leg3ndary

What's up guys, so I've been all over the web trying to find a decent "No Drill" front license plate mounting solution. Because like many of you, I cannot drill nasty holes into my baby and ever feel good about myself. After searching the web for a good month or so, I was unable to find an adequate mod that would work with the Lexus without spending $50 or $60 bucks.

As a result, I bought a bunch of hardware from Home Depot, and a JDM frame from Amazon, total cost of the mount plus the frame was $20 bucks and below is the step-by-step for anyone who is interested in a similar solution.

I purchased this JDM style tilt frame off of Amazon, because I can't shake the ricer-ness out of my life. If you're interested in a similar style, here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UE25ILK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Below is an image of what you would need in order to make this mod.



The drill bit on the far left is the drill bit you would need in order expand the holes on the metal "bracket"



This is the image of the metal "bracket," I purchased this from Home Depot, it is a zinc coated "conduit plate" that you can purchase at Home Depot for two bucks. I purchased this conduit plate and expanded the drill holes with the drill bit above



After expanding the holes with the drill bit, I slipped the plate behind the bottom set of plastic grills, the set of grills I mounted my bracket are on the bottom of the center fiberglass section, below the grill which has the the Lexus emblem.



I purchased #12 machined screw, with 2.5" length from Home Depot in order to mount the plate against the back side of the plastic grill. The 2.5" length bolt was long enough to reach to the JDM plate frame and secure it against the plastic grill. I also used a nut for each bolt, along with two large washers to create more surface area for the head of the bolt to secure to.



This is the final image of the JDM bracket fastened between the plate and the plastic grill.



Let me know what you guys think! Next up. Droppin' this SOB.

jtrue28

Good work.

Glad I live in a state that doesn't require that ridiculous ******.

leg3ndary

Lol thanks. Wish I could say the same. Which state?

jtrue28

Kentucky. Pretty much the entire Southeast is against front license plates.

leg3ndary

Wish that was the case here. I am always paranoid of getting pulled over for not having a front plate. Hopefully the JDM tilt won't attract unwanted attention..

Dallasguy1

I'm in Dallas and thinking to get the front holes filled and painted but now you got me thinking since looks like your in Texas also.

bclexus

That plate is hanging pretty low. Watch out for those high parking curb stops and driveway entrance dips.

leg3ndary

Yea, I'm going to raise it tomorrow so that it is right in the center of the lower grill..

jjashaa

iTrader: (2)

pretty neat.

leg3ndary

Thank you sir. Was super easy.

leg3ndary

You should definitely get them filled and painted. I hate it when dealers drill holes into the bumpers. Let the customer make the decision. The "no drill" option is the best solution to these stupid laws.

popping

I found that bumperplugs was faster and cheaper than filling and painting.

jjashaa

iTrader: (2)

filled and painted mine. I think it is worth the extra labor.

Dallasguy1

Did you paint the whole front bumper or just the portion another issue Im facing that my car is silver which my friend said won't be a 100% match.

popping

i have the parking sensors.. and my car is black.. so from far to relatively close, the bumper plugs look like parking sensor. up close and personal, you see its a bumper plug (if you know what one is)