Hi all, I am only home on weekends so as much as I would like to, fooling around with an old plow truck won't do, I just don't have the time. I have mounted a snowbear on this xl7 and will keep you posted on how it functions. I dosn't hinder the front suspension as I thought it may. I can't raise it all the way as it blocks the head lights. I will say the plow is simple, rugged, and light weight. Just what my back needed. I agree, plowing is hard on a vehicle, and one must be extremely careful and not push the truck beyond itself. It is what it is, and I will keep all posted with a pic in case others are interested in trying the same. cheers...