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True No drill License Plate Brackets for 2016 - 2017 Toyota Tacomas by SLYbrackets

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ernhon808, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. Oct 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    Pros: No Drill

    Cons: The dealer already drilled my bumper
    May have to be removed to remove grill? Or is it attached to the grill?
    Covers stealth light bar mounting spot in the bumper
     
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    I like the idea but it would block a lot of mine and lot of other's LED light bar
     
  4. Oct 12, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    Its a great idea, but where you would have to place it makes the front look really odd. I had your bracket on my 15 and loved it, I think the way the 3rd gen front clip is designed you have to drill or if you don't drill its gonna look a bit out of place.
     
  5. Oct 12, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    Yeah, I see what you mean. It is just option to not drill and stay legal. It can also be placed on far left or right depending on one's preference.
    Thanks for the feedback!
     
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    I am interested, but would like to see how it would work and look before sending the dough. I did give very clear directions to not drill my front bumper, sales guy told me he would try but thinks they come to the dealership already drilled, I replied with oh so they come with your dealership plates already on it too. He replied with, I guess you have a point.
     
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    Idea is great. No-drill is the way to go, hands down. There's also a market for this, no doubt about that, either. But as someone that would love one of these brackets, there's no way I'd pay the $55 pre-order price, much less a "$95 retail".

    Find a way to re-use components between different vehicles (spoiler: mount + plate bracket as two different pieces), massively expand your product's application, increase the size of the orders from your suppliers/manufacturers, and get the price down to under $30.
     
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    I'll take one. I went to great lengths to not let my dealer drill my bumper!
     
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    We will post detailed photos and video installation before we actually start accepting payments for pre-orders. For now we just need some numbers to see possible interests for this product.

    Thanks for your interest!
     
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    Thanks, I am definitely interested.
     
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    Yeah, I wouldnt probably pay $95 either. That's why pre-order prices are great. And, beleive it or not we are still selling out on Old tacoma brackets (2005-2011) that are $55.

    Great feedback! Thank you!
     
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    Yes, they are NOT just for Toyota Tacomas. (same bracket - BOZZmountHG)
     
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    If you are going to have a no drill license plate mounted all the time, why not just drill a normal license plate mount that you get for free with your vehicle?

    I only see no drill being useful when you dont run a plate and you get a fix-it ticket and you plan on running no plate after the ticket gets signed off.
     
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    Yes I get why someone wants to use a no drill plate bracket... because they dont want holes in their bumper.

    Back to my point, if you are running the license plate all the time, whats the difference if you drill the mount or use a no drill mount? The plate is going to be hiding the holes anyways and you are saving yourself $55-70.

    Like I said before, a no drill bracket is only useful if you dont run a plate and get a fix-it ticket otherwise its a waste of money.
     
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    I totally agree with you. :)
    No drill brackets are not for every body who owns a vehicle. It is an OPTION. Some are okay with drilled hole in their bumper and some are not. Visible or not. If you have already drilled bumper then might be too late to purchase a no drill bracket unless you want to relocate the plate to the left or right and plug the original holes.
    Thanks for the feedback!
     
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    Damnit stop being so polite and understanding. Thats not how we do things in this forum. Every thread MUST turn into a flame/bitch fest. Sigh. What am I going to do with all this :popcorn: now?
     
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    HAHAHA. Thank you, Sir! You are awesome!
     
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