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What should I do with the front license plate?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ElChapperz, May 22, 2021.

  1. May 22, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    ElChapperz

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    I decided to take off the front license plate holder as my state doesn’t require it. But it left two holes that are pretty obvious.. any recommendations? I think the safest bet is to spray paint or buy black screws that will blend in with the bumper.

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  2. May 22, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    rickc5

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    Black screws.
     
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  3. May 22, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    Yroundrdn

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    Get a custom bumper and winch
     
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  4. May 22, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    Put it back on and add a fun novelty plate .they have American flags and other cool ones on Amazon .
     
  5. May 22, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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    OMGitsme

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    New bumper fixed mine. But yeah you can just put two push pins in there.
     
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  6. May 22, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    utbytn

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    New bumper
     
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  7. May 22, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Licenses plate screws with the black cover caps to fill/cover the holes:

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  8. May 22, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    that should do it
     
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  9. May 22, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    Googly eyes is my vote.
     
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  10. May 22, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    mr.rick

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    maybe just clean the edges up with a razor so they sit flush with the rest of the bumper and then pick up a couple christmas tree plugs.
     
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  11. May 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    rsimi72

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    Something like these bumper plugs should do. Or, if it bothers you enough, I replaced that black plastic piece the license plate attaches to and it wasn’t too expensive.

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  12. May 22, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    Wyckedan

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    Clean the edges, fill with plastic weld, sand smooth.

    Me personally tho, excuse for a steel bumper
     
  13. May 22, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Perfect opportunity for one of those novelty plates with the Toyota logo or something.
     
  14. May 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    UhOhSpaghettios

    UhOhSpaghettios Very unprofessional sender

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    If you’re looking for a new bumper cover I might be willing to trade that plastic piece if you are close by
     
  15. May 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    davidstacoma

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    This. Push pins, that front plate monstrosity needed to go. Fortunately mine came in a plastic bag uninstalled as it’s not required in NC.
     
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  16. May 22, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    UhOhSpaghettios

    UhOhSpaghettios Very unprofessional sender

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    Yeah those would be a very cheap alternative to replacing everything else
     
  17. May 22, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    Cudgel

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    Get a vanity plate and enjoy it.

     
  18. May 22, 2021 at 1:06 PM
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    Oh, heavens, it's time for a new truck.
     
  19. May 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    my thoughts exactly
     

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