My holes are approximately 1.25" from the lower edge. This might work if you are mounting your bracket to the sill under the tailgate, and you have no bumper obstruction. You don't want to mount it too high so that it interferes with the tailgate operation.
I'm told there were no "factory bumpers" back in Task Force days. Your bumper, if you had one, was installed at the dealership or after-market shop.
I wouldn't be surprised one bit if license plate installation was addressed soley at the dealership level. They'd probably drill holes in the sill if you didn't buy a bumper, or they'd move the mounting bracket to a location suitable to the bumper style purchased. My step bumper has no provisions to mount the bracket at the center notch- the design simply won't allow it.
Bill
