is anyone running a plow yet? if so what type / kind and manufacturer did you buy? how expensive? i have an 85 2504x4 with a western on it that is taking up space big time ...but if i get rid of it it will snow 30 feet here in central eastern PA. global warming my as......

 

Okay, so I'm sure you know that the F150 is not supposed to have a plow mounted on it unless it has the heavy payload package & plow prep. Personally, I wouldn't do it as I wouldn't want to stress the front end that much. Most reputible installers won't put them on unless the plow mfg. specifically states that the truck is OK, and to my knowledge, the F150 isn't. I had a 7' Fisher on my '89 F150, but even then it needed heavier springs to deal with it, and I took it off after every storm. I've seen plows toast a lot of 1/2 tons, the frames and front ends aren't up to it. Just my $.02.

 

I agree, a plow on a 1/2 ton just doesn't seem right, even with the proper preperation of springs and such, the front ends are just not built to handle that, and the transmission need special attention also. I would keep the beater, a plow truck lives a rough life.

 

If you have a Supercrew, the snow prep and the payload package are not even an option. Use of a plow can void all warraties on your truck. (depends the dealer looking the other way (or how far)).

IMO, because the extra weight of the cab reduces capacity, Towing and payload in a Screw is already lowered.

 

keep your plow truck. with all indications for the winter , your gonna need it.

 

I would hang on to the plow; if the dropped acorns here are any indication of the severity of the winter, you'll need the plow! I'm in NEPA outside of Milford.

 

If you're not looking to plow commercially and it doesn't sound like you are, a light duty 7.5' plow will be just fine on your truck. I've run Fisher LD plows on a number of half tons with NO problems what so ever. The light duty Fisher weighs less then 500 pounds mounted, which should fall well within the wieght ratings of your front suspension.

Yes, you are at some level of risk with your warranty, but no more then when adding other aftermarket parts. But the one thing to consider is when you go to trade the truck. Many dealers will reduce the trade in value due to your plow, regardless of the plow design or the type of plowing you do. Just another excuse to screw you in the end.

Check out Fisher plows or Boss plows. Both good choices. Or if you want to keep the weight down low, consider one of the small poly plows. They offer downforce to make up for the weight difference, but they sure look weak.

 

i searched the topic........duhhh after i posted and got alot of good info. it looks like i will keep the old 250 and beat that to death instead.

 

I think 'fordtruckman' has a plow on his F150. I sure he will chime in shortly.

 

odxredneck is correct, fordtruckman has a plow kit on his f150.

 

obxredneck is correct. fordtruckman has a plow on his f150

 

What are you plowing? A good heavy duty snow blower does it all, and you won't have two trucks wasting space.

 

I have a 2004 f150 stx with a 7 1/2 western ulta mount. The truck handles the plow great. I just added a 2 1/2 leveling kit to to front. Plow mounted weighs about 450#.

 

Show us a Pic , or is it in your gallery?

 

I plowed for years with a 74 F100. 7 1/2 foot Fisher plow. I went through lots
of front springs, but other than that I had no problems. Paid for that truck many many times over...