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Hi, I have searched multiple threads and can only find limited information about the "new" style GM trucks. I'm hoping to centralize the information so future people can find it better than I did. I recently bought a 2015 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab with the 5.3 liter. I know its not a HD plow truck, I'm really only looking to do my driveway and maybe a few neighbors. I previously had a 1998 1500 with a Western, so I have experience plowing with a 1/2 ton and did not have too much difficulty.
The issue I'm having is trying to decide which plow to go with. The local dealers don't know a lot about the "new" trucks, and even less about the 1500 models. I am hoping to get some advice & photos from you guys who have installed a plow on the 2014 and newer half ton trucks. I have Hiniker and Boss dealers nearby, also Western but I'm leaning toward the first two. I am aware that Boss sells a replacement Valence with notches cut out of it. Any thoughts on those?
If you have any advice or tips and tricks regarding the front valance/ lower bumper/ air dam that has to be trimmed, I'd love to hear it. I think I've decided to get a leveling kit. I'm not sure if the 2" front lift can help avoid having to cut anything or not. I see a lot of guys use the timbrens also, I'm not convinced I need those if I use the leveling kit.
So please post if you have any experience with the new 1/2 ton trucks. I'm not interested in the 2500 or 3500, since those have different frames and bumpers, and they are not applicable to my situation. Any photos of your installation would be appreciated. I hope this provides a resource for others who come across the same issues I have found.
Thanks for any help, and safe plowing!
The issue I'm having is trying to decide which plow to go with. The local dealers don't know a lot about the "new" trucks, and even less about the 1500 models. I am hoping to get some advice & photos from you guys who have installed a plow on the 2014 and newer half ton trucks. I have Hiniker and Boss dealers nearby, also Western but I'm leaning toward the first two. I am aware that Boss sells a replacement Valence with notches cut out of it. Any thoughts on those?
If you have any advice or tips and tricks regarding the front valance/ lower bumper/ air dam that has to be trimmed, I'd love to hear it. I think I've decided to get a leveling kit. I'm not sure if the 2" front lift can help avoid having to cut anything or not. I see a lot of guys use the timbrens also, I'm not convinced I need those if I use the leveling kit.
So please post if you have any experience with the new 1/2 ton trucks. I'm not interested in the 2500 or 3500, since those have different frames and bumpers, and they are not applicable to my situation. Any photos of your installation would be appreciated. I hope this provides a resource for others who come across the same issues I have found.
Thanks for any help, and safe plowing!