GEN 1 License Plate Hinge for Accessing Winch

[jgwoody]

Hello! I just installed a winch behind my license plate on my 2013 Screw. I reinstalled the factory license plate bracket in its original spot. I’m curious if anyone has a hinged solution (preferably spring loaded) that would allow me to flip it up to easily access the winch. I know about the Sto N Sho, but that’s over 100 bucks, I’m looking for something homemade

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

ummm. rubberbands and a door hinge?

 

[kocher93]

Something like this? A bunch of companies make hinged plate holders that mount off the fairlead.

 

[jgwoody]

ummm. rubberbands and a door hinge?

Can’t tell if sarcasm or not but I laughed regardless lol

 

[jgwoody]

Something like this? A bunch of companies make hinged plate holders that mount off the fairlead.

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Yeah that would be awesome. I like that one uses the horizontal bolts on the fairlead. All the ones I’ve seen use vertical bolts, which my fairlead doesn’t have (mine is the aluminum as pictures, not the roller type)

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Can’t tell if sarcasm or not but I laughed regardless lol

sarcasm. always sarcasm

 

[kocher93]

Yeah that would be awesome. I like that one uses the horizontal bolts on the fairlead. All the ones I’ve seen use vertical bolts, which my fairlead doesn’t have (mine is the aluminum as pictures, not the roller type)

I had a DV8 one on my Jk. It had a decent finish and wasn't too expensive. https://dv8offroad.com/collections/winches/products/lpbm-01

For the shackle or hook I had an aluminum smittybilt that didn't lay flat (pictured) with something like that the plate holder wouldn't go near being down and was pointing up at like a 45 angle.

 

[Dane]

I like the hawse mount removable one - not hinged. That means I can totally remove it and not trash it (again) by bombing through sand dunes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IR051G/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Otherwise there's this inexpensive one:
https://www.morris4x4center.com/tuf...e-fairlead-steel-black-powdercoat-333-01.html