Steering and Snow Plowing

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Oct 24, 2012 | 07:10 PM

brandon.edwards

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Steering and Snow Plowing

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My steering is getting looser little by little and the shop that did my alignment (very well I might add), they said its in the steering box. Well, they aid if they tighten the steering box up, that it would get even worse faster than before. Is this true?

Also, I am snow plowing this year, and I just bought a battery a couple months ago and now i think its time for the other to replaced. I am gonna gofor a little more power in the batterys to make sure it has enoght to run my spreader lights and plow. Sound like a good idea?

Oct 24, 2012 | 07:46 PM

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make sure the batteries are equal power or the weaker will pull down the other

Oct 24, 2012 | 08:17 PM

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The batteries should be replaced as a set because helps to
make then last longer. On the steering box you could get in to
the group buy from Redhead. They build some very good boxes.

Sean

Oct 24, 2012 | 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon.edwards

So........

Also, I am snow plowing this year, and I just bought a battery a couple months ago and now i think its time for the other to replaced. I am gonna gofor a little more power in the batterys to make sure it has enoght to run my spreader lights and plow. Sound like a good idea?

Was the truck built with a snow plow package? Might want to check if the alternator is up to the task of running the plow and lights? Do your headlights dim when you lift the plow?

Oct 24, 2012 | 08:25 PM

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No. It runs fine. I just worry that the batteries need a little boost. But I havent checked the altenators yet

Oct 24, 2012 | 11:45 PM

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No. It runs fine. I just worry that the batteries need a little boost. But I havent checked the altenators yet

You have dual alternators? Should be good to go then for the Snow Fighter package.

Just to add to what's been said. Batteries should be replaced in pairs, otherwise the old battery drains the new one down shortening it's life significantly.

Josh