Solara Front License Plate Bracket

[GaryPSU]

I picked up my new Solara SLE convertible on June 3rd. The dealer put self tapping screws through the soft bumper to hold my front (NJ) license plate. It looks terrible. Where can I purchase a "bracket" that will add space to the top so that the plate will hang vertically, and not on a 30 degree angle?
Gary

[steve-o]

Originally Posted by GaryPSU

I picked up my new Solara SLE convertible on June 3rd. The dealer put self tapping screws through the soft bumper to hold my front (NJ) license plate. It looks terrible. Where can I purchase a "bracket" that will add space to the top so that the plate will hang vertically, and not on a 30 degree angle?
Gary

You can order the part from the Dealership. It is part Number
75101-AA050 Bracket Sub-Assembly. I just bought one myself for my SE. Best 20.00 you'll spend E-Z to install the directions are right on the back it comes in.

[coal miner]

Okay, here's a tip. If you use one of those license plate frames be sure it doesn't cover up the name of the state. They give out tickets like crazy here in New York & New Jersey for a tampered license plate. Coal Miner in Jersey

[steve-o]

Originally Posted by coal miner

Okay, here's a tip. If you use one of those license plate frames be sure it doesn't cover up the name of the state. They give out tickets like crazy here in New York & New Jersey for a tampered license plate. Coal Miner in Jersey

Thanks they don't like license plate covers neither. FYI Toyota stopped installing License plate BRACKETS on the front to save money. The car looks nicer with the assembly which is available at any Toyota parts dealer. Prices will vary by a few bucks. Here are some pics..

[GaryPSU]

Thanks for the info.
Gary

[sgtbookie]

Has anyone on here tried this bracket with an 06 4Runner? Trying to figure out if Toyo sells one or if I should fabricate something.

Thanks.

[GaryPSU]

The bracket was only $11.50 from the Toyota parts dept. It was a snap to install. It had to be ordered. Amazingly the parts guy was not familiar with it. You'd think everyone in New Jersey would want it. I couldn't believe Toyota or the dealer wouldn't include this in states that require it - it probably costs them $4 - for a $30,000 sale. Regarding other applications, the bracket follows the horizontal curve of the bumper and "hooks" underneath it, so it probably is a 2nd generation Solara item only. However, I can only assume that they make one for the 4Runner and others.
Gary

[PXLpainter]

Here in CA they "usually" don't give tickets (moving violations) or stop you because you dont' have a front license plate -but some cities (like Hollyweird) will give you a parking ticket if you don't have one.

I think they look like *** prsonally and totally ruin the nose of just about any car - and would rather pay the occasional $25 fine for not having one than to drive around with that on the nose of my Solara!

Solution: Carry the extra plate in your glove box and toss it in the dash when you park.

[barng]

Originally Posted by PXLpainter

Here in CA they "usually" don't give tickets (moving violations) or stop you because you dont' have a front license plate -but some cities (like Hollyweird) will give you a parking ticket if you don't have one.

I think they look like *** prsonally and totally ruin the nose of just about any car - and would rather pay the occasional $25 fine for not having one than to drive around with that on the nose of my Solara!

Solution: Carry the extra plate in your glove box and toss it in the dash when you park.

Here's a tip for you. If you decide you don't want to hang a plate on the front of your car, just leave it off- DON'T put it on the dash. CA VC says there must be a plate attached to the front of the car. If you get stopped, you can always say it must have fallen off. Putting it on the dash tells LE you KNOW it's supposed to be on the car. All of my cops friends cite people who keep them on the dash.

[PXLpainter]

Originally Posted by barng

Here's a tip for you. If you decide you don't want to hang a plate on the front of your car, just leave it off- DON'T put it on the dash. CA VC says there must be a plate attached to the front of the car. If you get stopped, you can always say it must have fallen off. Putting it on the dash tells LE you KNOW it's supposed to be on the car. All of my cops friends cite people who keep them on the dash.

So what you're saying is you're screwed no matter what?

I only toss mine in the dash when I'm parked in LA (nobody else has ever given me crap about it) but it goes in the glove box when I'm driving.

Since the parking nazi's don't give a rip about "why" it isn't on there, there's no chance for explanation anyway. As long as its in the windshield, they can't check that box that says (Front Plate Not Visible)

Also - since I have plugs in the holes of the bumper, it'd be a pretty lame excuse to say "it must have just fallen off"!

I found it much easier to pull out the beat-up dented one and tell them a new one is on order.

[crisp]

Here in Ohio it is mandatory..... and I "forced the hand of the LAW" on more than one occassion. Each time, I would tell them that I asked them there at the BMV (DMV etc... for some) when I got plates, and they said the only thing they could state for certain was that "they strongly encouraged" placement of the plate, but did not "think" it was required.... (yeah, RIGHT! ) I stated the same to several officers over many years who similarly did not produce any specific "evidence", but told me to "put it on" as soon as I got home, etc...

Then one day, a mature "full grown bear" (we have a lot of those in Ohio ) pulled me over for speed, and calmly stated the license plate was missing and required immediate attention. (He let me off on a warning on the speed... well over 80 in my Supra...) I told him I had never had the plate on, because of the cosmetics, and pointed out that there were no "holes" in the bumper....(true), and explained the "project car" nature of the Supra.... I explained the "BMV position", and did it politely. The mature officer proceeded to the trunk of his trooper, pulled out one of two 5-6" thick bound volumes, and sifted through it until he was able to cite "....motor vehicle license plate display standard blank-blank-blank.... section x, sub-point blah-blah.... and there is was in black-and-white. He looked me straight in the eye and said, "well, that clears that up for you now.... I would advise that you attach your plate at your first opportunity, next time, I would have to cite you."

I thanked the officer, and committed to replace the plate. I also replaced my other vehicle front plates.... until the Solara came along, and the dealer drilled two self-tapping screws into the bumper the day I took delivery. Didn't even fit the CONTOUR of the bumper.... YUCK! Furtunately, as luck would have it, I was in a rush and went through a reputable soft-cloth automatic wash.... and when I did my regular "walk-around" after the exit.... the plate was "hanging on" by just one screw, as the other one had "pulled through" since there was no washer on the undersized head of the screw.

Now my plate sits in the trunk, bent with a "countersunk" hole from the "pull-through". I leave one screw in the bumper hole, and the other an open hole. Both are quite small, and you really don't even see it until you are RIGHT on top of the car, and even then, it tends to escape the eye. But IF I should ever get stopped, I have my 100% guarenteed alibi for Officer "SIR", on any given stop.

- crisp

[442guy]

Ladies and Gentlemen: I have just joined this posting group for two reasons: First, thanks for the info about the front license plate bracket for my new 2007 Solara. Second, please be advised that the 75101-AA050 part number for the bracket is NOT CORRECT (at least that's what happened to me). The Bracket that has part number 75101-AA050 is for PRE-2007 Solaras. The change in the front fascia requires a different part.
Fortunately, my dealer found a different part number from Toyota (it was listed as a "Dealer Option") and fits the 2007 just fine. I'm sorry, but I don't have the number handy. If necessary, I can obtain it and will post if needed. The difference is the constuction of the tab that hooks under the lower bumper section. There's a vertical strut in the 2007 bumper that makes the difference. Perhaps Toyota is being a little lazy and just sending out whatever bracket happens to be at the top of the parts bin when the order comes in.

Thanks again.

[saxman28]

Originally Posted by GaryPSU

I picked up my new Solara SLE convertible on June 3rd. The dealer put self tapping screws through the soft bumper to hold my front (NJ) license plate. It looks terrible. Where can I purchase a "bracket" that will add space to the top so that the plate will hang vertically, and not on a 30 degree angle?
Gary

Hi,

same here. When he pulled the SLE Solara Black on Black to the front of the dealership for me to take, the first thing I noticed was the lifted license plate bracket - looked terrible IMHO. share a solution if you find one.

Alan Russell