Snow plow prep

[AHarris]

Anyone know if the factory snow plow prep package is a must for mounting a plow to my truck (see sig)?

The dealer here in Louisiana didn't really know.

Moving to Northern Wisconsin and plan to plow snow this coming winter.

 

[mwilson]

Just called my dealer friend, only thing the snowplow prep with a Cummins engine gets you now is the 180 amp alternator and a transfer case skid-plate if it doesn't already have one as part of some other package.



All plows now use a 12volt powered hydraulic pump so the extra amps really help out if you plowing in short strokes/cycles.



If you are plowing a road of any distance it is not so important as you tend to leave the plow alone for longer periods of time. Drop it, angle it and boogie on.



$85. 00 option, worth it in my humble opinion.



It used to consist of heavier coils as well but not anymore.



Mike.

 

[The patriot]

When I ordered my 1998 I asked about a plow.

The salesman told me there wasnt a plow pkg, and due to the weight I shouldn't run a plow. His words were "It's too front heavy... it'll flip".

I cant make this stuff up. :-laf

 

[MisterBean]

Get the Snow Plow Prep Group!!!

AHarris-IMHO as a CTD owner (past & present) and a "user" of several GMC & Furd trucks, I highly recommend you get the Snow Plow Prep Group if you'll be doing ANY plowing. Especially, in Northern Wisconsin.

The "package" used to include heavier front suspension springs than "standard", but with the changes that have been made over the years to address the "extra weight" associated with the diesel engines being up front, are no longer necessary to be able to support the use of a standard snow plow.

On a Furd or Chevy/GMC, you can still add the "Heavy-Duty Front Suspension Package". Although this is mainly for folks that need to put something extra-heavy on the front, like a 500-plus pound bumper replacement/brush guard/grill guard w/ a winch, etc. (read as MUCH heavier than a standard weight bumper guard w/ winch).

IMHO, you don't really need the suspension on a Ram, but the increased alternator output would help a bunch if you're plowing a smaller area.



Mark

 

[AHarris]

AHarris-IMHO as a CTD owner (past & present) and a "user" of several GMC & Furd trucks, I highly recommend you get the Snow Plow Prep Group if you'll be doing ANY plowing. Especially, in Northern Wisconsin.

The "package" used to include heavier front suspension springs than "standard", but with the changes that have been made over the years to address the "extra weight" associated with the diesel engines being up front, are no longer necessary to be able to support the use of a standard snow plow.

On a Furd or Chevy/GMC, you can still add the "Heavy-Duty Front Suspension Package". Although this is mainly for folks that need to put something extra-heavy on the front, like a 500-plus pound bumper replacement/brush guard/grill guard w/ a winch, etc. (read as MUCH heavier than a standard weight bumper guard w/ winch).

IMHO, you don't really need the suspension on a Ram, but the increased alternator output would help a bunch if you're plowing a smaller area.



Mark

I'm going to a Dodge dealer on Monday in the UP of Michigan who also happens to sell snow plows. I'm really hoping I don't have to spend a thousand bucks on an big alternator to make this happen.

 

[Bob4x4]

The new model trucks come with an upgraded front axle/brakes to be plow ready a little extra juice would help but using common sense will go a long way on keeping the charging system alive