Bumper Plugs for Front Plate Bracket Holes

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Jul 15, 2021

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Jul 15, 2021

As someone in a front plate state I figure there's a chance my front plate bracket gets installed even after requesting the dealer leave it off. I came across this company called Bumper Plugs which makes plugs for the holes painted in the manufacturers paint color. They have Ford options available, and while they might not have all the unique Bronco paints available yet my guess is they will eventually: https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs/bumperplugs-for-ford

I'm getting my Bronco in Velocity Blue and they already have it as an option. I figure I can plug the holes and go with a shackle mounted plate solution.
Outer Banks, 4dr, Velocity Blue, soft top, Lux, 2.7L, rear locker, HD bumper/bash plate, tow package, roast leather
Build Date: 8/18/21
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Jul 15, 2021

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As someone in a front plate state I figure there's a chance my front plate bracket gets installed even after requesting the dealer leave it off. I came across this company called Bumper Plugs which makes plugs for the holes painted in the manufacturers paint color. They have Ford options available, and while they might not have all the unique Bronco paints available yet my guess is they will eventually: https://bumperplugs.com/bumperplugs/bumperplugs-for-ford

I'm getting my Bronco in Velocity Blue and they already have it as an option. I figure I can plug the holes and go with a shackle mounted plate solution.
I used them on a Ruby Red Explorer and they worked great. Aren't all the available Bronco bumpers black? I guess I'm not sure where exactly the holes will be.
2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.
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I used them on a Ruby Red Explorer and they worked great. Aren't all the available Bronco bumpers black? I guess I'm not sure where exactly the holes will be.

If you have the heavy duty metal front bumper there are two dimples in the actual painted body panel surrounding the grille that they drill hole in to mount the plastic plate bracket. There's a bunch of photo's over on Bronco 6G, and elsewhere, about it.
Outer Banks, 4dr, Velocity Blue, soft top, Lux, 2.7L, rear locker, HD bumper/bash plate, tow package, roast leather
Build Date: 8/18/21
Replacing my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium
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Jul 15, 2021

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I saved $30 by telling the bronco guy at my dealer to request Ford not putting the plate brackets in on the first place
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I saved $30 by telling the bronco guy at my dealer to request Ford not putting the plate brackets in on the first place

I told mine that, but they said it could be installed at a local distribution center before reaching the actual dealership since it's a front plate state. Not much I can do about it because the alternative is to walk away from the car.
Outer Banks, 4dr, Velocity Blue, soft top, Lux, 2.7L, rear locker, HD bumper/bash plate, tow package, roast leather
Build Date: 8/18/21
Replacing my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium
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Jul 15, 2021

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I told mine that, but they said it could be installed at a local distribution center before reaching the actual dealership since it's a front plate state. Not much I can do about it because the alternative is to walk away from the car.

Sorry to hear that

Tx enforces it or "enforces it" though?
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Jul 15, 2021

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Sorry to hear that

Tx enforces it or "enforces it" though?

In Houston the motorcycle cops have a habit of hanging out around the under pass turnaround lanes and will pick off folks for their front plate and registration lapses to get some cash for the city. Been pulled over once before in my Mustang for it.
Outer Banks, 4dr, Velocity Blue, soft top, Lux, 2.7L, rear locker, HD bumper/bash plate, tow package, roast leather
Build Date: 8/18/21
Replacing my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium
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Jul 15, 2021

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In Houston the motorcycle cops have a habit of hanging out around the under pass turnaround lanes and will pick off folks for their front plate and registration lapses to get some cash for the city. Been pulled over once before in my Mustang for it.

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Wonder if they'd go all anal if I rolled through Hoodston with my Dirty Jerzy rear plates
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