry a spare tire, fuel cans or gear. For 2014-2021 trucks, the CBI Offroad Fab Dual Swing Arm Add-On adds two independent arms to CBI's 2nd Gen Tundra rear bumper: one for a full-size spare, one for fuel cans or recovery gear. CBI says moving the spare out from under the bed frees up ground clearance and helps departure angle. The add-on cannot be used without the CBI bumper, and CBI notes early production bumpers are not compatible with bolt-on swing arms, so confirm your bumper first. Swing-outs add weight behind the rear axle, so think about your rear suspension and how you load the bed.

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Overlays and chrome-delete covers

If you like your factory bumper but not the chrome, you do not need a full replacement. Chrome-delete covers, overlays and wraps change the color of the factory bumper and keep everything else as Toyota built it. That means your hitch, sensors, blind spot radar and bed step stay where they were.

Be clear about what you are buying, though. A cover is cosmetic. It adds no steel, no recovery points and no stronger step. If you want protection, D-ring mounts or light mounts, you need a replacement bumper. None of the products in this guide are overlays, so if a cosmetic option is what you want, give us a call and we will talk through it.

What NVMOS carries

• DV8 Offroad Rear Bumper RBTT2-02, 2007-2013: 3/16-inch steel, two round LED lights, keeps factory hitch receiver
• DV8 Offroad Tube Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: prerunner-style tube, two 3-inch pod mounts
• C4 Fabrication Overland Series Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: pre-cut BSM holes, 3/4-inch D-ring tabs
• ADD Stealth Fighter Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: slim plate, not compatible with BSM
• Westin Pro-Series Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: 10 gauge steel, for trucks without BSM
• Body Armor 4x4 Eco Series Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: 1/8-inch plate, step pockets, keeps factory hitch
• Go Rhino BR20 Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: built-in steps; factory receiver must be modified
• CBI Offroad Fab Tundra Swing Arm Rear Bumper, 2014-2021: steel swing arm rear bumper
• CBI Offroad Fab Dual Swing Arm Add-On, 2014-2021: spare and gear arms for the CBI bumper only
• DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper, 2022-2026: factory hitch required, bolt-on, no cutting
• ADD Black Label Rear Bumper, 2022-2026: plate steel, keeps BSM, trimming required
• ADD Stealth Fighter Rear Bumper, 2022-2026: mid-width, no body panel cutting
• Westin Pro-Series Rear Bumper, 2022-2026: slim one-piece, keeps sensors and BSM
• Backwoods Adventure Mods Rear Bumper, 2022-2026: 85 lbs, step, Baja Designs S2 cutouts
• C4 Fabrication Overland Series Rear Bumper, 2022-2025: 151 lbs, not compatible with power rear bed step

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Frequently asked questions

Will a new rear bumper keep my Tundra's factory hitch?

Most of the bumpers here are built around it. DV8, ADD, Westin, Body Armor 4x4, C4 Fabrication and Backwoods each list the factory hitch as retained or accommodated on one or more of their Tundra bumpers. The DV8 MTO and the DV8 Spec Series for 2022-2026 require the factory hitch. The Go Rhino BR20 is the exception: Go Rhino says the factory receiver must be modified to install it.

Does blind spot monitoring still work with an aftermarket rear bumper?

It depends on the bumper. For 2022 and newer trucks, every listing that mentions it says blind spot monitoring is retained. For 2014-2021 trucks it varies: the C4 Overland Series ships with pre-cut BSM holes, the DV8 Spec Series keeps BSM if you run only two pods, and the ADD Stealth Fighter and Westin Pro-Series are not compatible with BSM.

Will a rear bumper work with the power or electric bed step on a 2022 and newer Tundra?

Mostly no, or not confirmed. C4 says its Overland bumper is not compatible with the factory power rear bed step. DV8 says the MTO will not fit factory extended bed steps. ADD lists its Black Label and Stealth Fighter as compatible with the manual rear step, with the electric step not confirmed. Backwoods says its bumper is not compatible with the optional Toyota rear step.

Do I need to cut or trim my truck to install a rear bumper?

Some yes, some no. The ADD Black Label, the Rago 2022 and newer bumper and the C4 Overland Series for 2022 and newer list trimming. The DV8 MTO, ADD Stealth Fighter for 2022-2026 and Backwoods bumper are listed as bolt-on with no cutting. Check the install notes on the product page before you order.

Is a 2007-2013 rear bumper the same as a 2014-2021 rear bumper?

No. Both years are second generation Tundras, but the vendors build and list separate bumpers for each range. DV8 states its 2007-2013 bumper does not fit 2014 and newer trucks. Buy for your exact year range.

What is a swing-out rear bumper?

It is a rear bumper with one or more arms that swing away from the tailgate to carry a spare tire, fuel cans or gear. For 2014-2021 trucks, CBI Offroad Fab offers a dual swing arm add-on that bolts to its 2nd Gen Tundra rear bumper and cannot be used without that bumper.

Is a chrome-delete cover or overlay the same as a replacement bumper?

No. A cover or overlay changes the look of the factory bumper. It does not add steel, recovery points or a stronger step. If you want protection or D-ring mounts, you need a replacement bumper.

Do these bumpers come with lights?

Usually not. Most listings have mounts or cutouts for pod or flush-mount lights that are sold separately. The DV8 2007-2013 bumper is the exception in this group: DV8 lists two round LED lights in the bumper face.

Not sure what fits your truck? Call a real person at (920) 249-7744 or send us a message, and we will help you sort it out.