Front License Plate Question??

Hola-
I'm trying to solve the age-old conundrum of trying to mount a front license plate to a 2021 Trail Limited Ed. (cuz I have to in the lame, circling-the-drain state of Colorado) and wondered about zip tying it to the grill, as shown in this photo I found on the internet. My concern is that it could cause problems with air intake and engine cooling. Anyone run their 4Runner like this and can reassure me that this is the way to go? Sure would be an easy fix if it won't cause issues. Thanks for any help you can offer. Doug Dillingham Ohio City, Colorado

 

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Genuine Toyota License Plate Bracket (Front) 75101-04011 | eBay

 

I should have specified that I'd like to not drill into the valence if I don't have to. Thanks for the link to the bracket though!

 

Poke a bunch of holes in the plate for airflow?

 

You want something like this:

$60 License Plate Holder Front Bumper Mount Bracket Compatible with Toyota 4Runner 5th gen N280,Crown,Mirai,No Drilling Installs in Seconds Front License Plate Bracket

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-4...e+bracket+5th+gen+4runner,aps,104&sr=8-8&th=1

 

Not mounting one is certainly an idea that every bone in my body wants to adopt, but obviously I wouldn't love driving around always wondering if every cop I pass is gonna give me a high-dollar ticket. But, I will have to mull that one over.

 

The valence is sacrificial once you take your Trail Edition on trails Here's a site get a vinyl decal made with your plate, that you can stick on your valence: https://adhesivereplica.com/ Beware it costs almost as much as a replacement valence

 

It's just a cheap piece of plastic, not a Jaguar E Type or Toyota 2000GT. I wouldn't lose sleep over drilling into it for the OEM bracket linked above.

 

I haven't had a front plate since I bought mine new in 2016.

Stick it to the man.