Thread: Made a front lic. plate holder over the weekend...

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    Default Made a front lic. plate holder over the weekend...

    Since my tube bumper didn't have a mounting solution for my license plate, I finally got around to putting one together this past weekend.

    The bumper's tube sections are 2" O.D. tubes so I simply used a couple of 2" dia. conduit clamps, 1/8" thick aluminum plate (6"x12"), & stainless steel hardware. Painted w an epoxy primer and hammer finish paint. Hardest part was waiting for the paint to dry LOL. Easy peasy as they say!

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    1989 SWB Montero (3.0L v6, rear LSD), 33" mudders
    1996 Montero SR (3.5L v6, rear Locker), 35" mudders, 3.15:1 xcase crawler gears
    Build Thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...su-build-up...

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    Nice Man, looks clean.

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    Dang, offroader. Your montero is epic.

    BTW whats your wheels/tires setup?
    1998 Montero 2.5GEN, 3.5L V6, Rear Locker, 35"s, 2" BL, ARB FJ Cruiser Bumper, AirTec Snorkel, TrailGear Sliders, LightForce 240's, Superwinch ML Hubs, 16'Raceline Renegades, Safari Rack



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    Quote Originally Posted by eurosonic View Post
    Dang, offroader. Your montero is epic.

    BTW whats your wheels/tires setup?
    Not sure I'd call it epic but I do enjoy how it's setup. Tires are 35x12.5/15 BFG MT KM2's. Wheels are 15x10's but I can't remember the brand/model although I just bought them in Jan from America's Tire. Was ~ $130 ea. IIRC.

    1989 SWB Montero (3.0L v6, rear LSD), 33" mudders
    1996 Montero SR (3.5L v6, rear Locker), 35" mudders, 3.15:1 xcase crawler gears
    Build Thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...su-build-up...

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    I'll raise my hand and vote for removing the "Turn me over" sticker.... ridiculous!

    Gotta love easy solutions to fix a problem. Did you ever have any issues with CAHP?
    Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
    1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--
    1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
    "You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."


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    Quote Originally Posted by LaOutbackTrail View Post
    I'll raise my hand and vote for removing the "Turn me over" sticker.... ridiculous!

    Gotta love easy solutions to fix a problem. Did you ever have any issues with CAHP?
    I like the sticker so it's staying.

    Yes, the 5 oh have told me I need a front plate. Plus my neighbor is a sheriff and he said it's one of the easiest things they look for if they are seeking a reason to pull you over. That and the lack of mud flaps in back but I'm working on that too.

    1989 SWB Montero (3.0L v6, rear LSD), 33" mudders
    1996 Montero SR (3.5L v6, rear Locker), 35" mudders, 3.15:1 xcase crawler gears
    Build Thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...su-build-up...

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    Goofy goofy goofy .... and tacky! Reminds me of something you'd put on a jeep.....


    My wife's car is still officially registered (in my father in law's name) and inspected in Louisiana, but we live in Texas. There are no front plates in Louisiana and I hear all the time that we're going to get pulled over for not having a front plate. 3 years in Texas and still no problems. We did have one cop on a two lane country road suspiciously whip around one time and tail gated me for a mile or two before pulling off to the shoulder. The only thing that was suspect was that he didn't see a front plate and was going to stop me for that until he saw the LA plates. I appreciate cops, but sometimes I wish they had better things to do with their time on the clock...
    Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
    1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--
    1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
    "You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."


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    Nice looking holder, and I like the sticker
    95 Mistubishi Montero SR 3.5 (Build Thread)

    33x10.5x15 BFG KM2's

    1.25" OME Lift with "Heavy Duty" springs in the rear

    Custom built winch bumper by American Overland Expedition - http://www.americanoverlandexpedition.com/ based in SoCal (PM me or see my build thread for more info on my bumper, or check out their site)

    12,000 lb Badland winch

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    Very nice lookin truck there. And good job on the holder!
    2001 Montero Sport. Couple things done to her.

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