Does anyone know what are the option upgrades for the typical Superduty that comes with the snowplow prep package besides the plow and frame?
thanks!

 

The bigger altenator a stiffer front shock is all that was different on my 04 PS that came with plow prep. The springs are the same as a standard SD I did put add a leafs to level out the truck. Hope this helps

 

mjlevi - I can't speak for the new SD's, but on mine the plow prep package included a larger alternator, larger battery, trans cooler, x-springs up front, and front steering stabilizer. All of these were options or part of other packages too.

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mjlevi,

If you are refering to the 05 PSD in your sig, then

Snow Plow Prep Package (86M)
Availability:

• Requires 4x4
• Not available with Heavy Service Suspension Package (674)

Includes:

• Computer selected springs (6K front with PSD)
• 140 A alternator with PSD
• Unique fan clutch with PSD

Hope this helps

 

All good information folks, I had the same question as well. Thanks

 

I think dual alt.

 

Dual alternators due not come with the snow plow package, the single standard 110Amp alternator is upgraded to a single 140Amp. See my post above the info is taken directly from the order guide.

Hope this helps

 

Is there any way to tell from VIN or door sticker if my truck has the plow package? I have dual batteries, nothing obvious on the alternator to say if it's the 110 or 140 amp version. Since I have the 6.0 PSD I believe I have the 6000# springs up front already. Can the fan clutch be upgraded to the plow version or do I need to get a whole new fan assembly? The reason for asking is that I'm getting a "The Boss" brand 8' trip edge plow and have concerns about cooling issues.

I'm going to be upgrading the tranny w/ Mag-Hytec pan and Dieselsite tranny filter, along with doing a flush and new internal and in-line filters so I should be good to go in that department. Would it be better to just add an extra small cooler to the coolant filter return line instead of messing with the stock fan clutch?

 

thedaddycat,

1) "Is there any way to tell from VIN or door sticker if my truck has the plow package?"

No there is not.


2) "I have dual batteries, nothing obvious on the alternator to say if it's the 110 or 140 amp version."

All 6.0 SD come with Dual batteries standard. You would have to get the model number off of your alternator to determine whether it is a 110A or a 140A. Standard the truck came with 110A alternator, the 140A could be ordered as an option and/or it also comes if the truck is equipped with the Snow Plow package.

3) "Since I have the 6.0 PSD I believe I have the 6000# springs up front already."

Just because your truck has a 6.0 PSD does NOT mean you have 6K front springs. Springs are computer selected based on truck body style, engine transmission, bed length and optional packages. Check your door sticker for the front axle GAWR this will give you and idea as to what spring rate is installed.

4) "Can the fan clutch be upgraded to the plow version or do I need to get a whole new fan assembly?"

I am not sure what parts are needed to upgrade to the Snow Plow version of the fan assembly.

5) "I'm going to be upgrading the tranny w/ Mag-Hytec pan and Dieselsite tranny filter, along with doing a flush and new internal and in-line filters so I should be good to go in that department. Would it be better to just add an extra small cooler to the coolant filter return line instead of messing with the stock fan clutch?"

You already have an in-line by-pass transmission filter from the factory, so i don't know what benefit you will get by adding an additional by-pass transmission filter.
As i don't know the additional heat load controlled by the Snow Plow fan system it would be hard to advise you wether or not adding a small extra coolant cooler would be of any benefit, but adding an extra cooler in the overflow return line is going to be of minimal impact, as only a small percentage of the coolant flows through this hose. The majaority of the coolant flows through the main radiator hoses. BTW there is No coolant filter installed on the 6.0 from the factory.
A coolant by-pass filtration system is a good addition on any vehicle to help remove casting sand and other contaminates from the cooling system.

Hope this helps

 

I checked the door sticker this morning, 4800# front, 6830# rear axle ratings. I guess I don't have the 6000# front springs after all. Now I'm thinking that maybe I should get some helper springs up front. The plow weighs something like 850#. I looked at some leveling kits online, Tuff Country has one that adds a short leaf pack under the stock leaf springs and lifts the front by a claimed 2.5". Does this sound like a good idea? I don't want to screw up my truck by overloading the front end.

 

Check your VIN to the decoder at the top of this forum. That will tell you what springs you have on your truck unless they were swapped out for something different.

I would not be looking so much at leveling kits as much as looking for overload springs. Most leveling kits were not designed to carry more weight, just level your truck out front to back. The factory x-springs were designed to carry the weight of a plow or you can look into other options to carry the extra weight. Just remember that the extra weight hanging out in front of your truck does create more wear and tear on your vehicle. I try to keep the plow off of my truck as much as possible for that very reason.

 

If you have a friendly dealership nearby, they can actually run your VIN to to get the build sheet, as it rolled off of the factory floor. Whoever does the vehicle ordering at the dealership should have access to this information.

 

Has anyone ever come into warranty issues because they put a plow on a truck with out the plow prep package. i just bought a 06 f-250 with PSD and it did not come with a prep package. The salesman of course acted like it was not big deal to add the additional equipment when i was buying it. then he informed me after i bought the truck that it could not be upgraded and had to be installed at the factory.

 

Sure the equipment can be added, but it is more expensive after the fact. And sure Ford could deny warranty work for damage that "could" have happened as a result of lack of the plow prep package. Don't know if has ever happened, but I can see how they could.