Front License Plate Mounting Ideas... what do you think?

[Choatecav]

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[Chestnut]

I went 15 years without a front plate on my ranger using the visor bungee cord trick. I always claimed "My front plate holder broke and i have one on order" when I'd get pulled over. I never got a ticket.

At what point does all the extra stuff in front of the radiator effect cooling during hot summer days?

 

[syreeves]

I am using the Maximus 3 Stealth license plate bracket. It puts the plate at a slant and out of the way. it is a super sturdy bracket and mounts to a straight line of 3 of the existing torx screws between the steel bumper and sway bar motor skid plate. I have done rock crawling, badges of honor, and winching with it. It is always out of the way. It is not cheap, but, I highly recommend it if your bumper is correct for it.

I have considered bolting my plate to the ARB skid plate. But I think all I would do is make rusty holes and still get a ticket from a grumpy meter maid. But what you have described is definitely and option. Thanks!

 

[BLK HOLE]

You have a winch...Fairlead mount, done.

 

[syreeves]

You have a winch...Fairlead mount, done.

In my original question I specifically mention that I have a Factor 55 Pro Link E. I also included a self depreciating description and included a picture. A fairlead mount (assuming you mean a fold down style mount?) doesn't work for me because most fold down in a way that doesn't accommodate the protrusion from a Pro Link E. That is why I was asking. Am I missing something?

 

[WILDHOBO]

In my original question I specifically mention that I have a Factor 55 Pro Link E. I also included a self depreciating description and included a picture. A fairlead mount (assuming you mean a fold down style mount?) doesn't work for me because most fold down in a way that doesn't accommodate the protrusion from a Pro Link E. That is why I was asking. Am I missing something?

The fair lead mounted cascadia 4x4 I suggested has plenty of clearance for factor 55. I have a factor 55 hook. It’s a perfect install.

 

[syreeves]

I have the Agency6 fairlead plate mount combo. It’s super easy to put on or take off, not that you would have to.

https://agency6.com/collections/fairleads/products/coming-soon-fairlead

https://agency6.com/products/licens...49883&pr_ref_pid=2240164331579&pr_seq=uniform



I haven’t put the plate mount on but haven’t gotten any attention from Mr Officer here in Illinois.

I checked this out - very cool idea designed specifically for my problem. Thanks for finding!

 

[syreeves]

The fair lead mounted cascadia 4x4 I suggested has plenty of clearance for factor 55. I have a factor 55 hook. It’s a perfect install.

Thanks - I did take a look at that. I appreciate the find thankyou!

 

[WILDHOBO]

Thanks - I did take a look at that. I appreciate the find thankyou!

Any time. Not the cheapest, but quite clean and needs no tools to move for winching. The hinge is tensioned so it lifts to any angle and stays there.

 

[aldo98229]

When I still had my roller fairlead I used the quadratec clip on plate mount.

Now that I have a hawse, I am thinking of this type

https://www.quadratec.com/products/hawse-fairlead-license-plate-mounting-bracket-11238.07

I have a hawse as well. I got this one instead; works like a charm.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/tuffy/flip-license-plate-holder-hawse-fairleads

 

[cotnballs2000]

Ran one on my JK, worked awesome.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/smitt...nted-license-plate-bracket-4432/_/R-DSBP-4432

 

[Tuggernuts]

Mine is the Rough Country. I just remove it before wheeling.

 

[Kindafearless]

So, I've crushed the heck out of my license plate through 3 different mounting points. I finally went with a solution where I can just take it off when going offroading, and all is well in the world.

Try 1:

Result: Destroyed on a rock while making a tight turn, twice (I fixed it the first time)

Try 2:

Result: Destroyed in many creative ways. I don't have the picture but my license plate at one point rolled up on itself. Here is a fun one though from the 3rd time:

Try 3: https://genright.com/products/universal-front-license-plate-mount-for-d-ring-tow-points.html + Beating my license plate back into shape with a hammer.

Result: No pictures of carnage, because I take it off when airing down every time

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Here's the one I ultimately bought for my stock metal front bumper:

https://zicmoto.com/quick-release-f...020-2021-jeep-gladiator-jt-with-metal-bumper/

Yes, you're right. The price is ridiculous. But it works, it's easily removable if/when I want and now that's over.

 

[Ozian]

Thanks - would you give me info about your spotties?

They are 7” from an Aussie company called Stedi. Great quality and amazing output and beam spread for the price. Quality wiring harness too. Not sure if they ship overseas, but worth a look.
https://www.stedi.com.au/7-type-xtm-sport.html

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