License plate mount - don’t drill your Maverick (tow hook models)

[lostdime10]

Hello All,
I have an XLT, tow-package carbonized grey (removed fx4 stickers)
Current Mods: Linux liner, Tonneau - Hard Roll up by Rev, Added a 12v to truck bed for a Dometic CFX Fridge Freezer

Sadly, I live in a province that requires a license plate for both the front and back of your truck. I couldn’t bring myself to drill my Mav - so I started looking for mount solutions online. The closest I could find is a MOMO brand Ranger mount but I wondered about fit issues.

I decided to research 3d printing companies locally and found Alpha Play in Winnipeg. I put together a sample made from cardboard to meet my expected dimensions. They did they're magic and redesigned it into something that would last. I was able to buy hardware off the shelf at my local Home Hardware: 1x 40mm bolt, 1x nut, 2x large washers, 2x large rubber washers. I recommend stainless steel in order to avoid rust.

I road tested the unit on a trip from Winnipeg to Montreal and back. 5k kms without the unit requiring any care or tightening, not to mention taking direct hits from a million or so bugs en route. Very happy with how it turned out.

I think I am going to choose a new accent color for my Mav and print new trays for the interior - I’m just not sure how to deal with the orange on the vents. I could order XL vents but I think I can come up with something cheaper. Once I have a new accent color - Im going to have my mount reprinted to match.

My next 3D printing idea is for the cubby. I want to make a functional, stand up arcade style - piggy bank. Thoughts?

If any of you are interested in keeping your Mav pristene - Alpha Play has put up a link of the design they refined for me.
https://alphago.ca/licenseplate

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[Ecl]

Does this only work with the fx4 m9dels with tow hooks, if not where does it mount up at?

 

[lostdime10]

It only works with the tow hook models. You could contact the 3d printing company I worked with to see if they would make a grill or lower bumper version. They were great to work with. I’ve seen JDM mounts for the f-150 that hooks to the grill - you could use that as a base plan

 

[NJBob]

In NJ which also requires a front plate. About half the Teslas on the road do not have the front plates. Wonder if it's like that in other states too.

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