[GSJ]

Picked up the new plow frame today. It's definitely alot beefier setup. I was considering before I install it going through and completely welding it in between all the short welds that the factory did on it. Would this be an improvement or a waste of time? Do they only weld it the way they do to save time and money? Or is that all the welding that is needed? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[wyldman]

No need to weld it all up.The gussets don't need to be completely welded.

Just make sure you tighten the bolts REAL tight,and do a nice job drilling the extra hole.Drill it smaller than suggested in the instructions so the bolt is a snug fit.

 

[GSJ]

Thanks, That will save me some time. One thing that concerns me a little bit is the rods welded to the lock nut breaking off but I'll make sure they're against the frame tight before tightening them.
Thanks again.

 

[wyldman]

We usually discard the stupid rodnuts,as they do tend to break.The threads are also full of spatter from welding,and they must have tap run through them.

We mke our own with new nuts and some thicker material.

 

[GSJ]

It's funny you mention the weld spatter in the nuts. I was trying to start one on the top back bolt and couldn't get it started after about ten minutes. I took it out and looked at it and it had weld spatter inside it. Doh! I used the old one. The new frame looks alot more durable especcially with the extra mounting hole.
We got the new frame on in about 3 hrs. Tightened the bolts with a 1/2 " breaker bar with a piece of pipe for added leverage. Now the plow frame is tight to the truck frame better than it was before. I'll check them again after the next time plowing.
I did notice my cutting edge is completely worn out. I'm picking up a new set with Eblings urethane wing edges. I'm going to try adding a section of cutting edge to the center also in hopes of prolonging the life of the edge.

Thanks

 

[wyldman]

I wouldn't have used the old ones,as they tend to gall up the threads.

If your going to use the new ones,you need to run a tap through them first.That's why we just make our own,it's faster,easier,and I know they are not going to break.