Front License Plate Bracket Install --

[lc24]

Won’t do it. We bought a neoprene plate holder (it’s similar to what I had on my dog tags in Navy) and placed it on the dash. This is what we’re doing for now only because my wife insisted.

Eventually it’s probably going in the glovebox or under the passenger seat because… while required in CA, the cops in my area are barely concerned with all the red light runners. Can’t imagine they give a damn about a missing front plate.

I was considering not putting it on but still keep it inside the car. I see so many Tesla’s bmw and Mercedes without it. W so many other moving violations that can net higher fees than a fix it ticket would, I can imagine Chp and local law enforcements wouldn’t bother much pulling over someone for not having a front license plate.
I mean what about all those illegal front driver window tints. I don’t see them getting pulled over.

 

[Midwest Duo]

I was considering not putting it on but still keep it inside the car. I see so many Tesla’s bmw and Mercedes without it. W so many other moving violations that can net higher fees than a fix it ticket would, I can imagine Chp and local law enforcements wouldn’t bother much pulling over someone for not having a front license plate.
I mean what about all those illegal front driver window tints. I don’t even see them getting pulled over.

Yup. We’re glad we stopped the sales guy from drilling holes to “make us legal”.

 

[jptruck]

Is this removable and will it cause damage to the grill if I want to take it off? Is there any concern for it to fall off? My experience w double sided tape is it has a tendency to not stay attached.
Do you recommend a particular brand of double sided tape?

I used several layers of Gorilla tape, double sided, on the top (you have to build up the point of contact). There’s only one strip on the bottom. It seems to be working just fine. The tape moved around the first day, but once it set, it’s been fixed. It’s gone through the car was a few times with no issue.

I am concerned about it discoloring the bumper, long-term, but there are no drill holes there, either

 

[Esquire]

Yes, they are there. Faint but once you see them it'll be obvious.

https://www.landcruiserforum.com/attachments/1717947785397-png.2834/

I definitely recommend drilling a small pilot hole first in order to get the screw started and to prevent it from walking around the small indented areas. Other than that, worked well and I am now legal. At least legal with regards to front license plates.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

This is what I'm doing for mine...

https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SLY-BRACKET-FOR-TOYOTA-MODELS-WITH-MESH-STYLE-LOWER-GRILLE-p295432005

Just some caution with these... I had something similar on my old 4runner and they broke off on a water crossing, breaking the grill also. PITA for no reason...

 

[lc24]

I was considering not putting it on but still keep it inside the car. I see so many Tesla’s bmw and Mercedes without it. W so many other moving violations that can net higher fees than a fix it ticket would, I can imagine Chp and local law enforcements wouldn’t bother much pulling over someone for not having a front license plate.
I mean what about all those illegal front driver window tints. I don’t see them getting pulled over.

Today I was able to use zip ties (24 inches) and adhesive foam (1 inch place on the bottom and between the screw holes on the top) to secure the license plate holder to the bumper. See photos. If u can live w 2 zip ties that look like it might be part of the bumper and that the bracket isn’t completely flushed to the it…this could be one solution for those of us that don’t want to drill into the bumper. I still prefer zip tying to the bottom grill mesh for cleaner look

 

[dtxlcfe]

Today I was able to use zip ties (24 inches) and adhesive foam (1 inch place on the bottom and between the screw holes on the top) to secure the license plate holder to the bumper. See photos. If u can live w 2 zip ties that look like it might be part of the bumper and that the bracket isn’t completely flushed to the it…this could be one solution for those of us that don’t want to drill into the bumper. I still prefer zip tying to the bottom grill mesh for cleaner look

What light bar are you running? 30 inch? i did my 28 inch myself and thought that was the absolute max length anyone could get.

 

[cvx5832LC]

For the CA guys, if you’re in NorCal, I don’t think the cops care anymore. It’s the law, sure, but we got bigger problems.

Objectively speaking, 16 years in CA with no front plate across 5 cars and around 40k miles a year. Been pulled over multiple times and it’s never come up. As long as you’re not driving a rice-e-roni and you’re respectful to the officer, you’ll be good.

 

[lc24]

What light bar are you running? 30 inch? i did my 28 inch myself and thought that was the absolute max length anyone could get.

32 inch Siberia DR.

 

[mwwalsh217]

This is what I'm doing for mine...

https://www.slybrackets.com/store/SLY-BRACKET-FOR-TOYOTA-MODELS-WITH-MESH-STYLE-LOWER-GRILLE-p295432005

Have you installed? How does it look?

 

[Thx_1158]

Have you installed? How does it look?

Nope still waiting on my 25 to arrive.