DV8 Offroad Flip-Up Fairlead License Plate Bracket

The DV8 Offroad Flip-Up Fairlead License Plate Bracket (LPBM-02) is a 3.5mm steel bolt-on mount that attaches to a winch fairlead and keeps a front license plate accessible for street driving without blocking winch rope access off-road. The bracket pivots up and out of the way when the winch rope is needed, then folds back down in seconds for road use. It is compatible with any standard flat fairlead mount and most recessed fairlead mounts.

Stay Street Legal Without Removing Your Plate

Removing a front license plate every time a vehicle leaves pavement is time-consuming and easy to forget, which can result in a citation on the way home. The DV8 Offroad flip-up bracket eliminates that step: the plate stays mounted at all times, flipping up to clear the fairlead when the winch rope is deployed and folding back down before returning to the road. The pivot takes seconds and requires no tools.

Built from 3.5mm Steel with a Durable Powder Coat

The bracket is fabricated from 3.5mm steel plate and finished in a micro-texture black powder coat. The micro-texture finish resists surface scratches and blends with the textured surfaces common on aftermarket bumpers and fairlead housings, so the bracket reads as a deliberate part of the front-end build rather than an afterthought.

Features

• Flip-up pivot: rotates up to provide full access to the winch rope, folds down for street use
• Universal flat fairlead fit: compatible with any standard flat fairlead mount
• Recessed fairlead compatibility: fits most recessed standard fairlead mounts (does not fit FBTT2-05)
• 3.5mm steel plate construction: fabricated from 3.5mm steel for rigidity
• Micro-texture black powder coat: scratch-resistant finish matches textured bumper surfaces
• Bolt-on installation: direct-fit, no cutting or drilling; estimated 30-minute install

Specifications

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, DEHP, and bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Who This Is For and Isn't

The DV8 Offroad Flip-Up Fairlead License Plate Bracket suits any vehicle with a winch mounted behind a standard flat fairlead or most recessed standard fairleads, where the owner needs to maintain a front license plate for street legality without removing it for off-road use.

This bracket does not fit roller style fairleads and does not fit the DV8 Offroad FBTT2-05 recessed fairlead. It is not a vehicle-specific mount and does not include a winch, fairlead, or license plate light.

Common Questions

What types of fairleads does this bracket fit?

The DV8 Offroad Flip-Up Fairlead License Plate Bracket is compatible with any standard flat fairlead mount and most recessed standard fairlead mounts. It does not fit roller style fairleads, and it does not fit the DV8 Offroad FBTT2-05 recessed fairlead specifically.

How does the flip-up mechanism work?

The license plate bracket pivots on a hinge at the fairlead mount point. When winch rope access is needed off-road, the plate flips up and out of the way. When returning to paved roads, the bracket folds back down to its street-legal position. No tools are required for the pivot operation.

How involved is the installation?

The DV8 Offroad LPBM-02 is a fully bolt-on bracket with no cutting or drilling required. DV8 Offroad estimates installation at approximately 30 minutes, though actual time will vary depending on the installer's experience and the existing fairlead setup.

What is the bracket made of?

The flip-up license plate bracket is fabricated from 3.5mm steel plate and finished in a micro-texture black powder coat. The micro-texture finish resists surface scratches and is designed to complement the textured surfaces common on aftermarket bumpers.

Is this bracket vehicle-specific?

The DV8 Offroad Flip-Up Fairlead License Plate Bracket is a universal design. Fitment is determined by fairlead type (standard flat or most recessed standard fairleads), not by vehicle make, model, or year. It is not compatible with roller style fairleads.