1500 snow plow help? plz
I have a 2007 ram 1500 mega cab 5.7 hemi 4x4.
i looked over the owners manuel and it said a snow plow can set off air bags on the 1500 models. has any one had this problem? i have the dodge bumber to bumber lifetime warrenty...will this effect it at all if say my transmission goes out. thanks dan |
Good luck with answers. I know there are couple of guys on here that run plows on their rigs, mostly in winter time, lol.
I would think that the plow would void your warranty in some ways, but which ones they are, Im not sure. Just depends on what your fighting. I have never heard of a plow setting of the airbags, however, one thing that does come to mind, is a common over heating issue with the flow in service. As you could imagine, the plow would restrict SOME air.... Lets us know what you find! |
I know you're not really supposed to put a plow on the regular 1500's, but the 1500 Mega Cabs are built on a 2500 frame, so I would assume it would be able to handle it. But don't quote me on that, since I don't know how much of the rest of the truck is the same as the 2500. Maybe someone with a Mega Cab can chime in with a more definite answer.
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Everytime this is brought up, everybody confirms that the MC's are on 2500 chassis. I tend to agree; just look at their stance compared to the QC 1500's.
I do know this; when Ford sells their pickups, they always say that warranties to apply to ambulance used vehicles, and vehicles with plows mounted. Where I read that, I cant remember, and it has been a few years since i read it, so there could be some stipulations on that. |
Originally Posted by dmiller369
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I have a 2007 ram 1500 mega cab 5.7 hemi 4x4.
i looked over the owners manuel and it said a snow plow can set off air bags on the 1500 models. has any one had this problem? i have the dodge bumber to bumber lifetime warrenty...will this effect it at all if say my transmission goes out. thanks dan |
Yeah, I believe the air bag issue is aimed at traditional 1500 Dodge trucks. The Mega Cab 1500 is built on the HD frame. You'll have no issues operating a plow with it...
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thanks guys you have been a great help. i didnt know for sureif i had a 2500 frame or not but i suspected so because when i was looking into a 3 inch lift, mega cabs are always with the 2500 and 3500. so i suspect i would need a 2500 plow adapter also. And what do you think about the warrenty? would something like a new transmission or transfercase be cover because i plow with it?
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Does your 1500 MC have the snow plow prep package? If not I will bet the dealers will not honor the warranty. Best bet is to ask the dealer and get it in writing.
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I plow with a mega cab
I joined this forum just to weigh in on plowing with a Mega cab. I have a 06 1500 and have been plowing with it for 3 yrs. I have a Boss 7.6 superduty with wings. I also run with a rear snowman snowplow that compliments nicely and adds great ballast and traction when needed. Only big deal is the wheel base and I pop a u-joint ocasionaly. If anyones still looking at this thread ask me some q's
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