Recently bought a new 2023 Z71 Tahoe. In the past I've always had a front tag with my favorite sports team, etc. but not sure I want to drill into the bumper on this one. Has anyone found another way to mount or have thoughts on adding the front tag in general? Pictures would be great if anyone is willing to share. Would love to see what some look like with a vanity tag added.
Add Vanity Front Plate or Not?
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n4gkj
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oh... please dont drill holes in the fron facia for a plate....
A10MileHusker
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Ugh..yes, please do not drill. I ordered my Yukon and told the dealer NOT to install the front plate and they did. So I had to remove the front plate and add color matched plugs. Still annoys me everytime I see it.
Get a No Drill License Plate holder. https://www.slybrackets.com/
Get a No Drill License Plate holder. https://www.slybrackets.com/
gooffeyguy
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Just place it on the passenger side dash behind the windshield. That's what everyone around here does, which looks worse than mounting it where it's supposed to be 
Onlyone
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Front plates are great. Drill the facia and post a video of you doing it. It will be fun to watch the meltdown.
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This is one of those ridiculous arguments IMO. As if not having a front plate makes it look so amazing or something. They look exactly the same with or without it, like a big brick on wheels full of crying kids going to soccer practice. Mine came without it installed and I PAID another dealer to install it the next week
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It like getting a tattoo….once you have it, hard to fix if you regret it…
No Thanks….
No Thanks….
Onlyone
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Lol. I don’t care either way. It’s just fun to watch some of these peeps meltdown when someone does things to their own truck.
I say **** ‘em. It’s your truck. Drill if you want to.Silverado4x4
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You could away get some 3M exterior trim 2 sided tape and stick it on that way.
Mine arrived from WI to FL with a delaership plate on it even though I told them I did not want it. Was rather pissed when it arrived. So I drilled them out and now I have a few holes there..cant really see them much, BUT I know they are there.
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I am in a front and back plate state that requires front license plate. I don’t think the front plate looks bad at all.
Luckily my dealer listened to me this time to not install the plate. I threatened them they would ruin the deal if it was installed.
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Same here. I did fab something for my Mustang so I didn't have to drill the bumper. Don't care on my Tahoe....
Do not drill holes in your front bumper.
I purchased several mounts from that company. I could not find anything that would fit on my Tahoe.
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The dealer installed the front bracket for my Yukon when they found out I live in a state that requires it. Didn’t charge.
If you're have to personalize that way, just take your time and mouth it wisely. Car washers will have their way ....me never unless the law requires it.
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My dealer didnt quite get one of the rivets in all the wa on my 23 Premier. I was mounting a sI’ll one rubber stopper…basically a year round silicone jacket for the plate. The bracket had four holes to mount and seeing the one not totally in I did the logical thing. Drilled a very small pilot hole using upper two of the four indented cavities with anti chest license plate screws. After that was aligned and secured properly next step was the platte….After wrapping the plate around the silicone Jacket. Next step was the customized license plate and acrylic plate protector. The final step was moun the frame around the plate.
NOTE: If you are installing the frame most frames don’t come with mounting holes for lower portions. You have to install the plate with the bottom screws first and the lower screws will be covered by the frame. The benexit of this is that they upper mounting holes should be aligned perfectly to mount plate, protector and frame…in exactly that order.
NOTE 2: If you plan on doing this procedure plan on using longer screws/bolts preferably self tapping but most license plate self tapping screws are 3/4”. If you are wanting to mount the plate, protector and frame. Add about 1/4“ inch minimum and 1/2” maximum. Lobger than that you could risking puncturing the front fascia covering. Yes hidden but say you sold it to a buyer in states where inky one plate is required?
NOTE: If you are installing the frame most frames don’t come with mounting holes for lower portions. You have to install the plate with the bottom screws first and the lower screws will be covered by the frame. The benexit of this is that they upper mounting holes should be aligned perfectly to mount plate, protector and frame…in exactly that order.
NOTE 2: If you plan on doing this procedure plan on using longer screws/bolts preferably self tapping but most license plate self tapping screws are 3/4”. If you are wanting to mount the plate, protector and frame. Add about 1/4“ inch minimum and 1/2” maximum. Lobger than that you could risking puncturing the front fascia covering. Yes hidden but say you sold it to a buyer in states where inky one plate is required?
