chenxingha

I need a pointer to where to get a front bumper license plate mounting bracket. My local AutoZone and Advanced Auto Parts stores offer only flat mounting brackets that don't fit the engled/curved front bumper well.

Carver

My front plate was unmounted when I got my car and I asked the dealer to install it and was told the bracket inside the bumper had fallen off and would require removing the bumper to replace it.

As you can imagine, the cost to install the front plate escalated to an untenable level very quickly. I asked if there was a less expensive solution short of baling wire and the service writer suggested using Moly bolts.

Literally, less than 3 dollars later, my plate was firmly attached with no bracket in or out. The dealer chrome frame made the gentle curve without breaking and the installation is so professional looking one would assume five Lexus tech spent hours on it.

tcheung87

You can find it at Sewell Lexus online store, it probably doesn't look like the picture noting that the picture is mounting it on a straight bumper, but just make sure you select the right car. Use code CL911M at checkout.

-tc

http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=33

chenxingha

Didn't want to pay $50 for the mounting bracket. Used two 1/4 inch 10-mm hose sections to mount a flat mounting plat onto the front bumper. There are two 3-mm little "dents" on the front bumper, which are exactly the positions for the two mounting holes. Used a 3-mm drill bit to drill through - nothing in the back it seems. Used two washers placed between the 1/4 inch hose and the bumper. Used sheet-metal screws to mount the flat mounting bracket to the bumper with the two 1/4 inch hose sections in between with the screws going through.

It looks reasonally professional for less than $5.

ssurfer48

This web site shows a front bumper license plate in their online catalog for $3.49. I've sent them a question to ask if that includes all hardware for mounting. If the link below doesn't work, try starting with www.parts.com and drilling down.

Try this link:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...02&catalogid=2

I like the other suggestions for mounting as well. Would love to see some step by step with pics!

Hope this helps!