Recommended Snow Plow Set Up For A 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 1500 LD

Updated 08/01/2024 | Published 11/07/2021

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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

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Detail K2 Elite Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall

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Detail K2 Storm II Elite Snowplow - Custom Mount - Electric Actuator - 84" x 22"

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Question:

I need a hole plow set up for my truck please thank you

asked by: Craig L

Expert Reply:

There will be two options for adding a plow to the front of your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic. Keep in mind that both of these options will be for the 1500 LD model of Silverado, but with that being said, let's get into it.

The First way to go about adding a plow will be using a front mount hitch, like the Curt # 31302. This allows the Detail K2 Elite Snowplow # K2AVAL8422ELT to attach to your truck without the need of custom brackets.

The other option is the Custom Mounting Brackets K283013. Once installed, these will fit close to your vehicle without protruding out beyond the bumper, so it is a lot less exposed than a front mount hitch. The Detail K2 Storm II Elite Snowplow # K2STOR8422ELT will then attach to these brackets quickly and easily.

Both of these blades will measure 84" wide x 22" tall and have a 3 position capability (45 degrees left, straight, and 45 degrees right). Both also have wireless remotes making switching between these three setting nice and easy. Both also have adjustable flip-down caster wheels which allows you to roll the plow where you need it for mounting or storage.

So in short, both of these are great options for adding a snow plow to your truck, but I prefer the front mount hitch option. This is due to the hitch having more than just one use. You can mount a bike rack or mount a winch and many other things. The custom brackets are nice, don't get me wrong, but I prefer things that are not unitaskers.

expert reply by: Lazer S

Brad S.

7/31/2024

I would think that the 2” Reciever mount design would hold up better and stronger than the custom mounts wouldn’t you think? Has anyone prefer the Reciever design better for the DK2 plow

Lazer S.

8/1/2024

@BradS To be honest, I haven't really heard a whole lot of opinions either way. I do prefer the hitch as there are other things that can be done with it, whereas the custom mount option will only be used for the plow. That said, the brackets will be much more concealed, so there's that. Hitches will typically have a better warranty as well. The Curt # 31302, for example has a Lifetime warranty. Detail K2 only offers a 1 year warranty, so I would assume the hitch will last longer. Please keep in mind I am not basing that on any gathered data, just an opinion and how warranties are handled.