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theonlyway Enthusiast

theonlyway

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I was told you have to get some modification to get the plow kit installed. Does anyone have pictures up close to show exactly what is modified?

 

Has anyone had issues plowing with a 1500? I was told GM is the only full-size truck that doesn't void the warranty with a standard plow.

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Your warranty is fine IF you have plow prep. Regular cab 1500 trucks are the only 1500 that offers plow prep. Any other cab, no plow according to GM.

 

Even if you go with a 1/2 ton specific plow, you in the driver's seat would put you on the limits of being overweighted on the front axle weight rating, and 2 or more people and you will be overweight.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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Ouch, I wouldn't plow with a 1/2 ton......no way.

 

Commercial grade plowing, like doing large parking lots, driveways and what not with repeated abuse for hours at a time. I would agree a 1500 is not cut out for the job.

 

But if he's just plowing his driveway a couple of times a year, a 1500 is more than capable.

theonlyway Enthusiast

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Coming from multiple GM dealers, you can install a plow prep package and still have factory warranty. This isn't for commercial use, but my own driveway. I'm not sure why you fear plowing with a 1500 lol. Many people plow their own driveways with 1500's here in Maine

Andy Seibel Enthusiast

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I agree with the others- a 1500 is more than capable of pushing snow around in your yard. It is not built for commercial applications and the front end is not built to carry a wide commercial plow or V-plow. if you follow the weight limits, you are really limited to the smaller straight blades. I got a Western HTS 7'-6" blade because I like the removable receivers.

 

When I bought my truck, the dealer told me if any parts wore out that looked like a result of plowing, they could void the warranty for that part, but owning a plow does not void the warranty on the truck as a whole.

Andy Seibel Enthusiast

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To the OP's question about modifcations- the only mod required that I am aware, is to cut the plastic valence around the mount/ attachement points. here are some pics of mine with and without the receivers.

 

I also added timbrens just because I wanted to reduce the front end sag with plow raised, but that is not required. I have noticed the new truck has a much better front suspension than my old truck with the torsion bars.

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BabyJayne Enthusiast

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Anyone have issues with hooking up a Western Plow to their 3500? We got our 2016 3500 Sierra and had a Western plow installed. Well, when they did that somehow they messed up the lights. I know for the plow lights they have to hook into the truck lights but now they truck lights flash for about 10 seconds before they finally stay on. When you unhook the plow harness and reconnect the factory lights it works fine. Does anyone know what might be the problem?

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