Install notes and evidence

AEV estimated install time: 1 Hour. Use the manufacturer guide and verify vehicle configuration before quoting.

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AEV Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket for AEV EX/RX Front Bumper

Vendor fitment source captured. Front bumper fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

This License Plate Mounting Kit offers a headache-free solution for customers in a state requiring a front license plate and have a winch installed in their AEV EX/RX Front Bumper with a hawse fairlead. Designed specifically for a hawse style fairlead, installation is clean and simple, requiring no modifications to the EX/RX Front Bumper or the fairlead itself. Most importantly, when use of a winch is required for vehicle recovery, the license plate can be quickly removed and stowed away inside the vehicle. Order this front bumper license plate holder from AEV Conversions today.

SKU

12301080AC

Price

$60

Role

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Winch compatibility

AEV Hawse Fairlead License Plate Bracket for AEV EX/RX Front Bumper has winch/fairlead information in the product details. Treat that as a fitment path, not a blank yes: verify the exact winch model, mount or plate, fairlead, wiring route, recovery points, and front-end weight before quoting.

Sources

- AEV product page: https://aev-conversions.com/products/hawse-fairlead-license-plate-bracket-ex-rx-front-bumper

- Manufacturer instruction: AEV Ram HD Hawse Fairlead Front License Plate Kit Installation Guide

- Manufacturer instruction: Hawse Fairlead License Plate Installation Guide

- Vendor fitment source captured. Front bumper fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

Fitment and build notes

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For bolt-on parts, the last check is the exact vehicle and option setup: year/model/trim, sensors or cameras, lights, winch or recovery plan, finish, related brackets, and whether the customer is installing it or sending it to a shop.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

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Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-24