What Size Trip Spring & How Many Do I Need For My Snow Plow?

Question:

What size and how many springs do I need on a 6foot blade?

asked by: Thomas C

Helpful Expert Reply:

Look on the back of your snow plow and there should be some holes in the venter of the plow on the back end. If there are 4 holes, you just need 4 springs. In regards to size, you just want to make sure that the springs aren't too long when your blade is adjusted properly. Typically 12" springs # 3371304717 are a good size for most plows. This one has an overall length of 12", without hooks it's 8-1/2" and the coil diameter 1-3/4". Adjust your plow to bring the two holes as close as needed to get the springs in place. Then you can adjust it according to your plowing conditions and that should take out the slack in the springs.

It is fairly simple to adjust the springs to the proper tension for the specific plowing conditions to function at its best. All you have to do is loosen the trip springs, readjust your cutting edge to the appropriate location, and tighten the trip springs once again.

expert reply by: Adam E