Stolen Front License Plate

[Sonicsunspot]

So just noticed today my front plate has disappeared. Stolen! At least they didn’t damage the bumper.

In MO a front plate is required, sucks but IT’S THE LAW.

Even though it’s a Raptor, it figures I have what’s basically a black F150, probably the most common vehicle on US roads. My guess is it was bound to happen, thief’s like easy. Now some ****** is probably driving around in someone else’s truck (stolen) with my plate.

Anyway, after I get replacements I am looking for suggestions for mounting the new plate that might be a little more thief-proof. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[smurfslayer]

tamper proof torx bits would probably do it.

 

[B E N]

After mine fell off on a trail run I ran Allen head bolts through with nylock nuts and washers on the back. Something like that should slow down or confuse someone enough to make them look for a different truck.

 

[JohnyPython]

50000 volts to the bolts haha Validation stickers get stolen around here.

Yes maybe some tamper proof bolts but that may **** the scumbag off and he'll tear it off. A friend used to leave his Ferrari unlocked in the condo underground - when he locked it, the ******* cut through the softop just to get inside and steal nothing.

It sucks but you'll just have to replace the plates. Maybe vanity plates that say IMATHEF lol

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Use carriage bolts that have the nuts on the backside, make it tough for the bastards!!

 

[NHDude4]

Do the police enforce the front plate rule in your area? NH is a two plate state but for the most part they left me alone. Two verbal warnings in 3 years. I got the sense the high end vehicle puts them at ease about it because they get it's for looks, not because of anything nefarious.

 

[Winchester30]

Dash camera with motion detector.

 

[Sonicsunspot]

Do the police enforce the front plate rule in your area? NH is a two plate state but for the most part they left me alone. Two verbal warnings in 3 years. I got the sense the high end vehicle puts them at ease about it because they get it's for looks, not because of anything nefarious.

That’s a good theory, you might be right. I am in no hurry to get a plate. Actually no hurry to go to the DMV.
Might try the single plate life for a while.

 

[Sonicsunspot]

Update - I went with the Sto-and-Sho from CJ Pony, I have one on my Mustang and it's a quality part. It helps with security IN NO WAY WHATSOEVER, but the mounting position keeps the plate from blocking airflow better than any other center mounted options I saw out there.

 

[Frank N]

Did you report your plate lost/stolen?
Many years ago my mom had the cops show up at her door because the license plate it was stolen from her the day before was linked back to a bank robbery . Cops confirmed her identity and said yeah you’re not the person we’re looking for.