new boss snowplow installed today
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Congradulations!
What made you choose the Boss over say Western?
Did you get the snow plow poackage on your truck?
I am trying to figure out what it consists of. Heavier front springs I think. Also trying to figure out if there is a factory wireharness to power up the plow. Mine is getting a plow on it too.
What made you choose the Boss over say Western?
Did you get the snow plow poackage on your truck?
I am trying to figure out what it consists of. Heavier front springs I think. Also trying to figure out if there is a factory wireharness to power up the plow. Mine is getting a plow on it too.
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Congradulations!
What made you choose the Boss over say Western?
Did you get the snow plow poackage on your truck?
I am trying to figure out what it consists of. Heavier front springs I think. Also trying to figure out if there is a factory wireharness to power up the plow. Mine is getting a plow on it too.
What made you choose the Boss over say Western?
Did you get the snow plow poackage on your truck?
I am trying to figure out what it consists of. Heavier front springs I think. Also trying to figure out if there is a factory wireharness to power up the plow. Mine is getting a plow on it too.
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I believe the snowplow package comes with computer tuned springs and heavier suspension, I think the wiring is already there, but you can go and checl on a ford build sheet, by the way, it runs with a new v plow on the front like there is nothing on it at all, awesome power, also, ford gave me a 1000 rebate for a up fitters if you add a plow on your truck, and find a dealer on boss plows that have on on stock, and they will probally give you five hundred dollars off of it too, my local dealer did, good luck
Tjhunter -- I am curious on how they treated your front valence. I have not installed my plow yet, but I don't want the valence to be pulled off. I have seen one guy here who did a great job of installing the plow and cutting notches in for the plow hardware.
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I have plowed for years with Meyers and a few others. The Boss uses a ram instead of a chain to raise and lower the blade. Some say that it gives better backdragging but most of these blades (designed for the size of trucks we are driving) usually do a good enough job because of their weight.
One drawback to the Boss is the fact that if they lose the ram, you will need to drive it back for repair with the blade down. The chain driven ones can be driven into a snow bank and the chain shortened to get the truck back.
The main thing I look for is supportability. Having a dealer nearby is important if you do a fair amount of plowing. Hoses break, solenoids fail...
One drawback to the Boss is the fact that if they lose the ram, you will need to drive it back for repair with the blade down. The chain driven ones can be driven into a snow bank and the chain shortened to get the truck back.
The main thing I look for is supportability. Having a dealer nearby is important if you do a fair amount of plowing. Hoses break, solenoids fail...
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I too have a Boss 9'2" power V XT on my 6.7, it's great! Only part I'm still debating is shoes. They say they arn't needed on a V plow but most of what I do are dirt lots, so the last time it was heavy wet snow w/a unfrozed ground well....lets just say their will be some gravel piles to respread.
I've never used anything but a boss. My old 96 7.3 has a Superduty 8' straight blade, very heavy plow. Was on the truck when I got it, seed a hard life, and deftiately took it better than a lesser plow. I like that that Boss has a better structure than ohers that I've compaired too.
I've never used anything but a boss. My old 96 7.3 has a Superduty 8' straight blade, very heavy plow. Was on the truck when I got it, seed a hard life, and deftiately took it better than a lesser plow. I like that that Boss has a better structure than ohers that I've compaired too.
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I think besides the springs, you get a heavy duty alternator. The front axle without the upgrade is rated for 5600 and 6000 with the snow plow package. There is no wiring provided for any snowplow manufacturers. Most of the manufacturers have their own harnesses.
Tjhunter -- I am curious on how they treated your front valence. I have not installed my plow yet, but I don't want the valence to be pulled off. I have seen one guy here who did a great job of installing the plow and cutting notches in for the plow hardware.
Tjhunter -- I am curious on how they treated your front valence. I have not installed my plow yet, but I don't want the valence to be pulled off. I have seen one guy here who did a great job of installing the plow and cutting notches in for the plow hardware.
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