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MR COUNTS · 11-19-2014, 11:09 PM

Hello can anyone help i have a 1981 chevy k10 with only a 2'' lift and 33x12.50 tires i want to plow with my truck will the 2'' suspension lift make it difficult to do . I was given a meyers 71/2 plow ez mount.the frame is in front of bumper if that matters.

Your41Plague12 · 11-20-2014, 02:59 AM

2" of lift will not be a problem at all. One of my buddies has a plow on a truck with 4" and 35's and does fine.

donut · 11-20-2014, 06:14 AM

Should be fine with the lift, though the 7-1/2 foot and 12-1/2" wide tires may be less than ideal. You may be running over your own furrows pushing snow. Just something to think about.

walkerb · 11-21-2014, 07:53 AM

I don't think you'll have any issue. Just adjust the chain to make sure you have enough free play when its on the ground.

MR COUNTS · 11-21-2014, 12:49 PM

Thank you all for the replys i will be puting the plow on this week end i will put up pictures when its done thanks again.

esbstuff · 11-22-2014, 01:39 AM

You will have to be careful about hitting items with th plow down. Too much force will bend the truck frame, if you are using stock plow brackets. The plow angle will put forces up, not back as it was designed to do... If you are careful and plow slow, it will be fine.

Kinze · 11-22-2014, 06:13 PM

I ran several K20's with 4in. lift and 33's, it actually helps the cutting edge get a better bite with the mount a little higher.

donut · 11-23-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinze

I ran several K20's with 4in. lift and 33's, it actually helps the cutting edge get a better bite with the mount a little higher.

It would for scraping, or popping big rocks out of a gravel drive

My Fisher had 3 mounting points on the A frame for angle adjustment. I did have to play with the adjustment and speed of plowing to keep the blade on the ground. Their trip edge design and if angle was too great, would pop the plow blade into the air hitting these rocks. Same rocks would also snap the shear pins on my snowblower, soo... Digging them up wasn't viable as they were 8" plus in diameter (one was over 3') it was much easier on my back to adjust the blade.

Kinze · 11-23-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donut

It would for scraping, or popping big rocks out of a gravel drive

My Fisher had 3 mounting points on the A frame for angle adjustment. I did have to play with the adjustment and speed of plowing to keep the blade on the ground. Their trip edge design and if angle was too great, would pop the plow blade into the air hitting these rocks. Same rocks would also snap the shear pins on my snowblower, soo... Digging them up wasn't viable as they were 8" plus in diameter (one was over 3') it was much easier on my back to adjust the blade.

I would suggest raising the plow 1-2in. off the ground and just skimming it...

donut · 11-23-2014, 02:39 PM

Better than that, I moved south!
Actually this was in the middle of the driveway, skimming would have left me with ice in the ruts, ice that may still be there in April. (oh, btw, it was in Maine.)

11-19-2014, 11:09 PM	#1
MR COUNTS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Snow plow with lifted truck Hello can anyone help i have a 1981 chevy k10 with only a 2'' lift and 33x12.50 tires i want to plow with my truck will the 2'' suspension lift make it difficult to do . I was given a meyers 71/2 plow ez mount.the frame is in front of bumper if that matters.

11-20-2014, 02:59 AM	#2
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck 2" of lift will not be a problem at all. One of my buddies has a plow on a truck with 4" and 35's and does fine. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

11-20-2014, 06:14 AM	#3
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck Should be fine with the lift, though the 7-1/2 foot and 12-1/2" wide tires may be less than ideal. You may be running over your own furrows pushing snow. Just something to think about. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

11-21-2014, 07:53 AM	#4
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck I don't think you'll have any issue. Just adjust the chain to make sure you have enough free play when its on the ground. __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

11-21-2014, 12:49 PM	#5
MR COUNTS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck Thank you all for the replys i will be puting the plow on this week end i will put up pictures when its done thanks again.

11-22-2014, 01:39 AM	#6
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck You will have to be careful about hitting items with th plow down. Too much force will bend the truck frame, if you are using stock plow brackets. The plow angle will put forces up, not back as it was designed to do... If you are careful and plow slow, it will be fine.

11-22-2014, 06:13 PM	#7
Kinze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corn belt Posts: 44	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck I ran several K20's with 4in. lift and 33's, it actually helps the cutting edge get a better bite with the mount a little higher.

11-23-2014, 02:39 PM	#10
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Snow plow with lifted truck Better than that, I moved south! Actually this was in the middle of the driveway, skimming would have left me with ice in the ruts, ice that may still be there in April. (oh, btw, it was in Maine.) __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.



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