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Front license plate solutions?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by toyotahenry, Oct 5, 2020.

  1. Oct 5, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    toyotahenry

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    I just picked up a 3rd gen brand new and don’t want to drill holes into my front bumper. I do reside in a 2 plate state so therefore i’m out of luck. I wanted to hear if anyone has solutions they did that didn’t require drilling or cutting of some sort??

    thank you!
     
  2. Oct 5, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    Go without one? I've never had a front plate on my cars; no issues.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    I just used the factory license plate mounting bracket. It requires 2 screw holes in the front 'bumper', but who cares, you have a license plate there anyways.
    If you move somewhere where it isn't required later, you could use grommets to plug the holes.
     
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    @ACEkraut should have the no drill brackets you are looking for to mount your front plate.
     
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    jammed between windshield and dashboard?
     
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    My no bracket, IDGAF solution. My bumper was already drilled with the fugly mount installed. So, I put two more wider holes in the plate to match.

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    Mine came with a bracket preinstalled. I didn't realize that's not the way they come from the factory. I have the say the bracket is super flimsy and I've already had to tighten the two screws once.
     
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    Careful with overtightening, don't want to cross-thread the plastic or it will never be tight again.
     
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    I'm aware, but they were not even finger tight and at risk of falling out.
     
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    As opposed to the underbite chin being loose in the clips to start with? :D
     
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    Elaborate please..
     
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    It’s considered unlawful in my state to do that.
     
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    Some folks are lucky and some aren’t lol
     
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    Zip-tie to grille.
     
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    Uhg, 5 years of this truck later and they still haven't addressed it.
     
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    It would have been cool to do a small styling change to clean up front with the 2020 refresh. Oh well though . . .
     
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    Super flimsy and super ugly. It sticks out much too far for my taste.
     
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    Why spend more when less spend still get more?

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  20. Oct 5, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    Very true. They quickly sell every one that they make.

    The fact that folks worried about sales numbers with the Ranger and Gladiator coming online. Haha!
     
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