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12-27-2017, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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Installing license plate relocator without a torque wrench?
Hey, what’s up guys! Hope your holidays are going great!
I just got my front bumper replaced and the body shop did not drill holes in them!....THANK GOD!! I want to install a license plate relocator, but I do not have a torque wrench. Every tutorial I see everyone doing uses one and I’m not sure if I can install a relocator kit without one. Also, what license plate relocator kits do you guys recommend? I want the plate to be towards the center, and not close to or blocking the turn signal. Price is not an issue. Thanks for your suggestions! This is kind of urgent as I currently don’t have a front plate and I’m really not trying to get a fix it ticket. HAHA Last edited by dinfern22; 12-27-2017 at 03:06 PM. |
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Glad you got your new bumper. You don't need a torque wrench to install a license plate frame. Just use a open or box end wrench or screwdriver and tighten down the screws/bolts until they are "snug" plus a half turn more ...... Here is a nice frame that looks yummy ....... humfrz |
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Same thing happened to me. 4002 miles in to ownership, my wife hits a huge chunk of semi tire that rips off the bumper and license plate. Which the dealershit had so lovingly attached a bit crooked. I took the stock bracket and modded it. It is now zipped down in the mesh. I think it looks good centered but not on the bumper.
here is what I did.... via Imgflip Meme Generator @humfrz That frame is Perfect! LOL!!! GOOD LUCK!
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Check out ptuning and raceseng. They make mounts that can also fit go pros.
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Or just run without a plate! I will happily pay a $200 ticket not to have an ugly front license plate. Of course I live in Dallas and they have more important things to worry about. In 20 years I have been pulled over 3 times and warned about no front plate no ticket yet just a written warning from a State Trooper.
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I use the Grimmspeed relocation kit
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I want the licence plate to be away from the turn signals and not have it block the light from any angle. Will this give me what I'm looking for, in terms of placement? Do you think you can post a picture? |
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LOL! Good one! This is not an issue! You are WAY over thinking it!
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Plus I'm thinking tightening it with my hands would enough to hold a licence plate.....right? |
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You can use a regular wrench to tighten it. Make sure you loctite the threads so you can get it undone in the future.
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My Perrin. I've been pleased with it. Use blue LocTite. And a box wrench.
You'll also need an alen wrench to attach the spider to the end and the plate. edit: I caught a retread carcass too. Told them "DO NOT DRILL HOLES !!!11"
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