Question on plow mounting
08-20-2006, 10:54 AM
#21
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Re: Question on plow mounting
Yes that's been my tactic. I have the other stuff figured out and I am
left with these two.
The only flaw with that approach is that if I find out that these
pieces "stack" on any of the other pieces, my expensive hardened bolts
that I've installed might be too short.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I had something like this about thirty years ago, with a plow that was
> supposed to fit a Farmall tractor. I held pieces up to the tractor, looking
> for bolt holes that matched up, and eventually it came to me. If you can
> figure out where any of it goes, bolt that part on and then look for a place
> to fit your mystery brackets. Is this plow absolutely, positively known to
> fit your model Jeep?
>
> Do you know which transmission you have? Some of the YJ transmissions are
> considered marginal for heavy duty use like plowing. Folks around the
> corner from me have a big clutch and some kind of granny low transmission in
> the CJ they use for plowing their service station lot.
>
> Earle
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
left with these two.
The only flaw with that approach is that if I find out that these
pieces "stack" on any of the other pieces, my expensive hardened bolts
that I've installed might be too short.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I had something like this about thirty years ago, with a plow that was
> supposed to fit a Farmall tractor. I held pieces up to the tractor, looking
> for bolt holes that matched up, and eventually it came to me. If you can
> figure out where any of it goes, bolt that part on and then look for a place
> to fit your mystery brackets. Is this plow absolutely, positively known to
> fit your model Jeep?
>
> Do you know which transmission you have? Some of the YJ transmissions are
> considered marginal for heavy duty use like plowing. Folks around the
> corner from me have a big clutch and some kind of granny low transmission in
> the CJ they use for plowing their service station lot.
>
> Earle
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
08-21-2006, 10:59 AM
#22
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Re: Question on plow mounting
Coasty,
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
08-21-2006, 10:59 AM
#23
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Re: Question on plow mounting
Coasty,
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
08-21-2006, 10:59 AM
#24
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Re: Question on plow mounting
Coasty,
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
08-21-2006, 10:59 AM
#25
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Re: Question on plow mounting
Coasty,
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
you win the grand prize!
Thanx much for the pointer.
Bill
Coasty wrote:
> If I am not mistaken they go to each side of the frame and bolt to the cross
> member of the plow frame to provide support.
>
> Coasty
>
> "BSartist" <bs@BSartist.com> wrote in message
> news:1156032537.875841.127390@75g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >I just bought this plow setup for my '89 YJ
> >
> > http://bsartist.com/plow.htm
> >
> > I can't figure out where one pair of brackets go. It's the relatively
> > thin pair with a slight bend in them and an angle iron welded onto one
> > end. They are highlighted in the first picture. If anyone has any ideas
> > I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Thanx much
> > Bill Smith
> >
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