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Snowplowing-1/2 ton or 3/4 ton
can someone please give me a little advice? I am
fairly new to the snowplowing world and not quite
sure which model would be best for my needs. I am
planning on ordering a 2001 Silverado this fall
and will be doing a little plowing (a couple short
driveways-no commercial stuff). What would be the
best model to choose and any other optional
equipment that would be of benefit? I currently am
using an old style Chevy 1/2 ton with a Western
plow. I plan to keep the new truck about six years
and can't stand it when things break down.
Also, does anyone out there have any experience
with the Curtis snowplows??
Thanks to anyone offering advice!
fairly new to the snowplowing world and not quite
sure which model would be best for my needs. I am
planning on ordering a 2001 Silverado this fall
and will be doing a little plowing (a couple short
driveways-no commercial stuff). What would be the
best model to choose and any other optional
equipment that would be of benefit? I currently am
using an old style Chevy 1/2 ton with a Western
plow. I plan to keep the new truck about six years
and can't stand it when things break down.
Also, does anyone out there have any experience
with the Curtis snowplows??
Thanks to anyone offering advice!
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Ryan
Has nothing to do with how it's built..it's the same as a 4x4 non Z71.
Throw a decal,46MM shocks,and skid plates on for a Z71!
Personally If I plowed snow...I'd get a 3/4 ton...and not because I have one...because it's more apt to handle the heavy abuse plowing takes on.
Every serious plower, or anyone doing it for years with the same truck around here have a 3/4 or 1 ton.
- Tim
Tim i do know what the Z71 PKG is. The skid plates themselves were well worth the $365. They saved the underneath of my truck the day it got scratched. I have a nice mark on it to prove it.
Ryan
TIm just out of curiosity all jokes aside did u remove your 4x4 sticker??? I was just wondering today. I dont think you did but im not sure
Ryan
..Already has S.bars. Heavier suspension than Z71. HD air cleaner was free. Skids were about $80?
So..walahh!
I have a 2500 Z71..only better..
4x4 sticker looks not as good as Z71...but it grows on you..(no..I did not take it off)..
..So I have all that a Z71 has and more...except the sticker...and If you think that sticker will give you any advantage Ryan...well...I will take your 1500 on any day..
LOL
- Tim
But there is really not many more advantages or disadvantages between the 2. Oh i do have 1 advantage i have the locking rear and better looking rims
Ryan
haha
LOL
The big bad Z71 Off Road...is really not much more capable of any off roading than any other 4x4 of any brand...
But they do sell..that's for sure
People even call the trucka Z71 instead of a Silverado..
95% of buyers have no clue what is different...they just think...hey!..it's for off road!
- Tim
Ryan
haha
LOL
- Tim
Ryan
LOL
- Tim
Ill try a brickwall tonight ill let u know how that went.
Ryan
....(the fender flare forum)
LOL
- Tim
Seriously though, I'd like to get a four wheeler with a plow on it. New Yamaha Kodiak 4X4 would be nice. Anybody want to donate to this worthwild fund???
Ray
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