Got my plow installed!
10-04-2011, 05:17 PM
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NICE!
I have logged many many years of snow plowing and that is one sweet set up!!
Looks like more fun then the 200HP 4WD tractor and 19' plow (yes 19 feet not a typ-o) I've driven in the past.
Let it snow let it snow let it snow = $$$$$ for mods
I have logged many many years of snow plowing and that is one sweet set up!!
Looks like more fun then the 200HP 4WD tractor and 19' plow (yes 19 feet not a typ-o) I've driven in the past.
Let it snow let it snow let it snow = $$$$$ for mods
10-04-2011, 06:34 PM
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I dont post here much, but figured I would share my latest addition. I own a Landscape/Snow Plowing company here in Western NY. I have been plowing for 15 years and was in the market for a new truck this year. My Diesel F250 does all of my commercial properties, but I needed something that was maneuverable for my residential's but could also be used to tow my landscape trailer. Here's the details:
2009 Wrangler X Auto
Western HTS 7'6" Plow
33" Goodyear Duratrac's Load rating E
16" Alloy Wheels from Tire Rack
4.10 Gears
Timbren's in front and rear
Class IV hitch (custom fabbed)
Air Lift Bags out back
Hideaway strobes in reverse lights, 4.5" Nova wic 3's in rear bumper, Whelen Guardian roof mount lights
Tranny cooler
Superchips tuner
3" Sidesteps
In the process of building a set of Dana 60 axles that will be installed after this plowing season
Enjoy!!!
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2009 Wrangler X Auto
Western HTS 7'6" Plow
33" Goodyear Duratrac's Load rating E
16" Alloy Wheels from Tire Rack
4.10 Gears
Timbren's in front and rear
Class IV hitch (custom fabbed)
Air Lift Bags out back
Hideaway strobes in reverse lights, 4.5" Nova wic 3's in rear bumper, Whelen Guardian roof mount lights
Tranny cooler
Superchips tuner
3" Sidesteps
In the process of building a set of Dana 60 axles that will be installed after this plowing season
Enjoy!!!
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10-04-2011, 07:08 PM
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Well I wish you luck with that, but that looks like a hell of a lot of plow for a jeep....IMO. Not to say it won't work, but if you get a little too carried away it can, and WILL tear the shit out of your front end.....REAL quick. If I was to put on a plow on my jk, it would probably be a Lexan type w/ steel frame...SO much lighter and still real HD. Just so you know, I've plowed snow since I was old enough to drive (I'm 55). I currently plow with a Boss and a one ton cumins diesel. Good Luck, but take it REAL easy if you want your JK to last.
A couple years back I planned on getting a beater YJ and throwing a plow on for the winter season. Lots of Snow and lots of rich folk with big driveways
$$$$$$$$ in the area of NJ i lived in
10-04-2011, 08:16 PM
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10-04-2011, 08:22 PM
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Well I wish you luck with that, but that looks like a hell of a lot of plow for a jeep....IMO. Not to say it won't work, but if you get a little too carried away it can, and WILL tear the shit out of your front end.....REAL quick. If I was to put on a plow on my jk, it would probably be a Lexan type w/ steel frame...SO much lighter and still real HD. Just so you know, I've plowed snow since I was old enough to drive (I'm 55). I currently plow with a Boss and a one ton cumins diesel. Good Luck, but take it REAL easy if you want your JK to last.
See above^
10-05-2011, 08:54 AM
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10-05-2011, 03:20 PM
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I used to run a 9' on my 3/4 ton diesel truck. That looks like atleast 8'? That is a lot of weight for a Jeep; but if you clear parking lots it's time and money.
I strongly recommend a set of timbrens (rubber springs) on the front - they're cheap and will keep the front end from getting wrecked any quicker than it will anyways. You can take them off during wheeling season.
When you hit the end of a push and the front end slams down it'll be nice and soft. Not to mention when you catch a curb or pothole.
EDIT: re-read it. Smart man - those Timbrens will save the Jeep.
I strongly recommend a set of timbrens (rubber springs) on the front - they're cheap and will keep the front end from getting wrecked any quicker than it will anyways. You can take them off during wheeling season.
When you hit the end of a push and the front end slams down it'll be nice and soft. Not to mention when you catch a curb or pothole.
EDIT: re-read it. Smart man - those Timbrens will save the Jeep.