Front license plate with steel bumpers?

[Solidaxle]

another vote for the maximus-3 stealth mount. Uses factory steel bumper bolts, easy to install, looks great and is rock solid. Just installed mine last night. Also, if your dealer DID install the mounting bracket (like mine did), you can get part number 68293980AA for like $13 from @AllMoparParts.com

Is that the maximus front hoop?

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[Solidaxle]

I only saw posts here about after market license plate brackets. On my JLUR it didn't come with the correct factory mopar license plate bracket. In fact it came with the one for the non-steel bumper. So here is the correct part number for the steel bumper one: 68295610AA. Here is a pic on my Jeep.

I just picked up my 2019 with the steel bumper group my front bracket looks like yours. Does anybody have a picture of the correct one on the factory steel bumper. I got mine before the dealer installed it , it was in the back of the jeep there is no part number on it only a barcode scan.

 

[robd1438]

Is that the maximus front hoop?

Yes it is, the slp hoop. Also the Maximus light bar mounts.

 

[Nvdardx28]

I just picked up my 2019 with the steel bumper group my front bracket looks like yours. Does anybody have a picture of the correct one on the factory steel bumper. I got mine before the dealer installed it , it was in the back of the jeep there is no part number on it only a barcode scan.

Little confused by your question, that is the correct one on the factory steel bumper with the correct part number. My JLUR didn't come with the correct one so I had to buy it, after it came in and I installed it and took that picture.

 

[Austin TX Jeep Rubicon]

I'm not in Cali, but another state that requires front bumpers. However as all our surrounding states don't, cops aren't usually too active about looking for it and I've only heard of a few people getting warnings and no one ever actually receiving a citation for no front plate. Therefore to maintain the aesthetics of my Jeep, I simply asked my dealer to not screw the license plate bracket onto the bumper, and told him (with a wink) that I would do it myself after the personalized plates came in. They obliged, so I have no unsightly screw holes in my front bumper (although I do have the bracket in storage, should this ever become an issue in the future). So far, so good...

Same here. Just made sure the dealer knew not to attach the front plate when my Jeep came in

 

[CaddyshackGopher]

I used Velcro!

Same here, 3M hook and loop. If the day comes this horrific law gets abolished I can just use Goo Gone on the adhesive & it will be like it was never there.

 

[Columbus104]

Same here. Just made sure the dealer knew not to attach the front plate when my Jeep came in

Just out of curiosity, have you had any issues? We both live in cities with large universities and large tech sectors, both of which attract large numbers of out-of-state residents, including some from states w no front license plate laws. Therefore cops are accustomed to seeing vehicles with no front plate. Therefore in the 3 months I’ve had my Jeep I haven’t had any issues. Praying that day never comes.

 

[Austin TX Jeep Rubicon]

Just out of curiosity, have you had any issues? We both live in cities with large universities and large tech sectors, both of which attract large numbers of out-of-state residents, including some from states w no front license plate laws. Therefore cops are accustomed to seeing vehicles with no front plate. Therefore in the 3 months I’ve had my Jeep I haven’t had any issues. Praying that day never comes.

As of now I haven't had any problems. Also before I purchased my Jeep, I drove a Acura without a front license plate for many years and never was pulled over for not having a front license plate. My wife's Lexus also does not have a front license plate and she has not had any issues.

 

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[5adventurers]

I didn't like it at the bottom of the bumper, and I don't plan on putting a winch on anytime soon so I went to Ace hardware and bought magnets and Velcro. The magnets were the mini magnets Vbut the shape of the bumper and plastic just didnt allow it to work well. The Velcro was 10lb rated for extreme outdoor use and uneven surfaces. I used 5 pieces. Does that equal 50lbs now??? Came out centered and leveled right where I wanted it. Hopefully no issues in the future.

 

[HealthRebel]

I'm not in Cali, but another state that requires front bumpers. However as all our surrounding states don't, cops aren't usually too active about looking for it and I've only heard of a few people getting warnings and no one ever actually receiving a citation for no front plate. Therefore to maintain the aesthetics of my Jeep, I simply asked my dealer to not screw the license plate bracket onto the bumper, and told him (with a wink) that I would do it myself after the personalized plates came in. They obliged, so I have no unsightly screw holes in my front bumper (although I do have the bracket in storage, should this ever become an issue in the future). So far, so good...

This is exactly what I did as well. Told my dealer “Do NOT mount the bracket!” We are supposed to have front plates in TX as well. I’ve been running without mine for over 10 years. No issues and I don’t know of anyone receiving a ticket for not having it.

 

[Gellie]

So do the dealers automatically drill into the steel bumper prior to delivery? Or are there existing holes?

 

[Headbarcode]

So do the dealers automatically drill into the steel bumper prior to delivery? Or are there existing holes?

Since the factory steel bumper is winch ready, there is a plastic pop out panel where the fairlead and winch hook would be. That panel is where they drill holes to mount the front plate bracket, not through the steel. I personally dislike that plate bracket and location. Just looks cheap and cheesy. I went with the Maximus-3 stealth plate bracket, and it looks as sharp as it can get shy of not having a front plate at all.

 

[CaddyshackGopher]

The adhesive from the 3M Hook n Loop came loose from the plastic insert (lasted 10 months and 1 winter). Got bored and did this. Not sure about how it looks but it cost 3 washers & it will be a short term solution. Likely wouldn’t hold up well over a long trip on the interstate...

Just drilled 3 holes into the bottom of the bracket and used the bumpers bolts to lock it down.

 

[CaddyshackGopher]

The adhesive from the 3M Hook n Loop came loose from the plastic insert (lasted 10 months and 1 winter). Got bored and did this. Not sure about how it looks but it cost 3 washers & it will be a short term solution. Likely wouldn’t hold up well over a long trip on the interstate...

Just drilled 3 holes into the bottom of the bracket and used the bumpers bolts to lock it down.

It looks sorta goofy. I’ll likely just bite the bullet and screw it into the $20 plastic insert

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