snowplow package????
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snowplow package????
Hi Guys, I'm shopping for a newer used Powerstroke. I found a 2006 F250 XL. On the original window sticker, it lists Snowplow package $85.00. Any idea what that consists of? I know it was a fleet truck for a property main. company. Hoping it wasn't a plow truck.....
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The snow plow prep option gave you heavier springs in the front, overload springs in the rear, heavier alternator, and heavier fan clutch.
Having the option is a good thing IMO, as long as the truck was not actually used for plowing. You will have to look for other physical evidence to determine if a plow was ever installed.
My own truck has that option. I does ride a little rougher as a result of the heavier front springs.
Having the option is a good thing IMO, as long as the truck was not actually used for plowing. You will have to look for other physical evidence to determine if a plow was ever installed.
My own truck has that option. I does ride a little rougher as a result of the heavier front springs.
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The snow plow prep option gave you heavier springs in the front, overload springs in the rear, heavier alternator, and heavier fan clutch.
Having the option is a good thing IMO, as long as the truck was not actually used for plowing. You will have to look for other physical evidence to determine if a plow was ever installed.
My own truck has that option. I does ride a little rougher as a result of the heavier front springs.
Having the option is a good thing IMO, as long as the truck was not actually used for plowing. You will have to look for other physical evidence to determine if a plow was ever installed.
My own truck has that option. I does ride a little rougher as a result of the heavier front springs.
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Curious how you know this? Because I'm wondering how to tell what mine is. I think in '06 they offered a standard alternator, a higher amperage alternator that was included with some options such as the plow prep and camper prep, and then they also offered dual alternators. Not really sure how you tell one from the other.
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My 06 has it and I thought the package just had heavier springs in front and overload leafs in the rear. learn something new every day. Im curious too on how to tell if you have a diff. alternator.
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Came across a TSB today and it reminded me of this thread. The text of the TSB notes what is included in the snow plow prep package.
See:
05-23-15***6.0L ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE
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05-23-15***6.0L ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE
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You guys have different plow prep packs because one is diesel and one is for gas.
Until 08, gassers plow prep were springs only. The diesels were the trucks that got the alternator and clutch deal.
I looked at the option packs for the 08s, and it looks like the gassers get a bigger alternator as well now.
Until 08, gassers plow prep were springs only. The diesels were the trucks that got the alternator and clutch deal.
I looked at the option packs for the 08s, and it looks like the gassers get a bigger alternator as well now.
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Curious how you know this? Because I'm wondering how to tell what mine is. I think in '06 they offered a standard alternator, a higher amperage alternator that was included with some options such as the plow prep and camper prep, and then they also offered dual alternators. Not really sure how you tell one from the other.
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Per the 2006 F-250 & F-350 Order Guides:
SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE (86M)
Availability:
The 2005 F-250 & F-350 Order Guides also include this line under Availability:
SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE (86M)
Availability:
- Requires 4x4
- Not available with Heavy Service Suspension Package (674)
- Computer selected springs for snowplow application.
- Rear auxiliary springs
- 140-amp alternator with Power Stroke® diesel engine
- Unique fan clutch with Power Stroke® diesel engine for improved cooling
The 2005 F-250 & F-350 Order Guides also include this line under Availability:
- Not available with 674 Heavy Service Suspension Package or 539 Heavy Service Pkg. for Pickup Box Delete
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That's a good reference, and agrees with what badboy said. So, this explains why I have a 140 amp alt and downriver doesn't.
Also, by way of explanation, the reason you can't get the heavy duty suspension option with the snow plow option, is because the snow plow option already includes the heavy springs. They don't want you to order them twice.
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What are the plow prep springs rated for on a gasser.
The Ford dealer told me they can get them but I need to know what # springs I want because she has no way of finding out what # springs came with the plow prep package.
Does that make sense.
The Ford dealer told me they can get them but I need to know what # springs I want because she has no way of finding out what # springs came with the plow prep package.
Does that make sense.