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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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Looks like they sit about level with the lower lip of the valence? Correct me if I am looking at that wrong lol. I would love to grab a Fisher plow but worry about the ground clearance of the push plates.

timstech Enthusiast

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They are even with the slightly elevated part of the lip,however,I did install a 2.25 ReadyLift level kit. As they appear now the lowest part of the mount is 12.5 inches from the ground. My plow installer said the level kit was not needed for this install,I leveled for looks.

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Back in a Bowtie Enthusiast

Back in a Bowtie

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They are even with the slightly elevated part of the lip,however,I did install a 2.25 ReadyLift level kit. As they appear now the lowest part of the mount is 12.5 inches from the ground. My plow installer said the level kit was not needed for this install,I leveled for looks.

have you plowed with this set up yet? Im debating getting one for my silverado but if it came down to plow or level i would go with the level

timstech Enthusiast

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Quick update, Truck plowing well have a lot of snow this week been plowing all week,8 to 12 inches at a time medium to light in weight. I will say its the quietest plow truck I have owned so far good plow truck

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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I thought the 1/2 tons were not set up to plow? Is there a plow prep package you have on your truck?

 

Something about the EPAS steering not good with the towing equipment?

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no special prep my dealer installs Fisher SD plows on several half ton truck every season,they said no problem. Warranty can be disallowed for many reasons including plows and almost any chassis/susp mods,I hope for the best

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Chevy only recommends to plow with a regular cab and you can purchase a snow plow prep package for the truck. This is as follows:

 

 

SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE includes power feed for backup and roof emergency light, (KW7) 170-amp alternator, forward lamp wiring harness, (TRW) Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon, (K47) high-capacity air cleaner, (NZZ) underbody shield and Heavy Duty Front Springs. VYU not available with 20" wheels without Z71 suspension. (Only available on 4WD models.) (VYU)

(Includes (G80) locking rear differential.) (Z82)

 

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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On a 1500, it provides a 3950 FGAWR.

 

and GM rates it for 40lb maximum of permanently attached snow plow mounting hardware and 500 lbs maximum of removable snow plow blade and blade hardware. Maximum plow weights based on a vehicle with average manufacturer option content and 150lbs each for driver and one additional front seat occupant. Additional equipment and occupants can reduce maximum plow weight. Rear compensating weight may be required to maintain front axle weight below 65% of total vehicle weight when equipped with snow plow, consult your snow plow manufacturer for specific compensating weight recommendation.

 

(HD's are rated for about 100/1000 permanent/removable weight)

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ok im thinking of doing a 3.5" lift on my truck because one I hate how low it sits and two for more clearance for when I put the plow on I have a 7.5 fisher sd and I had it on my 2012 with 1.5 level and a two inch block in the rear should I have any issues when I go to my fisher dealer to have hardware and wiring installed or issues hooking up? Im looking to get around the same height as my other truck if not a little bigger

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