Figured I'd post. If you think a plow doesn't belong on a uniframe vehicle, you haven't got any real life knowledge of plowing with one, or how strong they really are. Especially since this is ONLY for MY driveway.


Meyer Drive pro install Pics

Front end removed, clevis adapter Meyer p/n 18503 and clevis installed



driver's side bracket. sorry for the blurry pic



clevis



Had to weld L brackets with bolts on here for the push plate. Design flaw with non-existant bolt holes that Meyer insists are there on KJ's





passenger side bracket.



what I had to trim. Meyer offers this setup for 03-07 KJ's. Since there is no difference between 02 and 03 front bumpers, but there is between 02 and 05, I assume they used an 05 to design the mounts.



Where I chose to mount the connector and bracket. Meyer had theirs mounted through the grille...I am not cutting up even more to make this work.


test fit of bumper and wiring headlight changeover modules and wiring harness for controller


installed, raised. Mounted and raised drops suspension 1.3". Not enough to be a problem.


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lights on


controller. Didn't buy a mounting bracket for it, may do that, but I'm going to have it in my hands when I'm shifting anyways.


HFP is hands free plowing. It picks up power from the reverse light and, depending on how many times you push the button, will either raise when in reverse, or drop when in reverse. Removes a lot of thinking from the situation

Awesome, how much did that all run you if you don't mind me asking. It looks like the plow frame mounts to the same points that my flat tow connections do.

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2006 CRD - GTB2056 turbo by Dieselguy86, Eco Trans Tune, Lift Pump, Week's, HDS Tstat, Racor Filter, ARP's, OME 790's+Top Plate, JBA 2.5", JBA UCA, Moab's+265/75R16, ARB Bull Bar, 4.10's, TrueTracs

If you wanted one new, you'd pay around $4500 installed.

I have $1200 into it, with everything.

This thing plows beautiful.


It has allowed me to discover some worn parts as well. No damage, but obvious need to replace the A arms with JBA stock height arms, as my upper ball joints are...questionable...with 126k miles on them.

The TRE's on knuckles are also worn, same miles.


So, thanks to Rich, I have CRD springs. Ordered all of the new parts, putting them all on at one time, getting alignment, then new tires. I'm also swapping the rear end for a 3.73 rear (matched to front) with trac-lock and discs. One of my wheel cylinders is leaking, I never bothered to look at the rear brakes when I put the jeep back together.


But, easily the handiest plow vehicle I've ever owned. It weighs so much more than an xj or mj that it just squats and pushes, even with crappy tires.

No problem, they were doing me no good after the lift on... and I have been kicking around the idea of a plow for the CRD.

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-Rich
It must be air in the fuel!

Well I am new to salting entirely. We have a driveway that takes around 1,000 lbs to do each time, but have spread by hand until now. It isn't a regular thing that we need to salt...the drive is gravel, and has a great runoff so it clears itself well. It's when we get freezing rain that we run into issues..


Picked up the sp325 from the local dealer.. Was actually going for the 210 that just plugs into factory 7 pin trailer plug, but two weeks of waiting and freezing rain dictated that I get something, and now.


So, came home with the 325, hooked it up, and immediately decided that the factory is wrong on what types of can't cannot be used.

Ran 12 bags (50lbs each) of rock salt, that worked good. That was as many as I could get...everyone is out of stock.
Ran 4 bags of calcium flakes through it (90lbs each....actually leftovers from when we used to need calcium to keep the plaster from cracking in the public pool that I run in the summer). Worked great.

Then ran 3 bags of ice melt, and 7 bags of rapid melt through it.

Everything I ran through it, it fee perfectly with zero issues. I am going to run in and fill it at the local co-op with bulk and prove everyone wrong there, too. I bet it works great.


The only thing I can say is that it is honestly too small for my needs...but we will use it maybe 3 times a year. This is only for my driveway, which is also my business parking lot and drive.

Was new in box but didn't come with cover...that will be here tuesday



Just a happy customer. Thought I would share

Beautiful Set-up on your rig I must say. After seeing your set up and also living in Wisconsin, if i ever come across a small plow like yours i'm most definitely purchasing it and installing it on my little tractor (CRD). Good luck and Happy Plowing.

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2015 Passat TDI SE, 6 Speed, Candy White, Cornsilk Beige & Black Interior

05 KJ Sport 176k, Inferno Red, ORM, EHM, Samcos, Weeks Stage 1&2
Added courtesy floor lights, Cooper AT3's, Airtex In Tank Lift Pump
Gen2 fuel head, TB done @ 103000, T-Stat @ 120000
OME Lift

http://appleton.craigslist.org/pts/4221481258.html

That is the plow that I have on mine. He has only the plow side. I have the matching body side harness and wiring, and can get the mounts for your KJ for around $700 new in box.


I can bring that one home if you are interested and get it all set up. It isn't cheap to own a plow.