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FDHog Enthusiast

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Just picked up my new AT4. My state requires a front plate. Dealer is going to send me a mount.

Looks like you have to drill holes in the bumper. 

How did you guys mount your plates?

econometrics Senior Enthusiast

econometrics

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I would have the dealer do it. Weird they didn’t install it, as it’s a state regulation. All the dealers in TX install them before sale. 

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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I've heard that Ohio might be eliminating front plates... Not sure what I'll put up front on my rides since they both have plates on there now and I don't want to have holes... I think there is a filler piece for the K2 Silverado that fills the gap but, on the wife's 2018 Equinox I think there is no filler just drilled into the bumper..

FDHog Enthusiast

FDHog

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I bought the truck in a no front plate state. Drove 90 miles to get the truck I wanted.

Drove 320 miles to get the vette I wanted. I'm retired and have lots of time on my hands..LOL

brisk00 Enthusiast

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I live in Texas but I bought my TB in Kansas.  They gave me the front plate kit and I installed it this past weekend myself.  The kit comes with 4 rivets.  I bought a $12 Rivet gun from Amazon and the process could not have been simpler.  I taped the plate to the lower bumper then i drilled the 4 pilot holes.  3/16" I believe.  Then I riveted the 4 rivets into the 4 holes.  Fairly straight forward and simple.

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I wouldn't live in a state that needs a front license plate. Kidding, or just move to Kansas. Anyway is there a way to use 3M tape?. It's strong as hell if you get the automotive grade. You just need to find a flat surface on the back of the mount if it has one that's the only concern I would have with using 3M double face tape

FDHog Enthusiast

FDHog

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I thought about using the 3M tape. I have a roll of it, but just don't trust it for a plate.

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FDHog

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59 minutes ago, brisk00 said:

I live in Texas but I bought my TB in Kansas.  They gave me the front plate kit and I installed it this past weekend myself.  The kit comes with 4 rivets.  I bought a $12 Rivet gun from Amazon and the process could not have been simpler.  I taped the plate to the lower bumper then i drilled the 4 pilot holes.  3/16" I believe.  Then I riveted the 4 rivets into the 4 holes.  Fairly straight forward and simple.

Did you have to drill into the upper body color bumper, too? I have a rivet gun and I have plastic rivets which I'll probably use instead of the metal.

aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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Most of the country drives around with front plates. I'd let the dealer do it in the normal way GM recommends. If you were to trade-in or buy used, chances are good it would have a plate on or the next buyer would need it anyway.

brisk00 Enthusiast

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19 minutes ago, FDHog said:

Did you have to drill into the upper body color bumper, too? I have a rivet gun and I have plastic rivets which I'll probably use instead of the metal.

Nope.  All of it goes into the lower bumper.

UGADawgs Enthusiast

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I love the clean look of no plate. Too bad they don't attach like on our Odyssey from underneath so it doesn't leave visible holes. Since a plate isn't needed here in FL, I'd love to put something personal on the front, but I'm going to put holes in this pretty face. Haha. 

 

 

 

 

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