Snow plow

Jice028 · 10-19-2006, 08:56 PM

Has anyone installed a snow plow to their new FJ crusiers?

FJCameron · 10-19-2006, 09:02 PM

Ever since the Mr. Plow episode of the Simpsons I think many of us have wanted to have a plow on our truck

LGraubner · 10-20-2006, 10:06 AM

My cousins run snowplows on their one ton farm trucks in Northern Michigan. It really puts a lot of stress on the suspension and powerplant. They do it because they have to, but I can't imagine the stock FJ is really designed to handle the stress and strain. They also load up two 55 gallon barrels of water in the back of the trucks to give them traction. This extra 880 lbs. lets them power through the big drifts but I'm not sure the stock FJ would have enough weight to handle a snowdrift of any significant size.

KiltedBishop · 10-20-2006, 11:05 AM

I wouldn't use a 6 cycliner (however well built) to run a snowplow. Better off using a 8, less strain on the engine, and more power when you need it.

VTFJC · 10-20-2006, 11:55 AM

Weight would be fine for light plowing. Would need to stiffen up front suspension though.

thenookie · 10-20-2006, 02:47 PM

I think the first person to hook up a snow plow to their FJ should get a free decal.....and bring it to the national meet...cause it would be that sweet !!!!