Plowing with a 98??

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CAn you snow plow with a 98 12v? Was told by dealer when i bought it there is no way to hook up plow on this year truck. Anyone doing it?? And if you are can I get a good price on a Lexan blade or steel blade if I have too! THANKS #ad


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98 2500 4x4 QC auto "one of the last 12 valvers- late Dec 1997" 305 70 16, K&N ,260/608 torque plate,EGT and Boost gauge under ashtray. Bought a spray can of CAT-BE-GONE. Ring removed- Whats next folks????

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yes you can plow with your truck!! if you have a auto trans you should plow in low range 2nd gear. I have A 94 162k miles with 8ft fisher plow and have no problems nor will I if Idont abuse it. these trucks are plenty strong. just dont hit any imovable objects #ad
enjoy plowing with power.

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blue 94 4x4 2500 pump turned up 30%+ gov. set to 3600rpm,tfod kit,215 inj 4inch cat back silencer removed performance delivery valves mystery switch.

 

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I know you can plow with these trucks but was told 98 could not accept mounting hardware for a plow---- guess it was BS

 

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anyone have a good place to buy a plow at a good price ???? THANKS

 

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RedNut,
I have read that one of the years could not have plow put on front. I quess it must be the 98.
The TDR at letter's and explanation about this subject. Will try and locate.

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Bill Thomas
Missouri Mule - 96 Wht 4X4 ST CC,5 spd, 3. 54, 8 ft bed, 1 ft high cheater boards.
99 Freightliner bl/wht FL60 ISB-5. 9 24v,215 hp,520 tq,6 spd, 3. 59 nsr,16 ft box, 19. 5 tires,Wt/gvw 11,000/23000

 

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Rednut, I was told the same thing by the dealer when I bought mine new. When I asked why, the reply was "the back wheels will come off the ground".

About 2 yrs ago I bought a 24' travel trailer. I was told by the TT dealer that I needed a weight dist hitch. When I asked why, the reply was "because the front wheels of the truck will come off the ground". #ad


I then told them the first story, and asked "so who is right?" They then said I'd be OK w/o a weight dist hitch.

I'd say, find a plow, hook it up and plow. I'm sure the holes in the frame werent changed.

I saw a 7. 5' Western off of a Dodge in the paper for $1000. 00. "hardly used".
After all this, I'm sure it's sold.

 

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Looking at back issues(issue 19, issue 20, member to member)in issue 19 the editor points out that the Dodge diesels 2500's were never rated by Dodge for snow plow work because of the weight difference between gas engines(Dodge gas 2500 is rated for snow plow/with snow plow package)would cause very little traction on rear wheels and extra weight on front end components, you also need long bed. The 3500,s are rated for snow plow use because extra weight(rear) and heavier duty springs on front.
In issue 20 a member(97 truck) does plow his business and driveway. The company (Western Plow)recommends 600 hundred pounds of counter balance weight be placed behind rear axle for his plow.
I would check with the Plow manufacturer of your choice see what they say.

 

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Well I can tell you the story as follows. When I purchased my Western Pro Plow a few years back I spoke with more than a few guys about this. I was told that DC did not rec. a plow for a 2500 becuase that the weight of the Cummins was too heavy. The front end could not handle it. I was told By Western reps. that I needed to put 500 lbs of ballast in the bed. I have plowed the last 3 years this way with no problems. I plowed last year for a whole week straight at a friends 11 dealership facility.

The last 2 days I plowed with my newer 98 3500 with the same plow and wiring harness. I removed it from my 96 2500 a few months back when I sold it. No problems till the 15 hour. I just had my left(clutch) knee repaired. So at the 15 hour of being on the carlots it started to burn. I took some medication and it was fine. The 98 12 3500 5 sp was not much different than the 96 2500. I would say go with a Western. And get the handheld remote controller. Don't use any dash mounted toggle switch.

Lets it snow some more. Easiest money I ever made.

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98 3500 12v 4x4 Quad Cab SLT Larimie, All the bombing parts accumulating on my workbench. A few more on order, and a few coming from Santa.

80 Porsche 911 SC Turbo Look Porsche Club Racing Trackcar, Totally Bombed
Cannondale Killer V 900 SL

 

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FWIW my '95 came with a Western plow from the dealer. I have the snow plow prep group. Love it! lots of fun. Just don't drive around the highway with it installed. Use it, then promptly remove it. No problems.

I'm currently building a REAL brushguard for my truck. It will mount on the Western plow "Uni-mount". 1/4 steel tubing and plate. I want something that will protect my truck, I can mount my lights on, and let me use my plow. I can remove the brushgaurd and install the plow in minutes. 4 pins and two electrical plugs.

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J Case
'95 2500 4x4 Auto Reg Cab
BD tc, vb, Pressure lock, #5 fuel plate, 4" exhaust, and K&N RE-0880.


BOHICA!!!!

'99 KTM 300 EXC

 

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When I asked the dealer why the 98 model wasn't supposed to have a plow on it but all other model years were ok as long as they had the plow prep package I was told it had to do with Fed mandates. At the time I was also looking at the Fords and they told me the same thing about their trucks.
My truck is a 3500 but I wouldn't hesitate to put a plow on a 2500, the truck wasn't changed in that model year from what I was told.


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`96 3500 4x4, JRE Stage 3 kit, JRE 4" exhaust from turbo back, low stall speed torque converter, shift kit, K&N air filter. Fisher EZ V snowplow. Towing Jackson 3 horse gooseneck w/ dressing and tack rm. , or 9 ton equipment trailer w/pintle.

 

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Your not supposed to put a plow on any excab 2500/3500 diesels from 94 til the 5200 lb axle in 2000. It wasnt recommneded because it overloads the front axle,with the heavy Cummins option. I put one on a 97 excab,a Fisher Minute mount 7 1/2' . It handled it great,but a trip to the certified scales showed that it was overloaded by about 300 lbs-without a driver-or passenger.

 

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Here's another good brand. Dealer locator on their site. http://www.curtiscab.com/snow_plows.html

 

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You guys keep talking about metal blades HOW ABOUT LEXAN FOR LESS WEIGHT??? anyone out there in TDR land use lexan???????????

 

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Rednut, I've seen the lexan blades on the local Yup-mobiles (Navigators, explorers etc) but didnt get a chance to talk to an owner.
If I see one parked at the coffee shop, I'll stop in.
I believe these are for doing ones own driveway. I dont think these will take the punishment of plowing commercially.

Ever figure out your fuel mileage problem?
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98 Quad cab 4X4 2500 12 valve,5 speed,3. 54 rears, 8' bed. Boost and egt gauges but basicly stock except for a "properly adjusted" AFC. Cat in the garage. Uniden HR 2510, Texas Star 1200 amp. 59,000 Mi as of 10/21/00.
NRA life member. High power/IDPA.

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Patriot just got fuel this morning in Cinnaminson NJ Guess how many miles I put on a tank of fuel 269. 8 and I was at an 1/8 of a tank Something seems wrong to me but truck drives fine

 

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Thats terrable. I dont want to add insult to injury, but I have over 300 miles on the trip meter, and still have over 1/2 tank.
I know my fuel gauge is on the optomistic(sp?) side, but within a few gallons.
If you have mods (I think you have a fuel plate etc) I'd start thinking auto trans. ??

 

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Originally posted by The patriot:
Thats terrable. I dont want to add insult to injury, but I have over 300 miles on the trip meter, and still have over 1/2 tank.
I know my fuel gauge is on the optomistic(sp?) side, but within a few gallons.
If you have mods (I think you have a fuel plate etc) I'd start thinking auto trans. ??

Do you mean auto trans mods?????

 

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No. I mean excessive slippage??
I hear that a low slip torque converter does wonders for the truck. Puts the power youre maknig to the ground.

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Originally posted by The patriot:
No. I mean excessive slippage??
I hear that a low slip torque converter does wonders for the truck. Puts the power youre maknig to the ground.

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that was going to be my next purchase

 

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Don't know about the 98 but I know a guy plowing with a 2000 QC 4x4 Auto. It is extremely heavy in the front. Can't put hardly any power on it in 2WD before it spins. No ballast in the bed though. I rode with him for a little bit the other night. I have never seen a truck that will move snow like that before. It is a lease though so you can guess what kind of treatment it gets plowing.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S