Any body plow snow?

[harborfire17]

I know it is early to start thinking about snow plowing. I just bought a truck with a plow and was wondering how much lift can I do and still be able to plow. I don't want to get into modifying the plow rig or my frame. I was only going to go 2.5 inches at first but the 4 inch kit is only $50 more

[sonjaab]

Your asking for trouble !

A lift throws off the plow scraping angle to the ground.

But do what ya want.

[Mark13]

If you want to do zero mods to your plow frame you can't do much over stock or at best leveled for your truck.

What kinda truck and plow are we talking here? Some have a bit more adjustability then others.

Edit, and it's never to early to be talking of snow, lots of guys are putting bids out very soon for lots they wish to get the account for this winter.

[bighead38]

I plow with this:

[Zodiac]

Originally Posted by Mark13

Edit, and it's never to early to be talking of snow, lots of guys are putting bids out very soon for lots they wish to get the account for this winter.

My bids go out on Wednesday.

[harborfire17]

Thanks for the info fella's I will probably just go with a 1 or 2 inch add a leaf if anything and maybe some 33's
Mark 13 the truck is 1987 V2500 gmc 4x4.

[go-go-gomez]

i plow with my 82 k10 with a 2.5 inch lift and 33's. the angle of the plow is fine, just use the top holes on the plow frame, i haven't had any problems yet. but i only plowed for one season with it....
contract agreements went out today, i only do driveways, so probably get most of them back...

[Mark13]

Originally Posted by harborfire17

Thanks for the info fella's I will probably just go with a 1 or 2 inch add a leaf if anything and maybe some 33's
Mark 13 the truck is 1987 V2500 gmc 4x4.

I'm assuming being an older truck your running a conventional mount (where just the blade comes off, lights and pump stay on the truck). Those are harder to adjust for height I'm assuming compared to the newer styles where the only think left on the truck is a mount under the front bumper. Depending on your setup your truck sitting 3-4" higher then stock shouldn't be to big of a problem. One thing you want to remember is to keep the A frame (where the angle cylinders attach and the bottom of the plow that hooks to the truck) parallel to the ground the best you can.

[GreaseDog]

Originally Posted by go-go-gomez

i plow with my 82 k10 with a 2.5 inch lift and 33's. the angle of the plow is fine, just use the top holes on the plow frame, i haven't had any problems yet. but i only plowed for one season with it....

and my 80 K2500 with 2.5" AAL and 33s is too high. there is no more adjustment.

need to see what i can do about modifying the frame before this winter. i've spent the last 2 winters not being able to back drag for sh!t. really sucks on the driveways. of course, i need to worry about getting the automatic in the truck, and the new injected motor first...

[01SilvyZ71]

what is this snow plowing you speak of??

[Mark13]

Originally Posted by 01SilvyZ71

what is this snow plowing you speak of??

It's white gold that falls from the sky.

[go-go-gomez]

Originally Posted by GreaseDog

and my 80 K2500 with 2.5" AAL and 33s is too high. there is no more adjustment.

need to see what i can do about modifying the frame before this winter. i've spent the last 2 winters not being able to back drag for sh!t. really sucks on the driveways. of course, i need to worry about getting the automatic in the truck, and the new injected motor first...

thats interesting, waht kind of plow are you running? minute mount? i was worried about it at first, but last year everything worked fine.

[GreaseDog]

Originally Posted by Mark13

It's white gold that falls from the sky.

pennies from heaven.

Originally Posted by go-go-gomez

thats interesting, waht kind of plow are you running? minute mount? i was worried about it at first, but last year everything worked fine.

nope, no minute mount. just a good old trusty Western conventional.

[CountryChevy15]

anyone got any suggestions as to where to get a nice plow for a 97 k1500?

[WalleYe'D]

Originally Posted by CountryChevy15

anyone got any suggestions as to where to get a nice plow for a 97 k1500?

Craigslist...

[Mark13]

Originally Posted by CountryChevy15

anyone got any suggestions as to where to get a nice plow for a 97 k1500?

Plowsite.com. Become a member (free) and you can search the forsale section. Where I found mine.

Where about's in IL are you?

[GreaseDog]

EBay. that's where i bought mine, just outside of Chicago.

[CountryChevy15]

Originally Posted by WalleYe'D

Craigslist...

done that and found nothing

Originally Posted by Mark13

Where about's in IL are you?

Bloomington, Illinois and i deff will check that site out.

[Mark13]

Originally Posted by CountryChevy15

Bloomington, Illinois and i deff will check that site out.

I'm in Woodstock. There is quite a few members on ps that are from around this area.

[CountryChevy15]

Well im looking to get into the business. I mow 15 apartments for one guy in the summer and they all have lots that have a 6 car carport and a driveway then a few driveways here and there. How much do you usually charge for that sorta stuff? Im trying to see if it would be a wise investment for me to buy a plow setup for my truck. Then i gotta find a cheap plow that fits the truck.