Rear License Plate on stock bumpers

[dmc1068]

My wife has a 2020 Willys and I just ordered my 2021 Willys. Her license plate keeps coming loose. I don’t plan on upgrading bumpers soon. Does anyone have tips on a better attachment for the plates on stock bumpers. I was thinking of adding the standard push in plate connections you get when you buy new license plate screws. I’d have to drill a larger hole which I’m not worried about but I think the bumper is too thick for the attachments to actually grab. I’m not looking to relocate at this time either.

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[limeade]

I added those push in connections (bought a 2 pack from Lowes) due to the exact same issue. Works fine and the rear plate stays nice and tight now. Easy and simple to do, just take your time with a drill bit and ensure you don't enlarge the hole too much.

 

[dmc1068]

I added those push in connections (bought a 2 pack from Lowes) due to the exact same issue. Works fine and the rear plate stays nice and tight now. Easy and simple to do, just take your time with a drill bit and ensure you don't enlarge the hole too much.

Do you remember what size drill bit?

 

[limeade]

Do you remember what size drill bit?

No, just grabbed one which was larger than the hole and moved it around to make a square(ish) opening. Test fit the insert and adjusted the opening as needed. I used a small mallet to tap the insert in. It didn't take but 5 minutes.

A Dremel with a cutting head would work really well (at low RPM), but I didn't have one.

 

[dmc1068]

I got it. Just kept going one size larger until it for. Pushed in by hand. Worked perfectly.

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