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FS Quikfix NEW 2nd / 3rd gen No Drill Front License Plate Brackets $20-$32

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by mrproduxn, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. Oct 8, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    PLEASE JUMP TO POST #178. AVAILABLE APPROX 6/30/2023. MAKING MORE OF THESE FULL SIZE, FULLY HIDDEN, CARWASH SAFE FRONT BRACKET ASSEMBLIES. I AM ALSO BRINGING BACK MY SMALL BRACKET, THAT FITS 2ND AND 3RD GEN TACOMA, THAT I SOLD BY THE HUNDREDS AROUND 4-5 YEARS AGO. THE SMALL BRACKET IS ALSO HIDDEN HOWEVER IT IS NOT SAFE FOR AUTOMATIC CARWASHES. PICTURES IN MY CURRENT SIGNATURE.

    I have designed and created a new front replacement license plate bracket that has full plate coverage as opposed to my smaller original bracket. Both style brackets are completely hidden behind the license plate. Although my original bracket (weighs 5.4 oz) has sold very well at $16.50 some have inquired about a larger bracket (weighs 8.3 oz vs original plastic bracket weighing 8.8 oz) that covers the entire plate. To answer those inquiries I have a new bracket that is much stronger and uses all 4 license plate screws. It is still made of strong yet lightweight 6061 high grade aluminum and uses stainless fasteners for both the finished assembly and the mounting hardware. It mounts to the bumper exactly as the original using the same holes drilled for the original oem plastic bracket. This one also lets you add a specialty license plate frame. Tongue and groove machined and fitted together to +/-0.001" tolerance for a precision built assembly. I spent 40 years in machine shops and quality assurance. Quality built and backed by a 30 day money back guarantee (minus return shipping costs).


    PICTURE OF QF-2A ASSEMBLED VERSION FOR SALE:
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  2. Oct 8, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Original Pinnacle version re-designed. See post #4.
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Post deleted. Please go to post #4
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    Just proven, tested and released. Newest version available for order very soon. PM me to reserve. Same type of fully machined and fitted (tongue and grooved) assembly as previous prototype offering 4 screw license plate mounting. Fully hidden behind license plate. Lightweight, yet strong, at less than 1 pound. All stainless hardware in assembly and to mount bracket and license plate included. Rubber spacers to mount between bracket and painted bumper. Also reversible to mount plate high or low for those with lower grille light bars. Also mounts using the same holes drilled by dealer to mount the original plastic bracket. $26.50 includes free shipping with picture instructions.
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  5. Oct 13, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    How do we order?
     
  6. Oct 13, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Please PM me to be on the list of the initial release. At this time I only have the cheaper materials assembled in the prototype. It is strong enough to use but I will only use quality materials throughout. I just ordered all the stainless fasteners. Trying to buy the better grade aluminum from a local supplier versus waiting 7+ days for shipping from another state (not cheap soft aluminum sold in hardware stores). I will buy or order aluminum by Tuesday and I will manufacture them as soon as I receive the materials. Once production nears the end of the first run I will put an ebay link in the first post of this thread. If I have material shipped then actual sales will start no later than October 26. If I can buy the aluminum nearby sales will start in as little as a week. I do not want any money up front. Thank you for your interest.
     
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  7. Oct 13, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    Just sent PM for initial list. Thanks
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  8. Oct 14, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    Just got my plates in the mail yesterday. I was putting them on earlier and cant put on my NRA life frame up front with the oem plastic plate thing. Im in. Please put me on the list
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    You are in but please drop me a PM. I am only making 15-20 on the first run. Currently you are 9 or 10. I will reply to the PM's in order received the day before the ebay ad starts to give you a heads up. I have these advertised on several sites so I will make more. May make 25 or 50 on the 2nd run based on feedback and reviews but that may be another 2 weeks after the first run.
     
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    Initial release of new bracket will only be between 15 and 20 brackets. If you are interested and not on this list then please pm me. Thank you all. Will pm updates when I receive the materials.
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  12. Oct 15, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    Good news update. Sourced the aluminum from a local supplier. Production will start by Friday of this week.
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:55 PM
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    14, of the first run of 20, have been reserved.
     
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    DUE TO AN INCREASE IN MATERIAL COSTS (TARIFFS), NEARLY $5 FOR SHIPPING, AS WELL AS THE AMOUNT OF MANUAL LABOR INVOLVED TO MAKE THESE, I AM LIMITING THE $26.50 PRICE TO 12 OF THE ORIGINAL 20 BRACKETS ONLY. THE REMAINING ON-HAND BRACKETS ARE NOW $27.99 SHIPPED. FUTURE PRODUCTION AND PRICING WILL BE DETERMINED BY FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM THE ORIGINAL RECIPIENTS.
     
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  15. Oct 25, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    For those on the reserved list check your pm because they are now being sold
     
  16. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    Updated packaging and instructions

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    Just ordered one! Been looking to get rid of my bulky stock mount for a while now. Thanks!
     
  18. Oct 29, 2018 at 3:53 AM
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    Will ship tonight when I get home from work. Thank you.
     
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    Received and installed. Looks and works great. Quality craftsmanship and a rock solid product. This thing is so much better then the OEM plastic one that comes on the truck and is super strong.
    Thanks!


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    Amazing product! Great craftsmanship!
    Highly recommend! I sprayed mine black and just installed.
    Thanks!!

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