Snow plow experience w/ a Tacoma?

My apologies if this topic is hidden somewhere in these forums, but my attempt at a "search" failed to bring up any results. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations/experience with snowplows on Tacomas? not looking to do heavy duty/commercial work, just driveways for family and select friends. It's only the first week of September, but here in Cleveland we went from pushing 90 the last two day to rain and 68 degrees. If this winter is anything like the last, I'm thinking about making an investment. Thanks in advance!

 

I have a Fisher Homesteader plow on my 2013 Tacoma A/C v-6 automatic. I have had no problems with it. Plenty of power to push the snow. I only use it to plow my own drive.

 

Do you have a v6? The 4 banger might be underpowered to do it well depending on how much snow you're plowing. I personally would save the driveline stress and get a nice snowblower.

 

^ this. A tacoma front end really isn't designed for a plow. It will put so much stress on bearings tie rod ends half shafts and coil overs.

 

For snow plowing an old fullsize with a solid front axle is the way to go and even then you pay a price in wear and tear.

 

I have a snow way plow on my 2002 tacoma. I have been using it for 6 years with no issues. I do take it off and only install it when needed. It installs quit easily. I put a 4.5" lift in my truck and 33" tires a year ago. I have one winter plowing with it. I had to adjust the blade angle some to deal with the new height, but no issues.

 

x3 about getting the snowblower. It also allows you to get down the sidewalks without having to shovel. Remember, plows can only get so many places.

 

FWTW

We have had driveline failures while plowing on Tacoma's.
Declined warrantee.

I lost my plow truck for this year. Can't keep a 30 year old plow truck running forever.
I bought a John Deere tractor.
I refuse to put one on my Tacoma.
Frames are no where near strong enough.
Do people have no issues having one?
Absolutely
I would be thinking hard on doing "other driveways" and stick to your own.
Plowing powder is one thing.
Plowing ice laden snow and 5 foot drifts is another.

 

Thanks for the responses. I figured the negatives would outweigh the positives, but thought I'd see what experiences were out there. Guess I'll stick with the snowblower and invest in another layer of thermals! Thanks.

 

I have a 1996 Taco with the v6 that I plowed with for the last 10 years. It has a Fisher Minute Mount (all metal blade) and it plows fine. I don't even bother putting weight in the back.

My drive is about a 1000 feet long and if you plow with the storm everything is fine.

Sometimes I wouldn't get out soon enough and I ended up plowing deep snow and it would be rolling over the hood.

I never replaced or broke any parts in the 10 years.

Before this Taco I had a 85 Toy pickup with a 4 banger and it was much the same. It plowed fine and my neighbors where impressed with its ability to push snow.

YMMV

 

i also have the fisher homesteader plow on my 2011 Tacoma. Can you tell me how much air i should have in my tires . Thanks, Brandy.