PLOW?

[offcloss]

Hello all. Does anybody know if there is a company that is currently making plows for the 1500? I just bought the 2019 Bighorn with the 5.7 V8

 

[Jako]

Hello all. Does anybody know if there is a company that is currently making plows for the 1500? I just bought the 2019 Bighorn with the 5.7 V8

Don't recall where I read or heard but believe the 2019 Ram 1500 does not support a plow package due to the new redesgined frame. There is no option or mention for plows on the Ram build site. Ford has a spot on their build sheet which I think was $50 and from what I can recall being told it was a spot on the firewall for the wires to run through. Wish I could give you more specifics.
My brother's 1999 / 2000 ram 2500 diesel did not allow a plow package because of the weight of the cummins diesel.
Doesn't mean it can't be done.

 

[devildodge]

https://5thgenrams.com/community/th...-on-a-snowplow-prep-package-for-the-1500.195/

Here is a discussion we had. Didn't get too far with answers, but some good info here.

 

[offcloss]

https://5thgenrams.com/community/th...-on-a-snowplow-prep-package-for-the-1500.195/

Here is a discussion we had. Didn't get too far with answers, but some good info here.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

 

[Jako]

Don't recall where I read or heard but believe the 2019 Ram 1500 does not support a plow package due to the new redesgined frame. There is no option or mention for plows on the Ram build site. Ford has a spot on their build sheet which I think was $50 and from what I can recall being told it was a spot on the firewall for the wires to run through. Wish I could give you more specifics.
My brother's 1999 / 2000 ram 2500 diesel did not allow a plow package because of the weight of the cummins diesel.
Doesn't mean it can't be done.

Page 422 and 423 of the Owner's Manual
SNOWPLOW
NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications.
WARNING! 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual.
CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle.

 

[Smashy71]

Or just buy a shlt box that’s reliable and throw a plow on it. Honestly I’ve never seen a plow before on a vehicle until I moved to Idaho. Most trucks I see are mid 90s early 2000s chevys cruising around with them.

 

[ChadT]

Not my truck shown, but if I was putting a plow on the truck? I think I'd go with something like this.
Superlightweight as far as plows go.

I don't know much about plows, but I'm thinking having lighter weight on the front end parts is probably better, considering 1/2tons suspensions aren't as beefy as a 3/4ton

 

[Jordan2929]

My families business is selling plows, we are a distributor for both Boss and Western and sell over 200 plows a year. Having looked at my trucks frame I don't see how a mount would be installed without drilling multiple holes. We also haven't seen or heard anything from Boss, Western, or Fisher about mounts being designed either.

 

[ChadT]

My families business is selling plows, we are a distributor for both Boss and Western and sell over 200 plows a year. Having looked at my trucks frame I don't see how a mount would be installed without drilling multiple holes. We also haven't seen or heard anything from Boss, Western, or Fisher about mounts being designed either.

It will be interesting to see if the Ram 2500s have some variation of the splayed frame rails for front offset crash reasons, same as the 1500s.
And if so, how the FCA engineers will figure out how/where to put attachment points for plow mounts!

 

[Jordan2929]

It will be interesting to see if the Ram 2500s have some variation of the splayed frame rails for front offset crash reasons, same as the 1500s.
And if so, how the FCA engineers will figure out how/where to put attachment points for plow mounts!

The 2500/3500 ram frame (at least the front where a plow would be mounted) hasn’t changed since 2003 and isn’t changing for the updated truck that’s coming out this month.

 

[ChadT]

The 2500/3500 ram frame (at least the front where a plow would be mounted) hasn’t changed since 2003 and isn’t changing for the updated truck that’s coming out this month.

I'm wondering if that's the hold up then for the next generation of truck then?
The crewcab on the 1500 is 4in longer, right? But if it's the same frame since 2003, I'm wondering if the redesign is even more complex on the HD due to the decisions likes:
- Can they modify that 2003 frame for the 5th gen HD
- If not, how to mount a plow AND have splayed rails for small overlap crashes

Maybe it's not crazy to think that's why we're seeing Gen 4.5 HDs real soon?

 

[Jordan2929]

I'm wondering if that's the hold up then for the next generation of truck then?
The crewcab on the 1500 is 4in longer, right? But if it's the same frame since 2003, I'm wondering if the redesign is even more complex on the HD due to the decisions likes:
- Can they modify that 2003 frame for the 5th gen HD
- If not, how to mount a plow AND have splayed rails for small overlap crashes

Maybe it's not crazy to think that's why we're seeing Gen 4.5 HDs real soon?

The splayed railes aren't that much of a problem, the problem lies with the rails being octagonal and not having any mounting holes for the plow manufacturers to use. In my opinion I don't think they'll use a splayed rail design in the heavy duty models.

 

[rags]

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19Jake, who's truck is this? What plow is it?

 

[devildodge]

19Jake, who's truck is this? What plow is it?

It is a test mule spy shot. Believed to be suspension testing for the TRX although hoped by many to be a snow plow package.

 

[DIRTRIDER]

SNOWAY has a setup for the new 1500, 26 series specifically for 1/2 tons. Only plowing my driveway, no commercial or parking lots. Easy plug and play install with wireless remote and down pressure when needed.

 

[cnyram]

SNOWAY has a setup for the new 1500, 26 series specifically for 1/2 tons. Only plowing my driveway, no commercial or parking lots. Easy plug and play install with wireless remote and down pressure when needed.View attachment 43179View attachment 43180View attachment 43181View attachment 43182

SNOWAY has a setup for the new 1500, 26 series specifically for 1/2 tons. Only plowing my driveway, no commercial or parking lots. Easy plug and play install with wireless remote and down pressure when needed.View attachment 43179View attachment 43180View attachment 43181View attachment 43182

Do you have a pic of the front without the plow on showing the remaining mount? What's the weight on that? Any modification (notching) underneath? Have it installed or did you do it yourself? Price? Thanks!

 

[DIRTRIDER]

Do you have a pic of the front without the plow on showing the remaining mount? What's the weight on that? Any modification (notching) underneath? Have it installed or did you do it yourself? Price? Thanks!

Had to notch skid plate, weight is approx 450 lbs, had the SNOWAY dealer install, bought the plow used for $1800, the truck side wiring and mount was $300 and dealer charged $350 for install, All in about $2500, less than 1/2 of a new set up. I already have a Motofab level so the truck only drops about an 1 1/2” when blade is up and will remove the lower subframe during summer months, again only doing my driveway so not looking to abuse my new truck.

 

[cnyram]

Had to notch skid plate, weight is approx 450 lbs, had the SNOWAY dealer installView attachment 43220View attachment 43221, bought the plow used for $1800, the truck side wiring and mount was $300 and dealer charged $350 for install, All in about $2500, less than 1/2 of a new set up. I already have a Motofab level so the truck only drops about an 1 1/2” when blade is up and will remove the lower subframe during summer months, again only doing my driveway so not looking to abuse my new truck.

Thanks for the answers. Are you going to have to pull the bumper back off to remove the truck mount in the spring? I have a snowdogg stainless plow that I've had on a 15 Silverado a 17 Wrangler and on a 17 Colorado I traded for my Rebel. I've gone back and forth between putting on the truck or picking up a used 2 door wrangler that my wife can use in the summer. I just do my driveway too, but it's a really big driveway and the atv plow and snowblower I have don't cut it after using the snowdogg the last 4 winters. Appreciate you taking the time to give me the info.

 

[DIRTRIDER]

Thanks for the answers. Are you going to have to pull the bumper back off to remove the truck mount in the spring? I have a snowdogg stainless plow that I've had on a 15 Silverado a 17 Wrangler and on a 17 Colorado I traded for my Rebel. I've gone back and forth between putting on the truck or picking up a used 2 door wrangler that my wife can use in the summer. I just do my driveway too, but it's a really big driveway and the atv plow and snowblower I have don't cut it after using the snowdogg the last 4 winters. Appreciate you taking the time to give me the info.

The frame mount is 2 pieces, i’ll only have to remove the lower section in the summer months without removing the bumper.

 

[Ramster]

The 2500/3500 ram frame (at least the front where a plow would be mounted) hasn’t changed since 2003 and isn’t changing for the updated truck that’s coming out this month.

Working at Knapheide I saw a new 2500 with a Western plow sitting in front waiting to be mounted. So yes, 2500's are plow ready.