Snow plow question

[FlyinGN]

I have a 2001 2500 hd regular cab 6.0/4.11/limited slip /4WD and had a new 9' plow mounted on. The dealer said it was strong nuff to push it but when the truck body installer installed it it makes the front end sag and i cannot drive it without the plow hitting the ground on small bumps.. Forget about angling it.. The plow place said to crank the torsion bars to raise the front end. Does this sound reaasonable? What are the bad side effects?  Should I trade the plow for an 8' one?

Thanks, Frank

[Shaners]

You could crank on the torsion bars to raise the front of your truck, but that will cause a very stiff ride when you're not carrying the plow.  You will also have to have the front realigned after doing so...

Since the plow is new and I'm assuming the plow dealer will give you full credit towards an 8' plow, I'd suggest taking your truck to the Chevy dealer and ask him what he thinks with the 9'.  If he thinks it's too much then I'd get the credit and purchase an 8' instead.

There are some nice Lexan plows available that wouldn't weigh near as much, and there may even be a Lexan 9' V-plow.  

I don't know much about plowing snow, but explore your options...

Good Luck, and welcome to GM-Trucks.com

 

(Edited by Shaners at 5:06 am on Sep. 6, 2001)

[Stepside Z]

It sounds like the plow is a bit too heavy for the front. You could crank the fron torsion bars and that would help. You could replace the front bars for a higher rated torsion bar. I just checked Fisher Engineerings site and the difference in weight between 8' and 9' foot plows is 70lbs. I am not sure that the weight difference is enough to make a difference.

[BIG BLUE]

FlyinGN,

Welcome to the site!  Glad to have another HD owner here.  Like Shaners said you could crank up the torsion bars a bit but check the alingment afterwards.  That 9' should not be that much weight difference than an 8' IMHO.  If you have not already, and have a few hours to burn, then check out this link below.  Almost every question I've ever had on plowing has been answered there.

Happy reading:

http://www.plowsite.com/

BIG BLUE

[FlyinGN]

Thanks guys. In that play forum, there is a co in Canada who has rubber helper 'springs' for the front end to stop sagging.. I ordered a set. We will see how they work..

Frank

[sonjaab]

Flyin,

Do you have snow plow prep package ?

I'm ready for a new plow.  Prob. a western

again 8 ft...........

Had a 7 1/2 western on my 97 1/2 ton

NEVER had a problem with front sag.

Is your plow blade hitting ? or the frame ?

What  about adjusting your lift chain

when not plowing ?

Check out  that plowsite.com

Some of them fellas know the tricks.

Good luck...........Geo

 

(Edited by sonjaab at 4:25 pm on Sep. 7, 2001)

[FlyinGN]

George, my truck had the snow plow prep and the trailer towing package. In other words, its as heavy duty as you can get on a 2500 HD:), It even has the optional tires..

The plow bottom edge is hitting. Its a Diamond bottom edge breakaway 9' plow. If I raise the chain I may not be able to allow the plow to rest on the ground and allow to float when needed. Im gonna crank the torsion bars a lil and add this rubber auxilery springs..

Frank

[sonjaab]

Frank.

Diamond huh ? One STOUT plow ,heavy too

Thats why I go with western lighter i guess.

Crank up those torsion bars, mark em' before

and after and let it down in summer.

I hope I won"t have any problems.......

Good luck with you new rig ..see you at plowsite.com

or here..............Geo

[sonjaab]

Frank,

Check out www.timbren.com

Those rubber helpers are called timbren

loadbusters.....Check em' out !

........Geo

[FlyinGN]

George, those are the ones I bought:)I should be gettin em next week..

Frank

[FlyinGN]

Got the Timbren helper springs on and it solved the front end sagging! Thanks guys!

 

Frank

[antig24]

cool, btw, welcome to the site