Looking for info on LC front license plate brackets?

[cc1999]

My LX came with a front, license plate bracket, but the LCs I have owned did not come with any sort of bracket, just holes in the bumpers that do not seem to line up with US tags. I am in hopes that Toyota makes a bracket that uses those holes and provides corect holes for US tags.

Anyone see or have such a bracket?

 

[gaijin]

Not made by Toyota

My LX came with a front, license plate bracket, but the LCs I have owned did not come with any sort of bracket, just holes in the bumpers that do not seem to line up with US tags. I am in hopes that Toyota makes a bracket that uses those holes and provides corect holes for US tags.

Anyone see or have such a bracket?

Not made by Toyota, but I use one of these between the license plate and the truck: http://smile.amazon.com/Cruiser-Accessories-79150-Mounting-Plate/dp/B00032K4VA/?tag=ihco-20

It is an adapter for holding the license plate. Here is the problem before the adapter:

HTH

 

[T4Runner]

Yup, confirmed at both the dealership where I purchased and my local one that there's no Toyota bracket. Both places said they just use self tapping screws. After pondering the matter for a couple of days I just figured what the hell, it's a Land Cruiser destined to do what Land Cruisers do and it's not going in a museum...

 

[cc1999]

Not made by Toyota


Not made by Toyota, but I use one of these between the license plate and the truck: http://smile.amazon.com/Cruiser-Accessories-79150-Mounting-Plate/dp/B00032K4VA/?tag=ihco-20

It is an adapter for holding the license plate. Here is the problem before the adapter:

HTH

Thanks for the link, looks like that should work.

 

[slaquer5]

Why not just drill holes in the license plate to match the bracket on the LC ?

 

[cc1999]

I thought about that too. Just thought since my LX came with a bracket for US plates that Toyota would offer one similar for the LC.

 

[slaquer5]

If you do drill into the plate, you can use nail polish to paint the head of the bolt to match the plate

 

[Hothonda]

Another option is to take an old frame (black/chrome etc), turn it around and put the
plate in face up. Gives an understated surround w/o garish logos.

 

[thzpcs]

Yup, confirmed at both the dealership where I purchased and my local one that there's no Toyota bracket. Both places said they just use self tapping screws. After pondering the matter for a couple of days I just figured what the hell, it's a Land Cruiser destined to do what Land Cruisers do and it's not going in a museum...

No.... Idk, I'm really picky about stuff like that. Even if I'm going to beat the piss out of a car, I'll be damned if I'm going to let someone drill holes in it

 

[JADANT]

This license plate adapter worked great on my 2017 TLC. It was originally marketed for Subaru's that have mounting holes for Japanese style plates, but works for the Land Cruiser. You have to take off the mounting brackets then use the rubber grommets it comes with.

 

[JADANT]

Here is the link to it:
Amazon.com: License Plate Adapter Kit for Subaru: Automotive

 

[cc1999]

Here is the link to it:
Amazon.com: License Plate Adapter Kit for Subaru: Automotive

NICE!

I have been looking for something like that for a long time.
I bought several similar looking universal backing plates, and never found anything that really fit. That one you found looks like just what I had been looking.

Thanks !

 

[jetstream23]

Will any of these brackets work for a 2009 LC? I'm looking for a long-lasting bracket or mounting point for a standard sized novelty license plate.

TIY.

 

[RET2]

OK I'll ask the obvious why not just re-drill the plate?

 

[TonyP]

In many states it's illegal to modify the plate in any way. You probably won't get pulled over for it but just something to keep in mind.

 

[Markuson]

Most states only care if you change the markings...even Kalifornistan...

 

[RET2]

OK, OK, just JB Weld it to your bumper. But then again remember the mattress tag police.

 

[jetstream23]

OK, OK, just JB Weld it to your bumper. But then again remember the mattress tag police.

 

[RobRed]

OK, OK, just JB Weld it to your bumper. But then again remember the mattress tag police.

3M VHB tape works well

 

[JADANT]

Here is the link to the one I used, he has now updated his site to reflect the 2016-17 Toyota Land Cruiser.
License Plate Adapter Kit for Land Cruiser