homemade snowplow

redneck

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i am currently building a snowplow at my school and i was wondering how strong of springs i should use i want them stiff enough that it wont just tip over, but light enough tht if and when i hit something solid it will tip down.
 
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Mwh0428

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I would say that if it's for a truck use springs from a truck snow plow etc.
 

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i am currently building a snowplow at my school and i was wondering how strong of springs i should use i want them stiff enough that it wont just tip over, but light enough tht if and when i hit something solid it will tip down.

How big is the plow and what are you pushing it with?
 

Grass ala Mowed

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And what is the mechanical advantage of the plow with your attachment points? If the springs are low on the plow, it'll take a stiffer spring than if they are attached high. Think of the plow as a pry bar; if you grab it near the prying point, you need a lot of muscle - stiff springs, if you grab it near the other end, less muscle, softer springs.
 
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