I've got a plow for my '01 2500 QCSB, but haven't installed it yet.. It's a listed weight of 650# (8ft poly). I'm about to put a 2" leveling kit on this week. I've got 200# of ballast for the bed (suggested by plow manufacture, to be placed 8" from tailgate, inside the bed), but I'm curious as to what else I need to look into, prior to hitching up..Suggestions?

As Arctic Plows rep states to me, "Your truck is too high." Really? WTF.. But it is. At least, for their undercarriage design.

thats awful. they must have designed it for a small truck/suv(ranger,s-10,tacoma,dakota)? are they going to give u a refund?

no refund. I bought the plow 2nd-hand. The bracketry and such, I bought new. I'll make it work, somehow. Can someone with a bone-stock 2G 4x4 here measure on flat ground, from ground level to the lowest frame portion, where the bumper brackets bolt to the frame? Or give me a measurement from ground to center of lower-front bumper bolt?Thank you, in advance.

I didnt read the entire thread so I reply to the first post I run a c7.5 with a e60 pump on my truck I used a leveling kit from top gunz off ebay it works great I never use any weight in the bed NOTHING bed is always empty ( except for snow or some empty coffe cups ) truck handles fine on highway or local roads never had an issue actually I think i like the truck better with the extra weight up front it feels more planted try www.plowsite.com very good place to start reading

plowsite :lmao::lmao::lmao:I see that is where you get your info. No, in all seriousness put some counter weight in your truck back by the tail gate. How can you say it feels planted with all the weight on the front axle? You have little to no weight on your rear axle. You must have to use 4whell just to go up a small snow covered hill? It's there to balance out the vehicle (better control) and a gain in traction, give it a try the other folks on the road whose life you save will thank you. rogan. Like what was mentioned at LP I'd leave the truck side as is and cut the mounting tab off of the plows push frame, weld in a block and reattach the tab. It can be salvaged.

rogan. Like what was mentioned at LP I'd leave the truck side as is and cut the mounting tab off of the plows push frame, weld in a block and reattach the tab. It can be salvaged.

Ive thought about that, as well. Here's another idea I scribbled out yesterday.. it's viewed from the front of the truck.. The other one, you mentioned, is possibly my easier option.. I guess. LOL

plowsite :lmao::lmao::lmao:I see that is where you get your info. No, in all seriousness put some counter weight in your truck back by the tail gate. How can you say it feels planted with all the weight on the front axle? You have little to no weight on your rear axle. You must have to use 4whell just to go up a small snow covered hill? It's there to balance out the vehicle (better control) and a gain in traction, give it a try the other folks on the road whose life you save will thank you. rogan. Like what was mentioned at LP I'd leave the truck side as is and cut the mounting tab off of the plows push frame, weld in a block and reattach the tab. It can be salvaged.

I use 4x4 very seldom but you dont have to believe me, do you drive a Chevy maybe ?

Update:Ended up putting some free tires on my stock wheels, dropping the spreader bar, and I think I'm good to go, now..