My 1965 C10 had a problem: the spot where the license plate used to bolt on was gone — cut out to make room for a gas tank. I needed a plate mount, and I didn’t want to pay someone to fabricate one. This license plate bracket was the cheap fix.
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Quick verdict
This is a steel license plate bracket with the plate mount built in — you just bolt it where you need it. It’s sold as a replacement for 1978-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJs, but the design is simple enough to work as a universal mount on just about anything. If you need a plate holder somewhere there isn’t one, this is a solid, cheap solution. check current price on Amazon
Why I bought it
I bought it because my truck had no place for a plate. The original mounting spot was cut out when I put a gas tank where the plate used to go — that’s not how a 1965 C10 comes stock, so I had to find something that would work. Custom solutions were expensive. This bracket was cheap, had the plate mount built in, and all I had to do was mount it.
What it’s like to use
The bracket is all-steel with a black powder coat finish. It’s built as a direct replacement for the factory part on Wrangler YJs, with a spring-tension hinge so the plate sits quiet and secure. On my C10 I just mounted it where the plate needed to go — the bracket itself does the work, no custom fabrication needed. It’s held up fine since. The listing says it comes with the necessary hardware, and the 5-year warranty is a nice safety net.
Key specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fits | 1978-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ (OE 55007403) |
| Material | Alloy steel, black powder coat |
| Dimensions | 15″ x 9″ |
| Hinge | Spring tension, quiet and secure |
| Warranty | Limited 5-year |
| Includes | License plate bracket, necessary hardware |
Who should skip it
If your vehicle already has a working plate mount, you don’t need this. And if you’re looking for a front plate bracket for a modern car, this is a rear bracket built for older Jeeps — check fitment before you buy. It’s for the situation where you need a plate holder and there isn’t one.
FAQ
Does this license plate bracket fit a Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Yes. It’s a direct OE replacement for 1978-1995 Wrangler YJ models, replacing factory part 55007403. It’s all-steel with a black powder coat finish and a spring-tension hinge, so it mounts like the factory piece.
Can I use it on a vehicle that isn’t a Jeep?
That’s exactly what I did. The bracket has the plate mount built in, so as long as you can bolt it to something solid, it works as a universal plate holder. I mounted mine on a 1965 C10 where the original plate location had been cut out for a gas tank.
Does it come with mounting hardware?
The listing says the box includes the license plate bracket and necessary hardware. The bracket itself is the main piece — you’re mounting a plate holder, not fabricating one.
Bottom line
If you need a license plate mount where there isn’t one, this bracket is the cheap, simple fix. It’s built like a factory part, it’s steel, and it saved me from paying for a custom solution. check current price on Amazon