Overview
The Tuffy Flip-Up License Plate Bracket 189-01 is a black powder coated steel bracket that attaches a front license plate to a winch roller fairlead. It is made for owners whose state requires a front license plate while a winch is fitted.
Tuffy builds the bracket from 16 gauge steel rather than plastic, and it flips up to give winch cable access. It mounts to roller fairleads only and includes hardware for attaching the license plate.
Key features
- Mounts to roller fairleads only
- Flips up to provide winch cable access
- 16 gauge steel construction
- Black powder coat finish
- Includes license plate hardware
Keeping the winch ready
A flip-up plate bracket sits on the roller fairlead, so its pivot and hinge take the same stress as the winch cable path. Check the pivot after winch use, and look for bent steel or loose hardware that could let the plate rattle or move into the cable.
Because the bracket is steel, corrosion is more likely at the bolt holes and pivot, especially on vehicles driven through salt or mud. Clean the area and touch up any bare spots to slow rust. Pick a plate position that keeps the plate readable and leaves room for the winch hook and cable to run freely.
Many owners replace the plate bracket together with the roller fairlead when the winch is upgraded, so check fit against both parts.
- Inspect the pivot after each winch use
- Touch up bare steel to slow rust
- Keep the cable path clear
Specifications
| Brand | Tuffy |
|---|---|
| Part number | 189-01 |
| UPC | 70000597232 |
| Material | 16 gauge steel |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Mounting | Roller fairlead only |
| Included | License plate hardware |
Vehicle fitment
No make, model or years are listed. The bracket is tied to the winch roller fairlead rather than to a vehicle, so fit depends on the fairlead fitted to your winch.
It is designed for roller fairleads only, so check the fairlead type first. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The bracket attaches to a roller fairlead, so a roller fairlead must be on the winch before installation. The flip-up design keeps winch cable access clear when the winch is in use.
What’s included
The flip-up license plate bracket and the license plate hardware.
Not included: A winch roller fairlead, which the bracket mounts to.
