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THE BIGPUNN

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i tried a search for 8.1 plowing info, didnt find anything. anyone plow with the 8.1? i have a 03 cc 4x4, ally. what size plow any advice? i see comments from others to check manufacurer for warranty issues. average costs? i like western, the use will mainly be personal.

Hotair Enthusiast

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I have a Big block and i plow with it, and love it. I have the Fisher 7.5 plow. but you might consider the 8.5 or 9.0 ft. to make room for the dual wheels.

 

6.o what? You cant get a Allison with a "small" motor. guess they didnt have enough torque to operate them.

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The 6.0 has soooooooooohhhhh much torque, it doesn't need a 5-speed. In fact, it doesn't need a transmission at all. You can just keep it in first gear all day! :)

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sonjaab

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BIGGG......Hows that new rig working out for ya?

 

Do you have the VYU plow prep option ? If you have the

aux. light button on the dash next to the pass. air bag switch.

You do have factory plow prep.

Thus NO warranty worries for plowing related breakage!

Ask me...I smoked my transfer case a few weeks ago.

Dealer fixed no problem.....We have been getting pounded here !

 

A Western 8 ft. Ultra mount pro would be a great plow for your

truck........Around $3800 installed in my area.

 

Stop over to www.plowsite.com or www.snowplowing-contractors.com/forums

 

Lots of good advise and help over there!................geo :)

Hotair Enthusiast

Hotair

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The 6.0 has soooooooooohhhhh much torque, it doesn't need a 5-speed. In fact, it doesn't need a transmission at all. You can just keep it in first gear all day! :)

If i woulda known that, i woulda got a 6.0.... just think on how much $ i could save on tranny fluid........

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2000Plow4x4

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I have a6.0 motor and i plow with it its been a plow truck all its 4 yrs of life, im about to hit 50k this weekend and i love it plows and pushes the snow just fine. i dont see why the 8.1 would have any problem plowing

bigdogs Senior Enthusiast

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I asked my dealer about if a plow would void my warranty on my 03 Dmax since it does not have the plow package (and they sell plows too) and they said no it wouldn't. I just got a plow for my Sportsman so not going to get one for the truck anytime soon but was just curious if it would be a problem and they didn't think it would be.

422 SS Enthusiast

422 SS

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I plow with my Dmax truck.GM says I can't but I mounted a 8 ft Myers on the front and have plowed tons of snow.I think the diesel is heavier than the 8.1 so it shouldn't be a problem.You might have to crank the T-bars for addded clearance.I paid $3150.00 for mine installed.

bigdogs Senior Enthusiast

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That is kinda what they said too, maybe have to crank the torsion bars and/or ballast the rear end but if putting an 8ft plow on would not be a problem. They were not sure of the V plows since they weigh more tho.

 

$3150 is not a bad price at all. Even the little 60" one for my Polaris Sportsman was like $450 (with me installing it and not counting the winch I already had on it)

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sonjaab, trucks been great! now im trying to talk all my dodge and ford buddies to convert! anyway, thanks for your input. i didnt realize how expensive plows were. i suppose they are cheaper than needing a new back from shoveling snow though. i will have to wait to get a plow, my old lady just let me pick up a brand new motorcycle (hayabusa) last month. i did enough whining for that.

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