Peterbilt17

Hi, im new to yotatech
My rig is a 1992 Toyota pickup 4x4 22re with 210,000 on it, manual lockouts. im in the process of putting a plow on it, i got a 6 1/2 western lightweight plow and i was wondering if anyone could tell if it can handle it and how much i can push, and also if it sags to much what i can do to help it? i already got the torsion crank about an inch.

Also i was wondering what i could do for mods for just a little more low end torque? any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

peow130

Thickee torsion bars would be better vs. Cranming the stockers. Maybe some frame reinforcement

Remember, push the snow.. don't ram it

Peterbilt17

thanks, ya Beefer torsions would Defently work. Ya ramming just breaks to much ˟˟˟˟..

Squeebs

cheap low end torque?

4 low.

peow130

The only other cheap option I would recomme.d is to go buy an older chevy pickup and put a plow on that, because in all honesty, a plow on a dd will wear through tierods and idler arms at a much faster rate

Jkelley429

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x2 on 4lo

JayKray

Yeah, torque is more than enough in 4 low. I plow my longish driveway and often get into 2nd and 3rd gear in 4 low. Traction is what you may need to worry about. We had a few 18+inch storms last year and I would spin way before I would run out of power. Weight in the bed helps, chains and lockers would probably help more.

Peterbilt17

Ya I Figured Id have enough low end. and for weight I can put enough in I got a beefy add a leaf. the big thing I'm worrying about is How much it will sag and what will I be able to push?? Thanks again

Alberta4x

Chains and a rear locker will help out a lot.

peow130

An aal wont help the front from not sagging, you'll need thicker torsion bars...

Peterbilt17

Ya Ik. I'm tryin to stay away from new torsions tho

TNRabbit

I would agree that traction is going to be your biggest issue. GOOD snow tires (M/T would be essential) will make a difference along with weight in the bed. After the plow is on, adjust your torsion bars (if necessary) to place midway between the upper & lower bump stops. What shocks do you have?

A rear locker certainly would't hurt...

Peterbilt17

I got good snow tires.....also shocks are oe...I'm looking for a cheap Beefier shocks....any ideas??

TNRabbit

I am a HUGE proponent of Bilstein shocks. @ $65 online &the work fantastically &the last forever.

JayKray

Shocks aren't going to help you with droop, just controlling the truck going down the road while carrying the plow.

Big question is, are you going to be driving around a lot while carrying the plow? Are you planning on using this truck to plow as a side job? If so I think I agree with a previous poster that you should get a full sized truck for the job.

If you are just doing you and your neighbor's driveways, then don't worry about it, use it as is. Take it easy, don't ram into frozen snowbanks and you'll be fine. Drop the plow in the driveway and leave it if you need the truck for other purposes. It really only takes a minute or so to disconnect.

Peterbilt17

I have a full size truck with a plow....Im just pitting it on to do small driveways for my family and other small jobs. During snowfalls ill be taken the plow 30 milea and back to do jobs

peow130

Do you want to be a danger to yourself and those around you?
don't half-ass it.

Peterbilt17

I dont do anything half ass

Peterbilt17

I do not half ass anything I do! Especially When I could hurt someone if I do

Peterbilt17

Any one got any other ideas for good load bareing shocks??