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Not meaning to hijack a thread, but I have a question since I see in a few of the photos that some have the OEM front license plate bracket. Mine came with one and in PA we don't need a license in front so I ordered a really cool black plate for the front that says "Horsey Mom" in lettering that pretty much matches the Cactus Gray color of my truck with some purple color accent. Has anyone found a flat clear cover that is thin enough to fit along with the metal plate into those two bottom slats of the OEM bracket? I see there are 2 screw holes at the top of the bracket and just those 2 slots on the bottom. I could put the plate on bare, but I wasn't looking for something to protect it so it doesn't get chipped up.
Also, sorry if this is a dumb question, but my bracket didn't come with any screws for mounting the plate into the bracket... I want black screws, but what kind and what size do I get??

Most of the plate brackets I have purchased or looked at come with either 2 or 4 screws that seems to be a universal fit. The clear cover should fit under the plate bracket mount.
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It started out black with black pack.

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I peeled the FX4 stickers, and off-road rims are all black.

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Front emblem, disassembled and painted semi-gloss with flat black. WARN stick-on removed from bumper.

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Rear just flat black.

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anyone looking to get rid of a set of 5 spoke black OEM rims let me know..
 

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Most of the plate brackets I have purchased or looked at come with either 2 or 4 screws that seems to be a universal fit. The clear cover should fit under the plate bracket mount.
I don't think the ones I've seen will slide into those bottom slots on the bracket. The plate alone will fit, but doesn't look like the opening of the slot is wide enough for anything else.
 


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2021 in carbonized grey. My only gripe with the black package is the 18” wheels. I really wish they had been 17” so I didn’t feel that changing them out was mandatory for me. I ended up getting some methods in black which should go well with the rest. Looking forward to eventually getting them mounted with some 285/70r17 BFGs and some new suspension.
I have a '19 Magnetic Met. 4x4 xlt sport and it would look great with the OEM black 5 spokes...I believe he carbon grey is a bit lighter? GREAT color though!
 

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It started out black with black pack.

AWJeMxu.png


I peeled the FX4 stickers, and off-road rims are all black.

mXLeJCv.jpg


Front emblem, disassembled and painted semi-gloss with flat black. WARN stick-on removed from bumper.

jGHtfTc.jpg


Rear just flat black.

juk1AaL.jpg
mind sharing the tire and wheel specs? It’s sitting really nice.
 

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I have a '19 Magnetic Met. 4x4 xlt sport and it would look great with the OEM black 5 spokes...I believe he carbon grey is a bit lighter? GREAT color though!
Thank you it’s a nice combo. The carbon is a bit of a shifty color. Looks much lighter in direct sunlight than it does at night. It feels like a very modern grey for a truck and seems to go really well with black accents and darker wheels.
 

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Not meaning to hijack a thread, but I have a question since I see in a few of the photos that some have the OEM front license plate bracket. Mine came with one and in PA we don't need a license in front so I ordered a really cool black plate for the front that says "Horsey Mom" in lettering that pretty much matches the Cactus Gray color of my truck with some purple color accent. Has anyone found a flat clear cover that is thin enough to fit along with the metal plate into those two bottom slats of the OEM bracket? I see there are 2 screw holes at the top of the bracket and just those 2 slots on the bottom. I could put the plate on bare, but I wasn't looking for something to protect it so it doesn't get chipped up.
Also, sorry if this is a dumb question, but my bracket didn't come with any screws for mounting the plate into the bracket... I want black screws, but what kind and what size do I get??
Hi Val.

Edit: Never mind, I thought you were looking for the fasteners that mount the bracket to the vehicle.

My Ranger did not come with the front license plate bracket (wish it had) and I wanted to add a grill insert that uses the holes and fasteners for the license plate bracket. I tried a couple of dealership parts departments, and the fasteners were not available. FYI they are M6 x 20mm bolts. Ford part number W714810. I found some M6 bolts at the parts store that I used, but not black, which woulda been nice. They seem to be working fine. Good luck.
 

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Most of the plate brackets I have purchased or looked at come with either 2 or 4 screws that seems to be a universal fit. The clear cover should fit under the plate bracket mount.
The dealer took mine off...I think he used a screwdriver.. I’m pretty sure Sanford is correct.. but the dealer did also say it was a snap on
 

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mind sharing the tire and wheel specs? It’s sitting really nice.
Thank you, I'm pretty happy with it.

3.5 lift front and rear
rims are RWC 360 +35 off-set 17x8.5
Wrangler Duratrak LT285/70-17 10 ply

Cosmetically I would have liked to push out farther, but plan to work the truck pretty hard off-road and trying to keep the foot print as narrow as possible to reduce load on the bearings.

As is, the inside clearance against the suspension gained 10mm
and the outside sidewall moved 30mm farther out.

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