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Hello,

I was wondering whether it is necessary to remove the front fascia to install the ZL1 Addons front license plate receiver and mount. On the website it says that "Installs from below by removing front belly pan. Requires mechanical skills to install."

However, the video of the installation procedure for the tow hook and receiver shows that the front fascia needs to be removed. My understanding is that the receiver for the tow hook and the license plate mount is the same.

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I installed this from 392 advisers. I bought it from their eBay shop. I think it cost 90 bucks. Took a matter of a few minutes to install. No drilling or removing of anything.

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The ZL1 Addons mount is a pain to install. I did it as I needed it for a front tow hook, and now that I’m in a state that requires a front license plate I use it for that too.

If you just need a license plate mount there are easier options. If you just need a tow hook there are better options. If you need both, the ZL1 Addons is probably the best choice.
 
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I installed this from 392 advisers. I bought it from their eBay shop. I think it cost 90 bucks. Took a matter of a few minutes to install. No drilling or removing of anything.
That looks pretty good. I'll look into it. Is it pretty sturdy? No noise at speed?
 
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The ZL1 Addons mount is a pain to install. I did it as I needed it for a front tow hook, and now that I’m in a state that requires a front license plate I use it for that too.

If you just need a license plate mount there are easier options. If you just need a tow hook there are better options. If you need both, the ZL1 Addons is probably the best choice.
Thank you for the input. Did you have to take off the front fascia to install it?
 

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That looks pretty good. I'll look into it. Is it pretty sturdy? No noise at speed?
Very sturdy, no noise. I was impressed with the quality.
 

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Thank you for the input. Did you have to take off the front fascia to install it?
I tried but couldn't get the full thing off. I found that I was able to do the install from the top by removing the fasteners on the top of the fascia and working between the fascia and radiator support. Still a PITA.
 
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I tried but couldn't get the full thing off. I found that I was able to do the install from the top by removing the fasteners on the top of the fascia and working between the fascia and radiator support. Still a PITA.
Dang that does not sound fun...
 

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honeybadger and i installed the front tow hook in a couple hours in his driveway. we took off the front bumper and it made it super simple. hardest part was taking off the inner fender liner and making sure to remember the bolts that hold the bumper to the fenders.

after that it was easy.

that 392 advisers plate holder looks dope though!
 

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I installed my ZL1 Addons tow hook/ front LP mount without removing the front fascia. Pulled off splitter and belly pan and did from below. It wasn't difficult, just finicky.
 

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Same here .... . ... installed from below without removing the facia. Smaller hands may work better, the space is tight, but wasn't too bad.
 
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I installed this from 392 advisers. I bought it from their eBay shop. I think it cost 90 bucks. Took a matter of a few minutes to install. No drilling or removing of anything.
Do you think it is possible to mount this in an off center configuration (off to one side)?
 

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Do you think it is possible to mount this in an off center configuration (off to one side)?
The reason why I mounted it in the center is because when the license plate is off, the black bracket is not very noticeable with the black stripes behind.
I do not see a reason why it cannot be mounted off-center.
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