GEN 2 Sto N Sho License plate modified

MaxMartini said:

I live in a state that requires front plates like it or not I had to put one on. Like the OP - I picked up the StoNSho front bracket. I considered mounting it off center on the passenger side but after much deliberation - I put it in the center. Install is easy - the entire bracket is all aluminum, seems to be a high quality product - I replaced the included mounting hardware with a quick trip to the local Home Depot for some stainless bolts and nylock nuts and washers. Happy with the results - time will tell how well it stands up.


Comes well packed in a heavy shipping box (ordered from CJParts off eBay):



Contents of the kit:



Few bux for stainless hardware from local Home Depot everything is 1/4 X 3/4 - if you get new hardware you only need 1/4 X 1/2" for the plate bolts:



The front skid plate will have to be dropped but not removed - leave the font bolts really loose and take the long bolts out on the rear of the front skid and you should be able to get your paws in between the skid and bumper to get the hardware (nuts and washers) on.



Finished install - still blocks a little bit of the intercooler - any off-roading I"ll just pull the mount and plate:

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ChevTillNow said:

Do you think there's any possible way that the hardware can be bent down a little bit, so that the plate itself is lowered by about 3/4 inch?

It would be nice if the mounted plate top was only as high as the second level diamond pattern on the mesh. That way the Onyx 6 light could be mounted as designed and be just right above the license plate, pretty much fully functional.

I live in Washington we have to run a front plate to. But I really want that Onyx 6 light. I was looking at this option as well. Just wondering if it can be modified.

I asked the original op, he didn't think so now I'm asking you LOL

Thanks in advance

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MaxMartini said:

I have seen that Onyx 6 lite - I think it would be possible - but more moved down I think ? - the bracket is all aluminum it bends really easy - I used
3/4" length bolts for the plate hardware - you only really need 1/2" the bracket bolts were wagging on the diamond mesh grille so I bent just a tiny bit so the bolts and nut were not rubbing on the grille. I wonder if I flipped it over ?

Hope that helps ?

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Magnetic1 said:

If the posts they gave you on the plate mount were longer that would work. The way it is mailed and the angle and length they give you leaves you with little choice

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it doesn't move up and down because the flat side is bolted tightly to the hook, it did move side to side until drilled one of the holes in the plate out larger so the u-bolt was completely snug. See photo below



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I am going to check home depot tomorrow for plugs, i think the holes are 1/4"

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Here are 2 more photos of the emblems and air vents

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MaxMartini said:

I live in a state that requires front plates like it or not I had to put one on.

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