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highgear2005

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Anyone plowing snow? 2019 Big horn 5.7 3.92 rear end new body style. Anyone add a snow plow? If so what’s involved and is it worth it? I’m not looking to plow anything other then my 1/2 mile gravel driveway. Thank you.
 

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Anyone plowing snow? 2019 Big horn 5.7 3.92 rear end new body style. Anyone add a snow plow? If so what’s involved and is it worth it? I’m not looking to plow anything other then my 1/2 mile gravel driveway. Thank you.
The 2019 Owner's Manual states no snow plow, but later model years it was OK, I believe.
pg 417
"Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpectedly or could fail to deploy during a collision resulting in serious injury or death."
Members have added snow plows to their Rams, though.

 

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Agree with above statements. I have two old F250s at work with plows on them. It is amazing how much abuse a plowing vehicle takes. No way I'd put a plow on my Ram.
 

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Guy is talking about plowing his driveway. Not having caffinated employees working overnight to clear roads and parking lots. Not much abuse if you are just taking your time on your own stuff.
 

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I plow with my Rebel, only my large pavement driveway, SNOWAY built for 1/2 ton trucks and added Timbren kit to protect front suspension.
 

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Did you have to cut the bumper or skid plate to put the pusher plates on?
 

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Yes, had to slot skid plate , 1/2” X 4” , 2, 1 each side, very low, can’t even see them standing in frt of truck
 

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I had an F350 with 4:11 gears. There is a tool for every job!!!
 

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Plow in straight lines lol. Less likely to get Stuck
 

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I plow with my Rebel, only my large pavement driveway, SNOWAY built for 1/2 ton trucks and added Timbren kit to protect front suspension.
Good Morning,
Is there ANY chance I can trouble you to post a picture of them bolted in?
I bough a pair and just don't understand the "verbal" install directions.
Thanks so much!!!
 

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I installed a Boss HTX poly plow on my 2021 Rebel. No snow yet and looking forward to getting to use it. Plow only squats front of truck about an inch with plow lifted. Clean install (front skid plate did need to be cut, but can’t see it even with plow off) and full LED lighting standard. I also looked at Fisher and Snowway. Only plowing my driveway so do not think it will cause any damage to the truck.
 

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Sounds cool! Ya got any pictures?

Here’s my set-up. 9F0D9ADC-04CD-4AF8-BEA1-1989A39B0203.jpeg
 

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Sorry for delay in responding. Just hooked up plow preparing for first snow of season. Hopefully only 1-3 inches but prepared anyway. Looking forward to first use of new Boss HTX poly plow.
 

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Nice!! Hopefully we get some snow and then get to go snowmobiling too! 😉👍
 

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