Hello everyone,

My rig.

1990 Toyota pickup 4x4 22re 5 spd.

Im in the process of putting a 6 1/2 western conventional plow on my rig. I have the plow and all the supply. I am building the mount on the truck from a plow mount from a old ford. I have the mount mostly built (I'll post pics soon).

My concern is if it is strong enough....the frame mount.

Does anyone have a snow plow on there yota? If so could U take a pic of ur plow mount for me??

Also what did you all do to the truck to handle the plow?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Most I have ever seen is guys doing thier own driveways. The truck is not big enough for much parking lot type work. Aint got enough arse to it if ya know what I mean.

 

22re=barely fast enough to get out of its own way. I'd be more worried about moving the snow rather than the mount. The mount should be plenty strong..maybe someone can chip in with a better idea

 

Weld the front of the frame using one of the plate kits, I think front range offroad makes them. Also make a brace for the rear lower a-arms from c-channel like a t100 has.

You dont have enough power to really do anything more than your own driveway.

 

I know a friend who had great success with one of those lightweight plastic plows, set up with hydraulics and all. The yota doesn't have much power, but it fits places other plow trucks couldn't dream of. I'd crank up the torsion bars a tiny bit to handle the weight..or go with bigger replacement ones.

 

The frame on a Toy truck or 4Runner is pretty stout; I don't think you need to worry about damaging it. My daughter's 4Runner has had two front end accidents that trashed the bumper, grille, fenders, hood...you get the picture. In neither case was the frame damaged at all - didn't even need a front end alignment once the sheet metal was fixed. Unless you drive into snow banks at 25 mph, you shouldn't stress the frame with a plow.

As far as power goes, plowing snow in a parking lot doesn't take a lot of horsepower. All you need is low enough gears, of which your truck has plenty, and enough weight for traction. Your truck probably weighs about 3600 lbs, which is certainly less than the 4800 lb Fords and Chevys, but it should still do a pretty good job. You just won't be able to mound the snow up as high.

I think if your mount bolts solidly to the frame you should be good to go. The advice about tweaking the torsion bars is probably not a bad idea. See how much your front end sags with the plow on and decide.

 

More on my rig.

1990 Toyota pickup 4x4 5 spd.

22re bored 20 over. Port and polished head
Ported intake and exhaust.
Header to 2.25 exhaust.
RV cam
Dino at 130 hp 150 tq. Before new cam.
31x10.5x15 all terrains.
2inch lift (body)

Rolled once..set on it's side twice.

Thanks RJR ur right. It's about traction to plow, good tires,low gear and traction.

22re have more power then you think...there not fast but have torque!

You would be surprised on how well these trucks plow. I had a similar plow setup on a different yota truck. (bad rusted out frame, cobbled plow mount...welded directly to the frame). The truck plowed amazingly, I never found a snowfall/pile I couldn't push. (live in northern WI, lots of snow!] It actually plowed better then our other truck (97 Chevy 1500). The front end of the truck sag 3/4 inch with With the plow up (torsion bar not touched]

But it's time to enhance my setup.

Problems I was having.

*The electric motor for the plow pump would kill my battery .....bought a gm alt bracket kit

Just trying to figure out what amp alt I should run?? Thinking 100 amp

*any info or suggestion for what to do to help/enhance the plow setup or truck??

*how to enhance my plow mount? Pics coming soon.

Also the plow mount is made out of 3/8 and 1/4 steel angle iron. Bolted in 8 spots with 12mm bolts and 2 spots with 10mm bolts.

Any pics of ur setup or info from anyone who has or had a plow on there truck would be greatly appreciated

Thanks again.

 

Have you considered tapping into the power steering pump for hydraulic power to raise and lower the blade? I know there are winches that work off the PS pump. I don't know if it would have adequate capacity to run plow hydraulics, but it's a thought. That would simplify the mechanical-electrical-mechanical-hydraulic path down to just mechanical-hydraulic, which would be more efficient.

 

Thats a big plow he's using guys.

 

6.5 foot is small.

 

It's a very light weight plow

 

Here's some pics Of the homemade mount. Almost done

 

Plowed for 8 years with Toyota trucks, same 6.5 Western with unimount.
Yes upgrade Alt 100amp plenty, ballast in the back 400lb [use salt bags in plastic tubs/5 gallon buckets comes in handy if you need traction. Secure them in place so they are not banging around the bed] crank the torsion bars and add a leaf in the back.
Will send you a pick of my Unimount tomorrow.




Each tool has its niche, and Toyotas are great for driveways.

 

I would really like to see that. Thanks.

Nice truck!!!

My plow is a conventional setup...not unimount

 

Attached with two bolts underneath and two in front each side, frame has all necessary nuts factory welded in place.

 

Ok thank you. I have two in the front on both sides and three in the bottom on both sides in my mount