Has anybody put a plow on 96 F250 with diesel meyer says not recommended with diesel not sure why anyone know.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

 

the main reason is the added weight which can effect many things

 

ost likely it is because of the weight of the engine already combined with the TTB fron end. The 350 with the solid axle is a bit more sturdy

 

If I installed air bags to help support weight do you think the front axle can handle it.

 

I believe that it states not to put a plow on any diesel in the owners manual. For the added weight I would presume. I personally wouldn't put a plow on a 250 because of the ttb, whether it was a diesel or gasser, but that is just my $.02. I have seen 250's with plows on them though.

Red

 

The air bags would help with the tires sitting level. I would think that front end would be able to handle it, but I'm no professional.

Red

 

The TTB just can't take it for two reasons.

#1 is that your camber will be whacked out from the extra weight.
#2 the U-joints won't take it if you get good traction. The D50 has 1350 u-joints good for 2200 ft-lbs. The D60 has 1430 u-joints good for 3300 ft-lbs. With the extra weight of the plow the front end is weighed down and the rear end is light. If you get a good bite with the front end while chains are on up there, it will pop something.

 

Red you are right they say the same thing about the 350 makes me feel better seen plenty of 350 with plows I know it is not good for truck but brings in a lot of money.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

 

The best way to do it would be to put a d60 under it, but that'll cost a little bit of cabbage. Snowplowing just beats the snot out of a truck, and they seem to get rustier than normal.

Red

 

i think you would be better off spending the money right away and putting a d60 under your truck if you plan on doing alot of plowing. you will be going through front end parts much more quickly in a 250 than a 350. and ball joints and u joints arent cheap for our trucks. i see alot of 250s with plows but you will have much more front end maintenece

 

JMO, put the bags on it , & plow away ...Bags will take care of the issues ...(unless you are plowing dirt) you wont be twisting anything off ....

 

I ran a plow on my 86 250 for years, and replaced several hundred dollars worth of front end parts every year.

D60 upgrade several years ago, complete rebuild with TracLok limited slip.
Axle, rebuild and upgrades came to almost 3000 dollars.

That axle has paid for it's self in three years with money left over.

No worn ball joints, no broken axles, no worn out tie rods and much better tire wear.

With an IFS, put the chains on the rear axle, leave the front alone.
Chains on an IFS, you find every weak part at the worst possible time.

I know it's not a 96 I was posting about, but it was an IFS.

And if you do plow with the IFS, Firestone Ride Rite air bags do help with the weight.

 

I have a 76 250 that I plowed with for 20 or so years(straight axle) , the only issue I ever had with it was too lazy too grease U joints frequently enough , & the only time I damaged it , I was pushing dirt, (low range) & twisted off the front pinion.

They also make plows today that are lighter if you don't mind a plastic blade . It also makes a diff on how much you plan to plow with it ......

 

i plow with my 250 ttb and its fine one winter i plowed ALL day when we had about a foot of snow just dont be stupid and pop the clutch or hit a huge pile and high speeds and yur alot less likely to break something.. sure the d60 is a beast compared to a 44 but mine hasnt failed me .... yet ,... knock on wood lol.. but the ttb gets incredible traction in snow and you can also make great money pulling stuck people out.. i actually have people i plow for on a list of people that want me2 pull em out too if there stuck because they know most likely ill be the only one that can get to them lol

 

The only difference between the '86 and the '96 is in the brakes. The bigger rotor on the '96 means it has to have different knuckles. Other than that, they are the same axles so all the parts that you had problems with are the same in a '96.