[jtr8151]

I have a really simple problem, without any luck! My license plate was stolen/fell off (not really sure) and I have bought three kits of universal bolts to screw my license plate back into my stock none of which fit. I have a Scion xb '04. Does someone know the demensions of the screws/bolts that fit this... please help

[budwacker]

we had a problem with people stealing plates, putting them on there cars, then stealing gas.....lol.......try to find some torx screws....not many people carry torx and they tend to fasten tighter than standard screw....not sure on the size...good luck!

[Limj147]

Originally Posted by jtr8151

I have a really simple problem, without any luck! My license plate was stolen/fell off (not really sure) and I have bought three kits of universal bolts to screw my license plate back into my stock none of which fit. I have a Scion xb '04. Does someone know the demensions of the screws/bolts that fit this... please help

Well as they sit here in front of me...3/16" machine screws, 3/4" long. The front, if yours were installed the same as mine, they used sheet metal screws...same size. I just changed mine out for some nicer ones and two remaining ones as plugs for the front to hide those unsitely holes that damaged my bumper.

Hope that helps.

[ketchup_xb]

3M double side tape it. then screw it on. thatll do it.

[jtr8151]

I went to Ace Hardware and the 3/16 are too skinny... tried the 1/4-20 and 1/4-28 didn't work either. I think they are 1/4, but maybe 1/4-24... does anyone have any idea? This is killing me!

[Limj147]

Well, I just pulled mine the other day, I can send em to you if you wanna give em a try, I dont need them. They are the originals from the factory.

PM with address if you wanna give em a shot.

[jtr8151]

Thanks for all the replys, ended up buying nylon screws and kind of forced them in, and they worked so I guess i am set!

[grizzly_choppers]

Although your problem is fixed I feel I should fix the info in this thread.

Rear license plate bolts on all Toyotas and Scions for the last 6 or 7 years at least are M6X1.0. They are NOT standard size, but METRIC.

Since the front bolts just go into the plastic you can use just about anything, but a very coarse thread lag screw with a hex head works best.

Happy bolting.

-Alex

[robbiebryan]

i would get a relocation bracket if you need one on the front.