[robo01]

I have a 2002 1500 5.3 X-cab and i wanted to but a plow on it and i was thinking about a western 7'6" i clean up walks right now i usally have about 400 pounds of ice melt in the back weight. Will that plow mess my truck up???

 

[StoneDevil]

as u can see by my signature i dont have a plow yet but these guys here in this forum have been the best help. what i can say is visit any of the plow manufacters to see which plow is the best.. then a set of timbrens and ballast behind the rear axle and u should be fine...... i would suggest the western midweight it 540#.....

 

[robo01]

thank you for your reply i dont think the midweight plow would be able to do what im looking forward to do.

 

[hadley-plow-guy]

1/2 tons aren't really made for plowing but if you take it easy you should be fine. You can save up to get a 3/4 or 1 ton. Most of us started out with less than ideal trucks. You just gotta get out there and do it. Good luck.

 

[ahoron]

you should be fine with that truck/plow combo. Timbrens,they work great to keep the front up.

 

[MileHigh]

I have a 2002 1500 5.3 X-cab and i wanted to but a plow on it and i was thinking about a western 7'6" i clean up walks right now i usally have about 400 pounds of ice melt in the back weight. Will that plow mess my truck up???

The plow won't, but you might.

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

 

[robo01]

thanks for all your advise. Im trying to save up and i have this 3/4 in mind wiht a western 8' plow i just wanted to make a few bucks on the side. I was looking at blizzard plows. The blizzard plows any good?

 

[robo01]

ok i just read aobut the blizzard plows and i found nothing but problems so i was thinking about a sport-duty plow from boss. I think my truck would be able to handle that with out a problem. pro's give me some advice

 

[jgsxr750]

i have a 1500 crew cab chevy and i run a 7'-6" western pro plow with timbrens and turned torsion bars up and put about 500 lbs of weight in the rear. the truck is a tank. plows just as good as my friends 3/4 2500 but the ride is alot better. just be carefull and remember not to beat the truck. respect that it is a 1500 and you will do fine.

 

[thebosshodges]

i love my blizzard 810 power plow. cut plow time on my lots from 45 minutes to 20.
any plow you put on a 1/2 ton or any truck will ultimately destroy it.
wheel bearing, tie rod ends, sway bars, alignments, all become yearly maintainence replacement items.
Plowing is a high dollar business, but save money back for replacement and repairs.
You can get started with any meyer,boss,western, hiniker plows.

REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE AT LEAST 7'6" (8' is better)
MUST HAVE POWER UP, POWER LEFT/RIGHT
CABLE WINCHES AND MANUAL TURNING OF THE BLADE ARE OUT!!!!
STAY AWAY FROM RESIDENTIAL USE PLOWS SUCH AS SNOWBEAR
AND MANY "SPORT MODELS" THEY ARE MADE TO PLOW ONE 80' DRIVE
FOR A YEAR OR TWO.(you get that much wear in one day for hire)

Parts are readily available online competitively, used plows are everywhere for usually cheap.
Avoid heavy plows for your 1/2 ton, V-Plows and Power Plows are too heavy..
bagged goods of deicer or salt stacked against tailgate work for counter weight.

 

[robo01]

thanks for everones advise. I think ill just stick wiht walks this season and ill save up money for a 3/4 ton next season. Thanks everyone

 

[Scottscape]

you'll be alright.. I wouldn't recommend it on a brand new 1500 beings that it would void the warranty.. you'll do just fine with the 7.6 but nothing bigger