Front License Bracket Mounting?
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Tuned
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From: Greenback, TN
Front License Bracket Mounting?
My 2004 F250 had no front license bracket mounted to it when I purchased it. I picked up the bracket from 1st Ford Parts. I can't figure out how it mounts.
Any chance a kind soul could snap a photo of the backet from below -- looking up?
I believe I am still missing parts. Mine only came with the license plate holder. Looks like there should be two other brackets that affix to the bumper and clip to the bracket. Photos would help.
I searched the gallery, but no photos showed it from a good angle.
TIA
Phil
Any chance a kind soul could snap a photo of the backet from below -- looking up?
I believe I am still missing parts. Mine only came with the license plate holder. Looks like there should be two other brackets that affix to the bumper and clip to the bracket. Photos would help.
I searched the gallery, but no photos showed it from a good angle.
TIA
Phil
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The bracket appears to be a one-piece affair held by 4 plastic push-pin type fasteners which are going through 4 holes on the under side of the bumper and plastic bumper shield.
3/4 view:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112881&width=0
2 fasteners per side:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112882&width=0
Full view:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112883&width=0
3/4 view:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112881&width=0
2 fasteners per side:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112882&width=0
Full view:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112883&width=0
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Tuned
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From: Greenback, TN
Thank you very much!
Looks like they sent the wrong part. This is what I was sent.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112947&width=0
Looks like they sent the wrong part. This is what I was sent.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...112947&width=0
Tuned
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From: Aurora, Iliinois
Originally Posted by Studenut65
I also put bolts on mine - the plastic push pins are too weak for a front license bracket that sometimes get whacked with off road driving, etc.
Nate
Nate
Scott
p.s. I never was able to find out how the dang push-pins worked...So I just used some nuts&bolts from the hardware store...no worries!
Hotshot
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From: La La Land
Here in Los Angeles, I use tamper-proof Torx 1/4 inch bolts and Loctite.
Same for the rear.
They ainn'a comin' off unless I WANT 'em off!
Pop
Same for the rear.
They ainn'a comin' off unless I WANT 'em off!
Pop
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I had to buy a license plate bracket for my 99 SD. The guy at ford gave 4 plastic rivets to hold it on. At first I thought they were push pins but they are actually 1/4" plastic pop rivets. They hold pretty good.
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