OK Guys and Gals
What do you think?



To do this you need to buy a Front Hitch- I bought mine on e-trailer.com for $135
Once again install at your own risk. I’m not responsible if you mess up. Blah Blah Blah…
For the install I took the front skid off (had off first week) [Keep all bolts loose and do final tightening at the end when all bolts are on]

Then I put the square washer and nut in the bumper rail first. Raised the hitch and put one bolt on using my knee to hold the hitch up then the 2nd bolt.

Then comes the bottom side bolts. Here they include a wire feed bolt holder. Screw it on the bolt and feed it through the hole.



Then I put the top bolt and nut bar through. This sucked the most but have patients and bend the bar a little to compensate.


Make sure the hitch is straight and lined up then Tighten them all down.

 

I think that will subtract from your approach angle.
If you ask me, it is a little warm for a plow, but it looks fine.

 

I'll consider the front hitch mount at that price but the pics you have posted show the bolts with threads not coming out through the flanged (wiz) nuts.
Are the supplied bolts too short or did you take the pics before torquing up completely?
The reason I am asking this is because using standard trade practices no bolt is fully tightened and of proper length unless 1-1/2 threads of the bolt are protruding past the nut.
Not trying to be critical but you don't want to run over your plow when it drops off on an expressway and if I pick up on of those kits I'd like to have replacement hardware on hand.

 

The pics were taken while I was doing the install. After using my impact gun the threads came out at least 2-3 threads.

 

db you never seem to amaze us. While that plow would not be useful in the south it sure looks cool.
Andrew

 

Thanks Andrew!!

I have 2 other projects I'm working on, but have issues to figure out.

I'm going through the Thule site to configure out a Roof rack support set up for the hard top. Im going to use the rear roll bar as a focal support for the bracket. Maybe use a leaf spring design bar to support weight and use as anchors for the rail set up.

This one is going to take some time, so be patient boyz.

2nd Project, is a storage rack on the top rear of the hard top. I'm looking for a hinge that pulls down and then retracts back up. I found basket draws that are made of metal that would do the job, just have to find or fabricate the brackets. Or make a draw type design that slides off and a lock to make it stay.
Another way to do it is a plastic storage bin. Secure the lid on the top of the roof and just lift the bin up and snap it into place.

Of course all this requires holes to be drilled through the roof. Not sure if you guys are comfortable doing this.

Give me some time to figure it out. Its been in my head past few weeks

Mike

 

I like the hitch .... looks good to me.
I agree about the approach issue - but thats only if you climb a lot.

 

Looks awesome but is there a way to angle the plow right or left so it will throw the snow to the side?

 

You obviously havent drove around the city of Atlanta or Buckhead.... hahah... freakin pedestrians.... and asshat cyclist's who are under the impression they own the road.... That plow would be Quite useful...

 

My snowsport plow is about 5 years old and they only came straight. The angle bracket came out 2-3 years ago.

So far I really didnt need it. Its an all manual plow that self rises. It does the job for my family.