Front License Plate Ideas

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There's a couple options that attach to the tow hook. I personally have the ijdmtoy bracket, it's about half the price of the swarfworks. Also bought a Dorman Help! 68148 Front License Plate Bracket off Amazon so car washes will stop bending the shit out of the front plate.
 

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Has anyone used the 3M PPF sheets to protect their front License Plate,or know of a product that will protect,other than those damn Hard Plastic protectors that crack every time a rock hits it?
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Not running one right now. Got a ticket once in 3 years with my M3. Pay to play, I’d rather take my chances and not have one.
 

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I already had the factory plate frame mounted to the bumper, I could care less about running a front plate - especially on a truck, hate it on my vette but I also don't want any additional reasons to get pulled over - I didn't really consider it a factor as "blocking" the intercooler, I'm sure it gets enough air. I didn't like how the factory plastic frame/bracket doesn't allow for any additional aftermarket license plate frame due to clearance within the bracket + the holding tabs @ the top AND the screw holes for the plate are at the bottom (realized thats partly why the tabs are on the top) & most/all nice plate frames have holes @ the top.

I took a dremel & shaved down the plastic retaining tabs & drilled holes into the bottom of the license plate frame so I could mount it from the bottom w/ plate screws. While it seems plenty secure that way I also put a small velcro strip at the top of the plate between it & the plastic frame to really secure it (again - didn't appear necessary but this way it for sure while stay put)

I needed a little "flare" to a black on black on black Raptor.....the "Raptor" frame is a nice touch IMO, Once it stops raining 24/7 I'm going to cut a couple small squares of black electrical tape & stick over the plate screw holes behind the top holes in the frame for cleaner look

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I already had the factory plate frame mounted to the bumper, I could care less about running a front plate
Only speaking for myself...

I agree. On my sporty cars (I'm of modest means, so only Mustangs/Cobras and a 335IS) I abhorred the front plate. On this truck? Whatever! I just don't like it blocking the dang ole dang ole intercooling-thingy.
 

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My experience in TX is if I stay around where I live, I don't get pulled over, but if I'm road trippin' DPS likes to use no front plate as probable cause. Got tired of getting warnings, so I eventually bought removable front plate mounts for my Corvettes. For my eurotrash, I run tow hook mounts. For my trucks, I ordinarily DGAF, but because charge cooler, I just ordered the swarfworks.
 

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Anyone know what the bumper looks like if you got your truck w/ the front plate bracket already mounted by the dealer like I have? I'm just curious
 
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