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Astro plow sighting

Postby kennyj [OP] » February 23rd 2010, 6:21am

Saw this in town today. We were supposed to get 6 to 7 inches overnight, the 1/2" we got was melting by morning.

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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby astro355 » February 23rd 2010, 1:36pm

Wowzers! I wonder how long the subframe will last on that van.
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby Mr_Bowtie » February 23rd 2010, 3:36pm

That don't look right. :lol:
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby kennyj [OP] » February 2nd 2011, 1:57am

So that same rig came to plow my driveway this morning. Usually he plows with a Colorado rig, but I guess he had a helper running the Astro because we're getting hammered with new snow. It's snowing right now at 1 to 2 inches per hour with high winds; 15 inches by morning. :o
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby alexalexanders » February 2nd 2011, 2:27am

SWEET!!! Btw we already got the 15inches today in mo...
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby Thunderball » February 2nd 2011, 2:37am

That's cool.....I want one!!!!
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby kurby65t » February 2nd 2011, 3:59am

love to do that to mine wonder if plow frame off a s-10 or trailblazer or fabricated
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Re: Astro plow sighting

Postby mybike1 » February 7th 2013, 2:51am

I have often thought about a plow for my van... with my AWD, 2" lift and Firestone Winterforce tires I feel like it would be great... but that comment about the subframe holding up has me nervous. Any thoughts?... and has anyone here fabricated frame connectors for your Astro or maybe they're available as aftermarket pieces somewhere?
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