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Anti-Theft License Plate: How to & Part #s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BaLLZaCH, Sep 25, 2012.

  1. Sep 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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    BaLLZaCH

    BaLLZaCH [OP] Active Member

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    Needed tools:

    1: #2 or #3 Phillips for old screw removal.
    2: 7/16th (or) 11MM open end or boxed in wrench.
    3: Allen-wrench set or T-xx socket and ratchet ( I can't tell you the size, then it wouldn't be anti-theft proof ;) )

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    Needed hardware:
    1: (x2) 1/4-20 x 1" Socket Cap Screw [STAINLESS]
    2: (x4) 1/4 Flat Washer, small [STAINLESS]
    3: (x2) 1/4 Flat Rubber Washer [Not fiber or gasket]
    4: (x2) 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nuts [Stainless or Zinc]
    5: Optional: Red Locktight

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    Available from The Home Depot:
    CROWN BOLT, SKU / part #s
    1: 0-30699-71978-5 (2 Package)
    2: (Sorry, lost package, standard 1/4" washers)
    3: 0-30699-89188-7 (1 Package)
    4: 0-30699-19261-8 (1 Package)
    5: I seriously hope you already have Thread Locker .... ;)

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    Instructions:

    [BOLT]---[WASHER]---[RUBBER]---{LICENSE}---[RUBBER]---{BUMPER}---[WASHER]---[LOCKNUT]


    For even more theft-prevention, "reem" or widen the holes first so that the new cap screws will not thread into the bumper, only the lock nuts.
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    Advantages:
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    Uhmmmmm, well, it looks cool.

    Hrmmm, prevents rattles ?

    I bet by doing the license-plate anti-theft mod, you might possibly not even see a 5+ HP gain !



    Have fun :D

    license.jpg
    behind_bumper.jpg
     
  2. Sep 25, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    ouyin2000

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    Leer 100XL Canopy, OEM Side steps, TRD Oil Cap, TRD License Plate Cover, WeatherTech Digital Fit Liners, Elite O/R Hitch Shackle, Katzkin Leather Interior, LED Interior Lighting, Foglight Anytime mod, Illuminated 4x4 switch, Grom Audio Aux adapter, Redline Goods leather shift boot console cover and door handle pulls, Sockmonkey bedside decals, Dynolock electric tailgate lock
    Is this a serious problem in your neck of the woods?
     
  3. Sep 25, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    BaLLZaCH

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    No.
    But it "has" happened.

    ... It was about to fall off so I fixed that $hit. :rolleyes:
     
  4. Sep 25, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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    armyofsquirrels

    armyofsquirrels Embrace the Suck!

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    I'm assuming this is the rear bumper? So isn't it only four bolts that holds that entire bumper on? If they really wanted your plate why not just take the whole bumper :D
     
  5. Sep 25, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    BaLLZaCH

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    :facepalm::laugh:

    Maaaannnnn ,,,, Now I'm gonn'a have to weld tabs and make locking steel cables through the frame to the bumper ... You have me worried :rolleyes:
     
  6. Sep 25, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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    armyofsquirrels

    armyofsquirrels Embrace the Suck!

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    Sorry felt like trolling for once haha
     

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