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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: FirstTimer on November 19, 2010, 10:35:32 AM

Title: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: FirstTimer on November 19, 2010, 10:35:32 AM
This is kind of a lame questions and not really "tech related" but does anyone know how to mount a license plate on the stock front bumper of an 02 TJ.  I tried with a basic screw, but because there is no threading and its basically impossible to get a nut inside the bumper tube I am at a loss.

Any advice would be great!

Thanks
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: Tagg on November 19, 2010, 10:43:51 AM
Aren't there those nylon inserts that just push into the bumper?  Available at Canadian Tire.
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: Knox on November 19, 2010, 11:11:04 AM
maybe get ahold of Jenssen, his new jeep from Ont/BC had a front plate on it iirc, maybe he doesn't need what ever was holding it there before?
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: FirstTimer on November 19, 2010, 03:43:41 PM
Perfect! Thanks!  I will be stopping at Canadian tire!
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: SwampSinger on November 19, 2010, 05:04:58 PM
PL400  ;D
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: Knox on November 19, 2010, 05:18:16 PM
heh we were just talking about that, but it's all about the upgraded pl9000 :)
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: specialk on November 19, 2010, 07:50:12 PM
Quote from: SwampSinger on November 19, 2010, 05:04:58 PM
PL400  ;D

X2 or drill hole ->get bolt, nut and washers...
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: Gearhead on November 20, 2010, 07:30:34 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/JeffH/DuctTape.jpg)
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: FirstTimer on November 20, 2010, 09:07:13 AM
Im assuming pl9000 is some kind of glue? Like the olds red green duct tape idea too, very classy!
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: nickcoleman9 on November 20, 2010, 09:45:23 AM
drill a hole and install a rivnut then bolt it on, or use a sheet metal screw.
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: Spinalguy on November 22, 2010, 04:52:58 PM
Quote from: nickcoleman9 on November 20, 2010, 09:45:23 AM
drill a hole and install a rivnut then bolt it on, or use a sheet metal screw.
Nick is great at rivnuts and they are awesome and easy.
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: dubbleJs on November 22, 2010, 06:05:46 PM
Just pulled some plastic inserts out of a TJ bumper this weekend, they just clip right into the bumper holes and accept screws.
Title: Re: Front License Plate mounting
Post by: WagoneerXJ on November 23, 2010, 07:57:42 AM
I already had the bumper off, so I used somr grade 8 hardware from the bolt bin. Overkill? YES