Front License Plate mount

[JMacs]

So I picked up a CBI Cover Front Bumper and Smittybuilt winch over Christmas. Nebraska, in their infinite wisdom, has determined that we need a license plate in the front. I am trying to find a flip up license plate holder that works with the sloped front of the CBI bumper. There are roller mount versions, but I have synthetic and a hawse fairlead.

Tuffy has a flip-up one, but it only appears to go 90 degrees. Not sure that is enough to clear the cable if I am pulling straight or slightly higher than the hawse fairlead. There are roller mount versions, but I have synthetic cable and a hawse fairlead.

Warrior makes a removable version, but I would be worried that the thumb screws holding it on would vibrate lose, or someone’s sticky fingers would loosen them.

Cascadia 4x4 has a nice one. And they are pretty proud of it. $89 and the hinge looks like it came from 80/20.

Shockworks is almost as proud, $54 painted.

Anybody have any other options out there? If not, I might end up with the Tuffy mounted where the light bar is supposed to go.

 

[NatersXJ6]

Use the flip-up upside down?

Use strong magnets or Velcro?

Just screw the plate to the bumper somewhere?

personally, I use the roller clip-on from Smittybilt and it is crazy strong.

 

[MTVR]

VHB. Done. You're welcome...

 

[NatersXJ6]

VHB. Done. You're welcome...

I have this image in my head of someone trying to steal that plate and I can’t stop laughing.

 

[ericvs]

I don't know the exact bumper you got, but doesn't your CBI bumper have these 4 holes for a front plate mount? If not, what about just mounting it down there anyway, just drill a few holes and Robert is your mothers brother.


or if that wouldn't work, what about bending the plate and mounting it in a position like this:


need to add holes for sure (someone above mentioned rivnuts) but that could work?

Also, we are supposed to run front plates where I live, but I haven't mounted mine up yet, but I do have it in the van with me. I have a couple of excuses planned out, but I haven't been hassled yet. I figure it will be a 2nd infraction whenever I get pulled over, but that is another potential option. Just don't run it and have the conversations with the police officers in your head a bunch of times haha

 

[JMacs]

NatersXJ6, I like the idea of upside down. I will have to look at that.
ericsvs, I have been trying to come up with some good excuses too. But with my luck , I will get the officer who spilt the coffee in his lap and dropped a donut while catching up to me. (No, I don’t disrespect cops. I have friends who are and play up on that stereotype.).

Unfortunately, CBI didn’t lave much space. It takes up more space on here than you think it would.

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[blacklbzbeauty]

Until 1 July 2020 Ohio has required a front plate. In 30 years of non-compliance, I had one warning from a state trooper.
Hopefully Nebraska will soon bow to the will of the people and follow suit

 

[JMacs]

They tried changing the law about 4-5 years ago. Shot down. People are a little stuck in te
heir ways here. There are some who believe change is good. Just for everybody else.

 

[Old Tanker]

I have the Cascadia mount - it's a very well made piece of kit.

 

[BigSwede]

On my Demello bumper they made the LP mounting point down pretty low. You kind of have to crouch down to see it I you are standing close by, but about the only person who is ever going to care is the meter maid and nobody has ever given me grief about it. But I can see from the pic above that is not really an option, unless you have another fill plate under the bumper.

 

[Speedphreak]

Google "shackle mount license plate". There are a variety of ready made plate holders that bolt on to the bumper D rings.

Would also be really easy to fabricate your own as well.

 

[JMacs]

Speedphreak, thanks for the ideas. I am surprised none of the parts websites had these.

 

[kwill]

I use industrial strength Velcro. Pound it on with your fist and after a while you cannot remove the plate without bending it.