SnowBear with aftermarket winch Pt. 2

Second video of the operation of the replacement winch on my SnowBear plow and '97 Silverado 2wd. I put a Harbor Freight wireless winch (part # 95912-2VGA) (the link to the exact specs of the winch is:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95912)

mounted on 1 1/2" by 1 1/2", 1/4" wall square tubing for support. The old Superwinch lasted 3 years. I wonder how long this winch will last. Sorry about the quality of the video.


I had to drill new holes in the support bar to mount the bar to the original winch mounting location, and then two more holes to mount the winch to the top end of the bar. I used grade 8 bolts for added piece of mind, and also double-nutted everything on top of using lock washers.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• SnowBear
• winch
• Snow removal
• fabrication
• Modification
• pick up
• truck

[78majorpain]

@coolguatemalan08 Best I can tell you is it will vary depending on tire selection, weight over the rear axle, surface base, and type of snowfall you are moving. I run BFG All-Terrain TKO tires with no less than half tread, and keep approx. 1100lbs of sand in the box in plastic cat litter buckets. Obviously, an ice-covered base is harder to move on than a lot that was totally clear before a new snowfall. A good, wet snow will make it nearly as tough as plowing snow on ice, too.

[purpleheadedpython]

You cant plow with a two wheel drive you silly son of a bitch, how bout we hook up, you give me your plow and i will kick you in the nuts and we will call it even?

[78majorpain]

First. Me, a silly son of a bitch? Umm, I never resorted to name calling (Looks silly and downright rude to do that-- especially over a snowplow....) Second.  Are you jealous that I tried and succeeded and you can't? Third. Insulting and pompous threats just show me you graduated third grade recently. Congratulations!

[78majorpain]

I can't seem to post a comment.  WTH????

[78majorpain]

I re-edited the description to include the specifics, and will be happy to edit to add any more specs if I missed some.

[78majorpain]

Yeah, 2wd with a plow. It works for me. I just don't go treating the truck like it is a 4wd when plowing. I haul a half ton of sand in the box for traction anyway, so plowing isn't all that additionally hard on it. These plows are only about 320 lbs, whereas a comparable width Western/Meyers/Boss will easily go twice that. Good tires help as well. Just gotta use your head when plowing.

[bradlee101]

what kinda pussy ass bitch kicks some one in the nuts??? your a fucking low brow dumb ass!!!!1

[coolguatemalan08]

Hello, Just seen the vid, have a 97 F150 2WD and just got a free snowbear plow 7'... live in RI and was wondering how ,much snow you can move with this plow.

Thanks

[rangerkid777]

im thinking about hanging a plow on my 83 chevy 3/4, got any tips on plowing with only 2wd?

[sornbergerfarms]

i plow with a 89 F150 beefed up a bit but i have no problems, weight and chains and i can plow all day long just need to be a good drivers only pussys use 4X4!

[notroexpress407]

@purpleheadedpython i have a 4wd now but i used to plow with a 2wd,i just had to be carefull thats all

[tscholent]

even pro's won't deny it's possible to plow with a RWD...just isn't commercially viable and if a cop checks your specs after an accident...your hooped...

[biggerheadedpython]

How did your plow work in the blizzard? or should i say who pulled you out!!! LOLOLOL!!! your a dumb fukk!!!

[CedrikTheManiac00]

rofl. yes you can. your a total failure go back to scholl dirty kid. youve never plow in your fuking life we can see it. dont try with me ive been plowing since im 16. redneck bicth 2wd truck can plow

[polaristx1976]

I've plowed tons of snow with my 2wd dakota and never had any trouble. Plow with the storm, not after it and be sensible. After all, what did they use back when jeeps were the only 4x4s and guys plowed with pickups?!