Cheap but durable Snow Plow for Tacoma?

Any out there?

 

I didn't research it all that much but I remember reading that the frame isn't the best for a snow plow. Might want to look into it. I think the concern wasn't so much with the slow buildup of snow, but if the plow accidentally contacted something such as a curb, or rock.

 

Cheap and durable don't go together when looking for a plow setup. Plenty of Taco plow trucks out there. Mid-size trucks handle a lot of the inner city and park work here in Toronto. I'd look at a poly blade. I wouldn't go over 7 ft blade. Find a plow with adequate down pressure, otherwise you'll just outgrow it. Fisher & Western are great brands. Every plow will break -- key is finding a supplier that can get parts in quickly.

You should expect to shell out $4000-5000 for a "good" plow system. http://www.arcticsnowplows.com/snowplows/poly-snowplows/standard

YMMV if you find a used plow, but buyer beware; No such thing as a "used" plow in "good" shape....

Unless it was never used...


Remember, plows are heavy. You will need to also upgrade the front suspension to handle the weight. 400-500lbs of weight added to the front of the truck.

Other things you will need; Good Snow Tires, Lights ( usually the standard plow lights are horrible) and a signal light (usually required by law in most areas).

 

Good point. That's true for just about everything. Isn't it?

 

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