Since installing the TJM bumper in late 1999, I had never found a decent location to mount the front license plate.
This was even more difficult with the addition of the winch.
However, three years later, I discovered a cheap solution, adapted from a tip found on
4x4wire.com.
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The total cost in parts for the bracket is less than $7.50. Here's what I used:
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The most expensive part of the bracket is, of course, the Mag-Lite clamps. But they are the key component! A primary benefit of this bracket's design is that it is not necessary to drill holes in the license plate. Another convenient coincidence is that the metal framing joists holes match up precisely with the standard license plate holes! It's probably not necessary to use two metal joist plates, but I used two to give the bracket extra strength. |
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The first thing to do is to widen the outside 4 holes on the joist plates to 5/16". This is where the Mag-Lite brackets will be secured. Next, bolt up the Mag-Lite brackets to either side with the machine screws and washers.
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Next, thread on a pair of screws (using washers on both sides) to the license plate.
The extra nut behind the license plate provides clearance for the Mag-Lite bracket screws.
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Attach the license plate to the bracket, tighten all the nuts, and that's it!
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Here's what the license plate and bracket looks like attached to the roller fairlead:
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