Install notes and evidence

AEV estimated install time: 30 Minutes. Use the manufacturer guide and verify vehicle configuration before quoting.

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AEV Hawse Fairlead License Plate Mounting Kit

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

Hawse Fairlead license plate mount offers a headache-free mounting solution for customers who live in a state that requires a front license plate and has a winch installed in their AEV front bumper. AEV License Plate Mounting Kits are offered in two configurations, designed specifically for either a roller or a hawse style fairlead. Installation is clean and simple, requiring no modifications to the AEV Front Bumper or the fairlead. Most importantly, when the use of a winch is required for vehicle recovery, the license plate can be quickly removed and stowed away inside the vehicle. This Hawse Fairlead license plate bracket kit will not work if you have an EX or RX front bumper. Please use.

SKU

10404003AB

Price

$48

Role

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Winch compatibility

AEV Hawse Fairlead License Plate Mounting Kit 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-mounting-kit

- 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.

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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