Picking the best 4runner 4th gen rear bumper for your rig

Upgrading your 4runner 4th gen rear bumper is usually the moment you realize your build is getting serious. Let's face it, that factory plastic cover isn't doing much more than looking okay in a grocery store parking lot. Once you start hitting the trails, that low-hanging plastic becomes a magnet for rocks, dirt, and high-centered moments. If you've ever come off a ledge and heard that gut-wrenching crunch of plastic meeting granite, you know exactly why a steel or aluminum replacement is on the menu. ...

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · Stepahanie Arons