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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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So I put a snow plow on mine
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Started mine up at 68 degrees F this morning. She didn't mine one bit.
About 75 here when I started it. Then the cold front came in. Its gonna get real cold tonight. 41. BRRRRRR.
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Surprisingly enough, last year Denver barely ever froze over. This year looks to be different though!

I need some skis ...and snow tires
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Contracting
So I put a snow plow on mine
Doesn't that drastically reduce the gas mileage?
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Contracting
So I put a snow plow on mine
I'm calling BS
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

I'm calling BS
Even if isn't BS, that's too far forward. I bet the XJ would tip forward
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Even if isn't BS, that's too far forward. I bet the XJ would tip forward
How heavy is a snow plow?
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tssguy123

How heavy is a snow plow?
Im guessing no more than a 100 or so. But most snow plows i see come close to the bumper not sit so far forward. Feel like leverage isn't on his side
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Even if isn't BS, that's too far forward. I bet the XJ would tip forward
Front-heavy snow plow balances out unibody, prevents folding in half when you remove doors. lrn2XJ
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

Front-heavy snow plow balances out unibody, prevents folding in half when you remove doors. lrn2XJ
See now that's bull****.

Who is crazy enough to remove their doors in the winter
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Im guessing no more than a 100 or so. But most snow plows i see come close to the bumper not sit so far forward. Feel like leverage isn't on his side
Maybe 3x that weight...lol 100 pound snowplow...maybe for plowing side walks?
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

See now that's bull****.

Who is crazy enough to remove their doors in the winter
Real Jeeps don't have doors. Your beard should keep you warm enough.
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 616_95xj

Maybe 3x that weight...lol 100 pound snowplow...maybe for plowing side walks?
I did say "or so" lol

Originally Posted by salad

Real Jeeps don't have doors. Your beard should keep you warm enough.
Gotta keep it at stubble length for worm sadly.
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Real Jeeps don't have doors. Your beard should keep you warm enough.
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