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STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket by TRE

STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Mount

TRE ( Tactical Recovery Equipment ) is proud to introduce their latest product to their line-up of recovery and related items. The Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket now allows Jeeps and other off road vehicles to remain compliant in states that require the use of a front license plate. Most Jeep aftermarket front bumpers with winches are not designed for the use of front license plates to be mounted. TRE fixes this issue with the “first of it’s kind” 2 piece License Plate Bracket that adds a bracket directly behind your hawse fairlead that attaches to the front part of the license plate mount. This allows your license plate to be directly in front of your hawse fairlead. It also allows for a quick removal of your license plate when going off road or you need to use your winch. The Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket is made of 6061 Aluminum and is securely mounted with the use of high quality hardware. The hardware even allows for the use of locking bolts to prevent theft. Each bracket is anodized black using a 2 step Electrolytic process to help prevent fading.

STF License Plate Bracket
STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Mount top View

Designed for use with the TRE Safety Fairlead 5 and the Safety Fairlead 4, the License Plate Bracket will not work when using the “original” winch Safety Thimble installed against the front side of the fairlead. The Safety Thimble must remain in the upright position on the fairlead.

STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket
TRE STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket side view

Installation and Removal of the Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket

Designed to be easy to install, the back mounting plate has been designed in such a way that you do not have to remove your winch rope and Safety Thimble (or hook) during the installation process. The entire installation can be done with basic tools in about 15 minutes.

Once initial installation is complete, removing the License Plate for going off road or when you need to use your winch is quick and easy. You simply pull the 2 pins, unlatch the side brackets and your done. Putting your license plate back on is just as easy when your done on the trail and heading home.

You can find the STF Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket Here