Re: Snow Plow

From: James Babcock (james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com)
Date: Wed Sep 04 1996 - 08:02:50 EDT


Bryan-

You should check the owners manual regarding snow plows. Mine says that
a 200lb weight must be placed in the bed to avoid overloading the front
axle. I think that there is a similar warning inside the glove box lid.
I have not personally mounted a snow plow on my truck though.

-Jim.
'87 V6 auto 4x4 2000lb long bed

> I have a 93 4x4 LE Extracab Auto 5.2 v8, and am interested in putting a snow
> plow, possibly minute mount onto it, and have seen them before. I was
> wondering what (if anything) I needed to do to accomidate for the weight put
> on the front axle (Heavyduty shocks, leaf springs) or things like heavy duty
> alternator, etc. If anyone has a plow on their truck, I would appreciate
> feedback on plows.
>
> Bryan Harper

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