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Dutch_12078
Apr 15, 2010Explorer II
malibufam wrote:
Nice flip down plate holder. Wish I would have done that on mine! Where did you pick that up? Funny thing when I installed mine I didn't have to remove anything from my truck, guess I got lucky you took the whole front of your car off! Nice job
I had no choice on removing the front to reach the frame stubs. It's mostly plastic though, so it's really not that hard to take apart.
The flip down is just two 'T' hinges from the local hardware store, plus a little "custom" bending. The plate is held closed by wing nuts threaded on to bolts run through from behind the grill where the original screws were located. A couple of hex nuts lock the bolts in place and act as spacers. With our sometimes harsh northeastern winters, I wanted a way to protect the fittings when not towing. All the hardware is stainless steel, except for the galvanized hinges.
Dutch
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