08-07-2019, 10:10 PM | #1 |
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Front license bracket, it's not that bad
Unfortunately, I live in a state where they love to give you tickets for no front plate, so I was mulling over: do i risk it or how bad is that OEM bracket to install on the car? Can I change my mind after?
Looking online, not surprisingly, everyone is trying everything but the stock bracket, and no info about the 2019s. The main objection I noted (with the 16-18s) was drilling holes in the front bumper. No way I'm drilling, so what are the options? That don't cost anything? The answer, check the fit of the OEM, then decide on spending money. As a veteran of GM instructions sheets, the one in the bag with the bracket was this side of hieroglyphs, so it's: what's this part do? time. Praise insightful engineers, no drilling. For the SS/1LE folks, no drilling. Everyone else, sorry. Insert the nut clips into the anchors, match the RH & LH pieces on their respective sides, turn the "feet" sideways through the grill holes then vertical again on the backside and tighten the screws, and this thing mounts anchoring to the lower grill, nice and neat, and best of all, can be removed in one minute if needed. Hope this helps someone with the same problem of whether to use the stock bracket or not. Tip of the hat Camaro Team, this is painless and still optional.
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08-08-2019, 06:16 AM | #2 |
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Nice to see the 19 isn't pop riveted on there like the 18. I chose to just put it on, in my area they enforce that pretty hard and this time I just chose to not endure the hassle of being stopped and reprimanded for no front plate. Never got a ticket but I don't need the man in my life over a plate.
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08-08-2019, 08:39 AM | #4 |
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I wasn't going to put mine on either if I had to drill holes. I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that it just clamps on. The law is due to change in Ohio on 7/1/2020 allowing no front plate but now there's legislation to try and keep the front plates on. Either way, I'm good with this set-up. Nice job, Chevy/GM!
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08-08-2019, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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lol eww i used the zl1 addons tow hook one at least its removable and no holes or clips on car
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08-17-2019, 02:56 PM | #6 | |
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08-20-2019, 06:55 PM | #7 | |
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09-01-2020, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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Called the dealer, the GM part number is 84618405. Kit comes with mounting brackets and hardware. GM 84618405 is the same part pictured in GM-ACEs pictured post. It costs about $42 from the dealer.
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09-01-2020, 05:06 PM | #10 |
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I got the stock GM one for my 17 RS. I did not drill holes. There are 2 clips that snap on the grill, with the intention that the rivets will hold the top of the bracket to the painted surface of the bumper. By lowering the mounting position, (and trimming a bit of the clips to fit) I was able to get the clips to secure to a lower part of the grill, and I used wire ties to secure the top of the bracket to the grill. It's stayed in place for over 2 years no problem.
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09-03-2020, 12:34 PM | #11 |
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my dealership actually provided me for free the tow hook license brake bracket to mount my front plate. pretty cool they only offer it on the camaro or corvette
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10-06-2021, 08:32 PM | #12 |
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I just put my OEM one on my 21SS. No drilling and a 10 minute total install. Nice job GM. Reminded me of the old Fiero front plate bracket.
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10-08-2021, 12:50 AM | #13 |
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Mine just arrived today. Will mount it this weekend.
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04-07-2022, 06:51 PM | #14 |
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Old thread but good info. Just got my plates today and installed this. Instructions are bad, but this thread made it a breeze. Thanks. Looks good too.
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