[JaysLawns]

Hey guys i am new to plowing and have a chance to pick up a few commercial properties that are smaller parking lots. Now my question is I have an 02 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L Vortec extended cab and is a 1/2 ton. Can it handle a 7.5 boss or western blade? Will it be reliable for a couple years until I can get a 3/4 or 1 ton? Thanks to all that reply.

JJ

 

[DJ Contracting]

Hey guys i am new to plowing and have a chance to pick up a few commercial properties that are smaller parking lots. Now my question is I have an 02 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L Vortec extended cab and is a 1/2 ton. Can it handle a 7.5 boss or western blade? Will it be reliable for a couple years until I can get a 3/4 or 1 ton? Thanks to all that reply.

JJ

Yes they can but look at my equipment.

 

[sechracer]

It will work just fine. Just remember to do your routine maitnance and upkeep. Also try to use the truck, not beat the snot out of it.

 

[JaysLawns]

Does your guy's truck front end really sag in the front or do you put some weight in the bed? Did you guys upgrade any suspension to the truck? Thanks.

JJ

 

[MileHigh]

Does your guy's truck front end really sag in the front or do you put some weight in the bed? Did you guys upgrade any suspension to the truck? Thanks.

JJ

Timbrens and 500# ballast weight behind the rear axle, and your trucks a tank.

98 F-150 4x4 w/timbrens
Meyer ST 7.5

 

[DJ Contracting]

Timbrens and 500# ballast weight behind the rear axle, and your trucks a tank.

98 F-150 4x4 w/timbrens
Meyer ST 7.5

Yeah what he said.

 

[streetfrog]

You can always "tweak" the torsion bar a lil bit if need be. Just dont go more than 1 inch raise on nose. If you go more than that you will wearout the frontend parts prematurely when not loaded with a plow.

 

[JaysLawns]

What are timbrens and ballast? Where can you buy them at? Thanks.

JJ

 

[MileHigh]

What are timbrens and ballast? Where can you buy them at? Thanks.

JJ

Check this place out for the timbrens.
http://www.truckspring.com/timbren_285.html
Ballast is just weight. What you want to use is up to you. I use 8-60 pound tubesands that I purchased for 2.79 each @ the home depot. I use a 2x8 piece of pressure treated wood wedged between the sides of my truck bed, to keep the tubesand that I have wrapped in a tarp from moving..it works excellent, I just leave it there all season. The most important thing is to make sure the weight is behind the rear axle...not right above it. The reason for this is because when you have a 700# plow hanging 2 feet off the front of your truck, you wan't your rear axle to kinda serve like a pivot point achieving this by putting weight as far back as possible.

98 f-150 4x4 w/timbrens
Meyer ST 7.5

 

[bribrius]

Hey guys i am new to plowing and have a chance to pick up a few commercial properties that are smaller parking lots. Now my question is I have an 02 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L Vortec extended cab and is a 1/2 ton. Can it handle a 7.5 boss or western blade? Will it be reliable for a couple years until I can get a 3/4 or 1 ton? Thanks to all that reply.

JJ

i climb under the truck more often to check the frame for damage because its a half ton. also plan on doing at least some front end work and probably brakes come spring.
thats the difference.