No drill front license plate for just $20

[dags1207]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

Alternative that brings screws and hardware $12.99
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License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

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[CurtisB]

Idiots already did it when I got my truck. I plugged the holes with plastic fasteners and lowered the the stock fitting to the grill with zip ties like you did. I like how it looks with the plates lower and the color showing.

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

Did you leave the 'pigtails' on the cable ties so you can pull them tighter?
I have found that plastic ties get brittle with age and will break, so keep an eye out.

 

[dags1207]

Idiots already did it when I got my truck. I plugged the holes with plastic fasteners and lowered the the stock fitting to the grill with zip ties like you did. I like how it looks with the plates lower and the color showing.

I was on top of my dealer non-stop and reminding them all the time to not put it. Definitely looks better

Did you leave the 'pigtails' on the cable ties so you can pull them tighter?
I have found that plastic ties get brittle with age and will break, so keep an eye out.

Yes, I left a little bit that tucks inside the groves where I can use long nose pliers to tight them up if needed. I had automotive heavy duty ones that I’ve used to hold oil pan covers and have never broken, but still used 4 just in case lol

 

[SaltyJim]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

Any concerns about reduced airflow once the plate is put on?? Ford already removed a couple of the active shutters to increase airflow.

 

[CurtisB]

Any concerns about reduced airflow once the plate is put on?? Ford already removed a couple of the active shutters to increase airflow.

I did this on my 2015 Prius. No issues at all. If anything, the ICE warms up faster. Doing this on my Maverick, I expect the same results. It just looks better.

 

[Rileyotta]

Idiots already did it when I got my truck. I plugged the holes with plastic fasteners and lowered the the stock fitting to the grill with zip ties like you did. I like how it looks with the plates lower and the color showing.

I didn’t get the chance to stop my dealership from adding the front bumper either.
Worst part is I moved six months later to a province that doesn’t require front plates

 

[White Thunder]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

That’s a different bracket than the link takes you to. I like yours better.

 

[White Thunder]

Finally got my license plates and used these (affiliate links below) to install them without having to drill the front bumper

License plate holder $10.99
https://amzn.to/49oMbCM

License plate frame + screws $5.99
https://amzn.to/4bHvYdv

Zip ties

I used 4 zip ties, and the plate holder design really allows to put them really tight. I have no movement in any direction, but you can add more at different angles to hold it in place

Never mind, it came up when i looked again.

 

[Automan21]

Any concerns about reduced airflow once the plate is put on?? Ford already removed a couple of the active shutters to increase airflow.

I would have done this too but didn’t want anything blocking the intercooler. Also looking into remove inch some of the active shutters.

 

[SaltyJim]

I would have done this too but didn’t want anything blocking the intercooler. Also looking into remove inch some of the active shutters.

Check out the attachment on this post. Has the Ford directions for removal of shutters.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-demco-stay-in-play-duo-sbs.36308/post-757359

 

[Automan21]

Check out the attachment on this post. Has the Ford directions for removal of shutters.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-demco-stay-in-play-duo-sbs.36308/post-757359

Awesome thanks!!!!!’n

 

[The-X]

I don't really want to block anything but i reeaally dont want to drill the body for sure. Glad my dealer didnt. I thought it was odd when he said that but seeing how it's done yikes no.

I may just keep it in the windshield or something til I find another option

 

[SaltyJim]

Idiots already did it when I got my truck. I plugged the holes with plastic fasteners and lowered the the stock fitting to the grill with zip ties like you did. I like how it looks with the plates lower and the color showing.

Would you be able to post a picture of how your solution looks? Sounds like an interesting compromise. I was thinking about using the "dimples" on the black plastic part of the bumper for the top of the bracket and zip tying the bottom.

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