Toyota Tacoma with 7.5' Western Pro Plow and Demon Wings snow plow box wings in action

[OneAndOnlyChi]

I have a 2009 tacoma 4x4 and would love a plow set up like yours. Do they have models for later toyotas yet

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Best brand of plow ever.

[Sorg616]

What suspension modifications did you have to do in order to handle the weight of that blade? I use to own a Poly Pro, and they are a very heavy blade! Actually surprised to see that Tacoma hold it so well.

[SnowPatrol10]

@Sorg616

All I did was add Timbrens on the front end. I must admit that I just noticed a typo on the title. It says its a 7.5' but is actually a 7' Western Pro. Not much of a difference, but still worth noting. The Tacoma has been plowing every year since the winter of 2001/02 and never a bit of trouble. Been really happy with it.

[Sorg616]

@SnowPatrol10 Very nice. Like I said, was surprised seeing it hold so well. I never had to use Timbrens before so it is nice to see how well they work. It is a nice set-up either way. I know allot of guys don't like Toyota trucks, but I have considered a Tundra for plowing due to the reliability of Toy's. Good to see one in action. Thanks for the reply and continued success with your set-up.

[SnowPatrol10]

@Sorg616

Thanks! Interesting you bring up the Tundra. I actually have one too (you can see it in some of my other videos) and I purchased it in large part because of my experience with the Tacoma. It has an 8' Western Pro on it and to say I'm impressed with it is an understatement! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to you at all. Thanks again!

[pointdexx]

Its kinda defeating the purpose. I need it to catch the overspill on key passes. Still very good work, just needs a little R&D, I do like the spring action upon hitting the curb, that way when a client fails to tell you of a obstacle you can preserve your blade. A couple things to keep in mind, in my opinion, avoid to many drill holes needed to mount, only reason I have not put wings on. Second, looks. That does look a little suspect.

[SnowPatrol10]

@pointdexx

First, thanks for the constructive criticism and advice. good input is always appreciated. The video is really lousy but you can check out some of my other video's and get a much better idea of how they work. Like you said, looks are important and easy of installation is as well. I have since modified the design some and the new wings are black in color, look cleaner, and have vent holes to minimize wind drag while driving down the road. Again Thanks!

[mrtransam666]

Last post on this......I promise! Ok i can see where the wings would capture a lot more snow and therefore be a nice addition... Like anything i guess, dont knock it till you try it. A friend of mine has a tacoma and I was looking for plow recomendation for him.  That is how i came upon your post...I have Deisel F350 with an 8' curtis and a Bobcat with a sno-bucket, both of which i love for snow removal. All I have to say is LET IT SNOW!!! Good luck this year!

[SnowPatrol10]

@mrtransam666  No problem at all. Post away! I do alot of storage facilities which require snow to be pushed from one end of the lane to the other, can't really windrow so the wings work great. Do a search under my user name and you can see a bit more what I mean. Tell your friend he'll be really happy with the Tacoma, this will be 11th winter plowing for mine. I have a F450 diesel with a 10' Western. ITS A MONSTER SNOW MACHINE! snow buckets for skids too. Let it snow indeed! Luck to you too!

[mrtransam666]

Having plowed for 10years plus, i can tell you, the wings are a joke. the way you plow is to take a 50-70% swipe of the snow and push to side. If you think i am wrong then note that the jackass in the tacoma is spilling a nice line of snow off to the passenger side of his plow which he will have to make another pass to clear. Nice wings.....NOT

[SnowPatrol10]

@mrtransam666

You, having plowed for 10 years, should also know that note every location allows you to windrow to the left or right. In some instances you actually need to move the snow and stack in designated locations. Just look at some of my other videos and you'll see just that. The wings have a purpose, just like a snow pusher on a skidsteer has a purpose. You noticed the line of snoe on the passnger side, but never mind that amount of snow being pushed in front of it.

To be continued

[SnowPatrol10]

@SnowPatrol10

...Continued The driver may be a novice as I stepped out to take a quick video, but I assure you, not a jackass. You of course, having plowed for 10 years, have never had to go back to clean up a line of spill off.

As I said, the wings have a pupose. I have them on all my trucks, & some skids, because they are productive and cut my plowing time down significantly. Again, see my other videos. If they're not for you thats fine, just keep plowing using only 50%-70% of your plow.

[mrtransam666]

@SnowPatrol10 ok calling him jackass was not nice so sorry for that critisism. I have spilled snow over edge but only because of bad technique or too fast. What i dont get about wings is that once you have a load of snow in there, and keep going, only the snow in there at first is going to be moved. On longer runs (over 20 feet) any additional snow will just bunch up in front and then spill off to sides. So i think the wings good in a small lot..but not for larger jobs? Its all good bro..

[SnowPatrol10]

@mrtransam666'

Fair enough. Sorry as well if I came across short in my reply. You are correct in that once you have a full load anything more will spill off, but the benefit is that you can cary more of a load. Also when going back to clean up spill off (on longer runs usually) often you will have a small amount of snow in front of the plow and still get spill of, requireing you to go back again and again. with the wings you will minimize the spill off. ...to be continued

[SnowPatrol10]

@SnowPatrol10

...Continued. The video is really crappy and doesnt show well, but the wings are actually easily and quickly removeable or placed in a retractable possition to allow for windrowing. Although I usually leave them down because they inside wing automatically pulls up when there is heavy snow (when plow is angled) and traveling quickly. Hopefully it answers some of your questions. Thanks. And Merry Christmas!

[SnowPatrol10]

You're missing the point of the Wings. You can angle the blade all you want and all you're going to do is windrow the snow. With the wings on you can contain more snow and bring it to where you need it to go with less spill off.