What Gives on Snow Plow Package?

[hammersley]

Checking into 2002 Kelly Blue Book Data on Snow Plow Pacakge for a 2002 3500 - for my son. Why can't you get the snow plow package with computer matched springs - only one reason I can see - it's standard with the diesel - is this true? Wonder if this applies to the 2500 as well?



AHD Snow Plow Prep Group,* H. D. • 4WD Model N/C



(N/A 2WD Model) (N/A w/ETC or ETH 5. 9L Diesel Engine) (Req's Trailer Tow Group-AHC) (Front Clearance I. D. Lights are Recommended)Includes Computer Selected Springs & Transmission Oil Overheat Light (w/Auto Trans. -DGT & DGP).

 

[DaveN]

my understanding was that the snow plow prep came with springs, transmission cooler and idiot light, and power steering cooler, which are all included with the diesel package... .

 

[Xgunfighter]

My 2001. 5 has the plow pkg. It came with heaver computer matched springs, and the HD front diff. It was the same price as just odering the HD fron Diff. .

 

[Pit Bull]

Boy this is confusing, and I don't think anybody knows the answer, because I asked the same question on another thread and it was indicated that the 3500 4x4 has the heavyduty everything so there really wasn't a snow plow option for the 3500 4x4 other then the idiot light??? When I researched this on the Fritz Tech site. It showed the 3500 4x4 had the 241HD transfer case which is the most heavy duty one and that it used the most heavy duty springs. Fritz had no information about anything different about the "snow plow" option. Doesn't even mention a snow plow option. (of course that does not mean there isn't one) but you would think that if there was a special transfer case and springs he would list them on his charts?? I would assume than that the reason it does not cost anything is that you are only getting a light on the dash ( you know what happens when you assume something ). Computer matched springs?? Why and what would that do? ( a snow plow blade is not perfectly balanced? ) Sorry I am no help on this I have more questions than answers. If anyone really knows anything about this option and what it provides I will be interested in reading their post. I think this question stumps all of the experts

Thanks

Denny

 

[tntway]

snow plow width??

its been mentioned here before that the reason may be that

in order to have a proper width plow for a 3500 (probably about

9 - 91/2 feet) the weight of the plow would exceed the reccommended max. weight. don't forget you have to account for

the extra rear tire track width. 9 1/2 feet belongs on a small dump truck.

 

[Ragin Ram]

The snow plow prep has heavier front springs. 047/046 vs. 047/039. H. D. T-case and warning light for automatics. My truck will never have a snow plow, but I ordered the package so the springs won't sag as much after a few miles from the weight of the heavy Cummins engine. I believe it is available on the 3500 as well. Hope this helps!

 

[Pit Bull]

Ragin, why is one spring on the front heavier than the other? The difference in the load rating between the 046 spring and the 039 spring is about 150#'s. It does not seems like that would make much difference in the frontend sagging? Also it seems like using two different rated springs on the front would make one side sag more than the other? Unless one side of the truck is heavier than the other? Maybe it is?

Thanks for your response.

Denny

Originally posted by Ragin Ram

The snow plow prep has heavier front springs. 047/046 vs. 047/039. H. D. T-case and warning light for automatics. My truck will never have a snow plow, but I ordered the package so the springs won't sag as much after a few miles from the weight of the heavy Cummins engine. I believe it is available on the 3500 as well. Hope this helps!

 

[klenger]

Engine torque?

 

[Wiz]

I believe the 47 on the drivers side is to accommodate the drivers weight.

 

[Pit Bull]

What weight driver was the 3500 4x4 designed for? I may need to gain or lose weight I'll check out Fritz site to see the difference in load rating between the 47 and the 39 springs.

Originally posted by Wiz

I believe the 47 on the drivers side is to accommodate the drivers weight.

 

[Pit Bull]

Looked this up on Fritz Ram site.



Spring load rating

47 versus 39 around 350#'s difference

47 versus 46 around 200#'s difference

 

[Devildog]

The Snow Plow Prep group is optional on the 2000 and 2001 ST and SLT models and doesn't give the option for the SLT+ which is what I have. I'm not sure why they do that but, I wanted that package also incase I moved back to MASS. As far as the other years i'm not sure.

 

[Pit Bull]

Well I guess I have the Snow plow package, since I have the optional Transmission temperture light. I guess that means I have the 47/46 heavier springs.

Thanks everyone for the information.

Denny

 

[Bad340fish]

Fuel

The Fuel tank in on the drivers side also. So when driving home from the steakhouse with a full tank of fuel some of us may need that heavier spring

Clark

 

[Ragin Ram]

Don't forget the steering components too!

 

[Ragin Ram]

One other point

Don't get to see many snow plows around here, but I'm sure the snow gets pushed to the passenger side of the truck.