Whether you plow or don’t, living in the northeast we are all exposed to the salty road conditions. They spray liquid solution on the roads before it snows now to prevent the snow from sticking and to accelerate the melting process. I travel several hours north to go snowmobiling and by the time I reach camp my blue truck is white from the salt solution. once a week I wash the truck and spray underneath to clean the salt off. I have never had any issues with premature rusting. Every truck that I have owned since 1992 has had a plow on it, I never had a rusting issue.
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Looking for snow plow recommendations
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From my experience , comparing a vehicle that was totally dedicated to plowing vs a daily driver that never plowed was obvious on rusting. The plow vehicle was older, but it was surprising to me.
I would say that had more to do with the use of the truck than it having a plow on it.
In Pennsylvania you are not allowed to plow on roads, so that scenario would not happen.
And the OP is only doing his own driveway.
The old rusted plow truck is probably because it served its duty only in winter and wasn't washed properly while earning its keep.
I get what you are saying, but I see no way that the plow would spray more salt on the truck...if anything less.
But, I am quite possibly wrong.
Now, causing extra wear on front end components, I will agree with that...but only if abused.
In Pennsylvania you are not allowed to plow on roads, so that scenario would not happen.
And the OP is only doing his own driveway.
The old rusted plow truck is probably because it served its duty only in winter and wasn't washed properly while earning its keep.
I get what you are saying, but I see no way that the plow would spray more salt on the truck...if anything less.
But, I am quite possibly wrong.
Now, causing extra wear on front end components, I will agree with that...but only if abused.
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Wow
My thoughts too
I am putting a 8.5 foot western poly v on my 19 2500 big Horn night edition. I cant pick up new truck until Friday as that is when they can install plow. I’ve been waiting 3 weeks. I can’t afford to be down a plow truck though. Trading in my ‘15 Chevy 2500 Ltz with hinicker poly v. I love the hinicker but what a pain to hook up. Western is so much simpler. I do like the hinicker control better as there are fewer buttons. I had the hinicker on my ‘06 Cummins so it has been a good plow just is a pain to hook up.
I debated getting a plow for my long driveway on my last 2500 and again with my new '19 Laramie. It certainly would make snow cleanup quicker. I have a few tight areas at the top of my driveway that using a truck is difficult to maneuver so I went with a front loader mounted plow on my John Deere 1025. I think people tell horror stories about plowing wear and tear on trucks which could be true, but if you're plowing just your driveway you should have few concerns. I'm not well versed enough in plows but if I were you I would get one with the easiest mounting system and lightweight since you arent using it commercially.
Awesome! Any issue with the weight of the plow since it's a PW? Any modifications needed?
It definitely sags quite a bit. I have about 1000 lbs ballast in the bed which seems to help quite a bit. I’m adding wing extensions this week which will add another 100lbs so I’ll probably to a levelling kit and maybe some front air bags eventually.
As for the mods. The air dam had to be notched for the push beam and I had to have 3/8” taken off the outer winch mounts and some longer metric bolts for those mounts to work properly with the undercarriage side plates.
Overall it was a nice easy install and as a bonus my truck had the upfitter wiring as well so everything works as it should! I’ve heard older power wagons didn’t come equipped with this wiring in the past so I was thrilled!!
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I'm putting my 2yo Fisher XLS on my new 3500 Hemi whenever it gets here. Its coming off a 2008 FORD F250. IMHO Ram has it way over Ford on the prep package and especially the fit up ease. As far as premature rusting I cant say plowing has any special rust risk if your truck is properly set up and protected. I have a tailgate sander as well and spread treated salt too, only rusting is on the sander iteself (why dont they just use stainless I have no idea). Just opt for proper undercoating, wash regularly and you'll be just fine.
Just plan on taking off the air damn. It’s better than cutting it up.
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