Buying a suburban, '03 with 104k on it. Thinking of putting a plow to make a few bucks in the neighborhood and clean my driveway with.

Where would I best buy a new setup? Self or where to install? What setup do I want? I'm thinking some kind of quick-mount 8 footer good for driveways and hopefully I can remove the frame when the snow goes away too.

How much should I consider spending?

How much should I charge? I live in a medium rural area, mostly houses on an acre or two for a few mile radius.

 

IMO try to find a nice used set up, not a new one. They are alot of coin. You can pick up decent used stuff for good prices.. If you are doing tight places, I would suggest a boss V blad adjustable plow. They are great for driveways and places smaller.. Other wise a straight meyer is the way to go.. Last winter we were getting 800 buks for lots that were about 200x200 feet.. Drive ways depending on size 50 200 bucks. People will pay it when they need to get out or don;t have somebody to do it.. Start high and go down in price if need be.. Best bet is too hook up with somebody that has alot of lots or areas to do, get some off him....

 

I would not get a v-plow on a 1500 suburban or pickup for that matter (too heavy for gawr). I would go for a 7'6" blade more likely with the poly skin. Boss and snow-way would be better because of the downpressure feature and both can be removed and installed really easy.

 

JFYI you can get the V boss in a poly also..

 

Thanks for the good advice. The wife and I both like the idea of helping a local plow business with the overflow, as it gives us less responsibility.

Where do you buy a new plow? I'll go used, but I want to see what they go for new.

And what about installing, I shouuld be able to do that myself, I do my own auto mechanics. Am I thinking properly? No special equipment needed to install the plow is there? I don't mean attaching the blade, I mean bolting the plow frame to the truck frame and installing the controls.

 

A new plow set up is going to be 3k plus. As far as install goes it is pretty head up. Basic tools and poss some drilling. Nothing crazy at all...

 

There is one I found, is Fisher any good or should I avoid it? he says it's everything I need except for the nut's and bolts. Looks like a fair deal maybe if it's in good working order. What should I look at besides the obvious rust, cracks, etc., should I test the actuator somehow? How can I tell if I'm looking at a piece of junk?

http://worcester.craigslist.org/for/2048632222.html

 

I know they come in poly but they weigh just as much as a 8'-9' steel blade. But i prefer to stay away from chain lift plows because of the lack of downpressure for better clean up of packed down snow.