Front Springs - Snowplow

Chris-R · 11-20-2008, 06:26 PM

I just bought a 2009 tacoma double cab TRD off road. Tomorrow, I'm having a snowplow installed on it. I was thinking that I may want to get new front springs that are able to handle more weight than the stock springs. I don't want to lift the truck. I'm just looking for the ability to handle the added front weight. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which springs I should consider? Thanks for the help.

LonghornTaco · 11-20-2008, 06:31 PM

I can't suggest any specific springs, but I would love to see the '09 with a snow plow on the front... I'm brand new to this whole "snow" thing, so seeing trucks drive around like bulldozers is kinda strange to me. But it's always been on the older, full sized trucks - not Tacos...

moserjjx · 11-20-2008, 06:51 PM

when i plowed snow with my 01 gmc sierra i had these on the front to support the extra weight when the plow is on.

http://www.truckspring.com/timbren-k...t-toftun4.html

they made a big difference with the plow but were not noticeable at all without.

Chris-R · 11-20-2008, 07:00 PM

I don't want timbrens. I had them on a GMC 2500HD and liked them very much but I think I rather replace the front springs with beefier springs. Timbrens are limited in capability. A nice set of beefy springs is more of what I am looking for. Thanks.

sonjay · 11-20-2008, 08:31 PM

you could always get a set of coilovers and put them to the lowest setting? What plow are you going with out of curiosity?

Ridingontrd · 11-21-2008, 03:52 AM

The 886 coils.http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05upometaco.htm

chris4x4 · 11-21-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridingontrd

The 886 coils.http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05upometaco.htm

X2.

SecretSquirrel · 11-21-2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

X2.

x3, but you'll need to throw an AAL in the rear to keep it from looking nose-high without the plow...

TicTacOma · 11-21-2008, 06:01 AM

Probably a good idea to ask the company installing the plow, have it done all at the same time. They may have a vendor they send the truck to.

New England winters and a Tacoma trying to push that slush....OH MY!!!

And before you start chirpin'...I lived in Massachusetts for 40 years and have plowed more snow than I care to remember. I tagged a raised manhole (hee hee) cover with a Mack CL 600 and tweaked the ever lovin' (blank) out of the frame. Hope you are just doing driveways.

SHunter080703 · 11-21-2008, 06:16 AM

I am looking to do this also. I will only be plowing resi's.

What type of plow are you putting on? I am thinking about getting a Sno-Way. Not sure if you have the tow package, if not you might want to look into getting a tranny cooler like this:
http://www.jegs.com/i/B%26M/130/70264/10002/-1

Chris-R · 11-21-2008, 07:23 AM

I'm getting a Sno-Way model 22 with snow deflector, downpressure, and wireless controller. I will only be doing driveways. I plowed commercially for many years and gave it all up as of now but I want to continue to do the driveways that have accumulated over the years. I have a bunch of them and at $45 each, I make over $ 1,000 per storm just on driveways. I got the tow package with the truck so I would have the tranny cooler. Even with that, I'll change my tranny fluid every year after the winter, just to be safe.

harshest · 11-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornTaco

...I would love to see the '09 with a snow plow on the front...

LonghornTaco · 11-21-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harshest

Wow... Just not used to seeing that!

Chris-R · 11-21-2008, 08:13 AM

Harshest: Nice pictures

What kind of plow is that?

Shanes56 · 11-21-2008, 08:26 AM

If you want OEM ride height with a beefed rate I am pretty sure I can help you out, PM me if you are interested.

harshest · 11-21-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris-R

Harshest: Nice pictures

What kind of plow is that?

It's not my truck. I found it on the interweb but here are some links.

2007 post at Toyota Nation by ksavage523 - here
Link to the plow he was selling - here

kmok · 11-21-2008, 08:48 AM

How about an 87 toyota pickup?

sonjay · 11-21-2008, 09:05 AM

those pics are wicked. too bad we hardly get any snow here or I would think about doing that. when we do get snow its a bunch and wet wet wet. 886's will lift the front of your truck a bunch. still pretty sweet to be able to make some coin with the taco tho!!

SHunter080703 · 11-21-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris-R

I'm getting a Sno-Way model 22 with snow deflector, downpressure, and wireless controller. I will only be doing driveways. I plowed commercially for many years and gave it all up as of now but I want to continue to do the driveways that have accumulated over the years. I have a bunch of them and at $45 each, I make over $ 1,000 per storm just on driveways. I got the tow package with the truck so I would have the tranny cooler. Even with that, I'll change my tranny fluid every year after the winter, just to be safe.

That's the plow I am looking at as well.

CtryBoyInMT · 11-21-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHunter080703

I am looking to do this also. I will only be plowing resi's.

Funny, I've done more tweaking to trucks on driveways. Seems private individuals don't care to fix sinking concrete and love putting big ol' bolders right next to the driveway, you can't see after 24" of snow.

And I'd look into better shocks for the front as well, in the future. The thin portion of the OEM shocks may not be able to handle the weight.

11-20-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Chris-R Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10365 Location: New England Posts: 19	Front Springs - Snowplow I just bought a 2009 tacoma double cab TRD off road. Tomorrow, I'm having a snowplow installed on it. I was thinking that I may want to get new front springs that are able to handle more weight than the stock springs. I don't want to lift the truck. I'm just looking for the ability to handle the added front weight. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which springs I should consider? Thanks for the help.

11-20-2008, 06:31 PM	#2
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 34 Gender: Male Posts: 3,535 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	I can't suggest any specific springs, but I would love to see the '09 with a snow plow on the front... I'm brand new to this whole "snow" thing, so seeing trucks drive around like bulldozers is kinda strange to me. But it's always been on the older, full sized trucks - not Tacos... __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

11-21-2008, 06:01 AM	#9
TicTacOma UnderWater Monoploy Champ Joined: Dec 2007, #3840 Location: Columbia,SC Gender: Male Posts: 1,459 I'm Thinking... 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V-6	Probably a good idea to ask the company installing the plow, have it done all at the same time. They may have a vendor they send the truck to. New England winters and a Tacoma trying to push that slush....OH MY!!! And before you start chirpin'...I lived in Massachusetts for 40 years and have plowed more snow than I care to remember. I tagged a raised manhole (hee hee) cover with a Mack CL 600 and tweaked the ever lovin' (blank) out of the frame. Hope you are just doing driveways. __________________ Hand Me That Piano... My Name Is Chuck And I'm Addicted To Gas Station HotDogs...

11-21-2008, 06:16 AM	#10
SHunter080703 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6099 Gender: Male Posts: 506	I am looking to do this also. I will only be plowing resi's. What type of plow are you putting on? I am thinking about getting a Sno-Way. Not sure if you have the tow package, if not you might want to look into getting a tranny cooler like this: http://www.jegs.com/i/B%26M/130/70264/10002/-1 __________________

11-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#15
Shanes56 Sittinsic.com Joined: Jul 2008, #7700 Location: WI Posts: 122 07 BSP X-Runner Sittin Sic 2007 X-Runner Manual 4.0L 1gr Ask and I will tell you... Sittin Sic Drop Leafs and Coils	If you want OEM ride height with a beefed rate I am pretty sure I can help you out, PM me if you are interested. __________________

11-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#3
moserjjx Tacoma Newbie Joined: Nov 2008, #10772 Location: Eau Claire, WI Gender: Male Posts: 198 08 DC TRD 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Weathertech liners, bed mat, rear spring TSB, extra 12V outlets in center console, seat belt chime off	when i plowed snow with my 01 gmc sierra i had these on the front to support the extra weight when the plow is on. http://www.truckspring.com/timbren-k...t-toftun4.html they made a big difference with the plow but were not noticeable at all without.

11-20-2008, 07:00 PM	#4
Chris-R Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10365 Location: New England Posts: 19	I don't want timbrens. I had them on a GMC 2500HD and liked them very much but I think I rather replace the front springs with beefier springs. Timbrens are limited in capability. A nice set of beefy springs is more of what I am looking for. Thanks.

11-20-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
sonjay Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9834 Location: Vancouver Island Gender: Male Posts: 714	you could always get a set of coilovers and put them to the lowest setting? What plow are you going with out of curiosity?

11-21-2008, 03:52 AM	#6
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 5,172 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/ProComp&K/C's 520w,BudBuilt skids,sliders(local)AllPro rear bumper,Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,5150's@10"aal 3 pack,Light racing coilovers,1"diff.drop,Swaybar spacer,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,de-badged,	The 886 coils.http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05upometaco.htm

11-21-2008, 07:23 AM	#11
Chris-R Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10365 Location: New England Posts: 19	I'm getting a Sno-Way model 22 with snow deflector, downpressure, and wireless controller. I will only be doing driveways. I plowed commercially for many years and gave it all up as of now but I want to continue to do the driveways that have accumulated over the years. I have a bunch of them and at $45 each, I make over $ 1,000 per storm just on driveways. I got the tow package with the truck so I would have the tranny cooler. Even with that, I'll change my tranny fluid every year after the winter, just to be safe.

11-21-2008, 08:13 AM	#14
Chris-R Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10365 Location: New England Posts: 19	Harshest: Nice pictures What kind of plow is that?

11-21-2008, 08:48 AM	#17
kmok Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8007 Location: Columbus, OH Gender: Male Posts: 290 4x4 Tacoma, SR5, TRD Offroad, 5 speed, V6 2003 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4 V6 Grey Wire Mod, 8" JBL sub in the back, wheel spacers, 265/75/16 BFG all terrain t/a KO tires	How about an 87 toyota pickup?

11-21-2008, 09:05 AM	#18
sonjay Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9834 Location: Vancouver Island Gender: Male Posts: 714	those pics are wicked. too bad we hardly get any snow here or I would think about doing that. when we do get snow its a bunch and wet wet wet. 886's will lift the front of your truck a bunch. still pretty sweet to be able to make some coin with the taco tho!!

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