Great vid. Beginner snow plower here. Thanks. But I am not putting a flashing light on my truck to plow my driveway. It would make me feel more important than I really am, and I would get cocky. I see it happening all the time. :)
@@danczuba - I agree 100% Dan. I’ve had 4 straights before I went to a V , but now that I haveI will probably never buy a straight again. I am currently running a 8.5 western mvp3 stainless steel on a 16’ ram 2500 Cummins. Definitely the most stout combination I have ever run. In Buffalo it gets plenty of use - lol. Keep on snow fighting Dan- good luck out there.
@Dean Corll the plows are great especially the scoop option but they only thing I don't like is the amount of cutting edges you have to replace, and sometimes the snow will actually push the blade back and it won't stay.
Great informative video..one question do you hold controller in hand when plowing ? Just noticed you put it on your shift lever is it good there if your shifting from Drive to reverse?
Actually I have found putting it on the shifter lover works the best for me. I can shift and operate the plow pretty much in one motion. You have to be careful so that it doesn't slide down and wedge between the shifter and steering column lol
Three questions, do you have the torsion bars cranked? If, then how long have you had the truck with them cranked w/ the plow? Any suspension issues w/ cranked and plow?
I had the truck for 4 years but actually sold it a year ago. The plow was on it for 4 years and I never had any issues. I never drove around with the plow on it for more than the day it was snowing. I did turn the torsion bars a couple turns before getting in alignment. It didn't raise the front end much but it put more tension on it so it didn't squat as much. It probably only made a half inch difference.
It handles very well and the plow and mount weigh approximately 720 lb. I have a 7.5' foot standard duty that I use on a 2004 half ton Chevy. I took the 8-ft super duty from this video and use that on a 2003 2500 HD with a Duramax. On my 2001 3500 I use an 8.5 ft straight blade. On my 2013 2500 HD I use an 8-ft 2-in poly V plow. On my 2005 3500 dump truck I put an EXT 8 ft to 10 ft plow. On my big c5500 GMC with a Duramax I have a western white out. Then I run two skid steers with box pushers and I can change one of the pushers out for an 8-ft steel straight blade. On the Bobcat MT100 I have a 48-in power angle steel straight blade. What's nice about the boss plows is the ability to switch them between trucks.
I'm sorry Derek, but a Western will not fit on a Boss mount. P.S. I do also have a Western Wide Out. It's a fine unit, but Western plows are not as "standardized" as BOSS. To switch from a straight to a Wide Out, I had to change out the wiring harness. With Boss, any plow/controller works on the same 13 pin wiring harness and RT3 mount. I've also had Fisher, Curtis, and other plows; so I'm able personally form my own opinions.
I would like to follow up with a recent discovery about our Western Wideout. One fitting in particular was leaking ever since the plow was brand new. Finally pulled it apart to find that the o-ring was split from the factory. It was causing us to lose about 2 quarts of oil per snow storm. Also the fittings on the angle cylinders loosened up and were spewing oil. The worst thing is the fact that the headlight assemblies broke and fell apart just from the vibration of driving down the road. Western wants over $200 per headlight to replace them. Right now they're just going to have to stay together with packing tape and I will replace them with LEDs at a later date; if I keep the plow. So I would have to say that boss is far superior than Western.
@@danczuba I appreciate your response. The plow is basically new. It was used a very limited amount a couple times last year and then just once this year previously on a 2" snow.
@@ICUTGRASSLLC how old is the mount on the truck? It's possible that the eyelet pins on the front horns of the mount are worn. The other thing to check is to make sure that the push beam on the plow bracket on the truck is the proper height off the ground. I think it's supposed to be roughly 15 and 1/2 in to the bottom of the push beam on the truck, sitting on a level surface
Dan Czuba Wow I have an 04 just like in blue. Except my frame rusted through the wheel wheel is getting eatin up now. Front end fell apart gas tank and spare nearly fell off. How is yours so spotless? Are you in New England?
Actually there's only about a hundred pounds difference between the 8-foot super duty and the 7.5 foot standard-duty plow; which I run on a Chevy half ton of the same year. The Dodge seems to handle the 8-foot blade better than the Chevy. However, please note that I do have the torsion bars cranked up on both trucks. I also have an 8.5 super duty on a Chevy 1 ton, a Boss EXT on another Chevy 1 ton, and an 8'2" XT vee plow on a Chevy 3/4 ton. Lastly, I have a western wideout on a C5500 Topkick. I have tried different plows on different trucks, and have had no issues with the 8-foot super duty on any half tons. The thing to remember is that you should take any plow off when not in use so you're not driving around with extra weight on the front end. I think it's also important to note that I grease the suspension more often than just at the typical oil change.
That RAM is mint as F. I've never seen in recent years a 3rd gen RAM that is that clean.
Very good. I’m greateful
I just got a 9 foot boss plow for free, I put it on my f350 looks pretty wide. Thanks for the video
That half ton looks great with that plow. Looks like they were meant to be 👍
very nicely explained video for a beginner. Thank you
thanks for taking the time to do the video! nicely presented very clear and informative
I appreciate that; especially with lots of haters out there. I'm happy to share any helpful information that I may know.
@@danczuba ....
I didn't know about the double tap up, gonna try it now. Thanks
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Thats probably one of the cleanest early 3rd gens ive ever seen
Fluid Film.
I have a 2nd gen and its in great condition aswell always used Krown rust ..
Great video, Thanks for your help!!!
Great video! Very informative and clean. Getting a boss plow tomorrow and it’s July in PA . Fingers crossed we get some snow🤔
Very good video! Thanks for sharing. Informative.
Great video!
Nice thanks for sharing
I'm glad you like it!
Great video! Very cool! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for your support!
Great vid. Beginner snow plower here. Thanks. But I am not putting a flashing light on my truck to plow my driveway. It would make me feel more important than I really am, and I would get cocky. I see it happening all the time. :)
Jeeech, even the mail man is acting like an authority figure. lol
Great video - nice rig. Once you go V you never go back though- fact.
A v plow definitely has its place. We have 4 straight blades, 3 box pushers, a DXT V, and 3 expandables
@@danczuba - I agree 100% Dan. I’ve had 4 straights before I went to a V , but now that I haveI will probably never buy a straight again. I am currently running a 8.5 western mvp3 stainless steel on a 16’ ram 2500 Cummins. Definitely the most stout combination I have ever run. In Buffalo it gets plenty of use - lol. Keep on snow fighting Dan- good luck out there.
If I only had one blade it would be a v
@Dean Corll the plows are great especially the scoop option but they only thing I don't like is the amount of cutting edges you have to replace, and sometimes the snow will actually push the blade back and it won't stay.
Hi I just my my frist 7 6 standard duty plow installed on Friday you have help me out to understand nd how plow safely later
Love the Boss because they're all basically the same setup
Thats an awesome snow plow. Which one is it? Did you buy it directly from boss website?
No, I usually purchase from local dealers
Great informative video..one question do you hold controller in hand when plowing ? Just noticed you put it on your shift lever is it good there if your shifting from Drive to reverse?
Actually I have found putting it on the shifter lover works the best for me. I can shift and operate the plow pretty much in one motion. You have to be careful so that it doesn't slide down and wedge between the shifter and steering column lol
Three questions, do you have the torsion bars cranked? If, then how long have you had the truck with them cranked w/ the plow? Any suspension issues w/ cranked and plow?
I had the truck for 4 years but actually sold it a year ago. The plow was on it for 4 years and I never had any issues. I never drove around with the plow on it for more than the day it was snowing. I did turn the torsion bars a couple turns before getting in alignment. It didn't raise the front end much but it put more tension on it so it didn't squat as much. It probably only made a half inch difference.
Where they sell snow plow at
How does your 1500 handle with the plow? What’s the weight of the plow and mount?
It handles very well and the plow and mount weigh approximately 720 lb. I have a 7.5' foot standard duty that I use on a 2004 half ton Chevy. I took the 8-ft super duty from this video and use that on a 2003 2500 HD with a Duramax. On my 2001 3500 I use an 8.5 ft straight blade. On my 2013 2500 HD I use an 8-ft 2-in poly V plow. On my 2005 3500 dump truck I put an EXT 8 ft to 10 ft plow. On my big c5500 GMC with a Duramax I have a western white out. Then I run two skid steers with box pushers and I can change one of the pushers out for an 8-ft steel straight blade. On the Bobcat MT100 I have a 48-in power angle steel straight blade. What's nice about the boss plows is the ability to switch them between trucks.
What is your preference with the ext
you can go over 10 mph while plowing if you have a flap on the top of the plow
Sure, as long as you don't hit anything. The trip action and or trip edge can only handle so much impact.
@@danczuba yes, my neighbor sometimes plows are road and we live on a dirt road and he does at least 35 mph.he has a 2006 chevy Silverado 2500 duramax
35 is wayyy to fast… 10-15 is plenty for parkin lots and driveways
Set the blade down, remove from the truck and get a western
I'm sorry Derek, but a Western will not fit on a Boss mount. P.S. I do also have a Western Wide Out. It's a fine unit, but Western plows are not as "standardized" as BOSS. To switch from a straight to a Wide Out, I had to change out the wiring harness. With Boss, any plow/controller works on the same 13 pin wiring harness and RT3 mount. I've also had Fisher, Curtis, and other plows; so I'm able personally form my own opinions.
I would like to follow up with a recent discovery about our Western Wideout. One fitting in particular was leaking ever since the plow was brand new. Finally pulled it apart to find that the o-ring was split from the factory. It was causing us to lose about 2 quarts of oil per snow storm. Also the fittings on the angle cylinders loosened up and were spewing oil. The worst thing is the fact that the headlight assemblies broke and fell apart just from the vibration of driving down the road. Western wants over $200 per headlight to replace them. Right now they're just going to have to stay together with packing tape and I will replace them with LEDs at a later date; if I keep the plow. So I would have to say that boss is far superior than Western.
@@danczuba good answer and we agree with you...Wisdom and age should count a lot
My boss straight plow seems to want to fall forward often and I can't figure out why.
Could be worn pivot at the A frame...or springs
@@danczuba I appreciate your response. The plow is basically new. It was used a very limited amount a couple times last year and then just once this year previously on a 2" snow.
@@ICUTGRASSLLC how old is the mount on the truck? It's possible that the eyelet pins on the front horns of the mount are worn. The other thing to check is to make sure that the push beam on the plow bracket on the truck is the proper height off the ground. I think it's supposed to be roughly 15 and 1/2 in to the bottom of the push beam on the truck, sitting on a level surface
Link for the plow ? I have same truck
www.bossplow.com/en/products/truck-equipment/super-duty-straight-blade-snow-plow?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuvOPBhDXARIsAKzLQ8E_ga1Z0B2angPC-srYH9i9cDvEs4Jde0lZznD5tDu2G4IKus4xoGEaApxAEALw_wcB
What year is that truck?
The Ram is 2004
Dan Czuba Wow I have an 04 just like in blue. Except my frame rusted through the wheel wheel is getting eatin up now. Front end fell apart gas tank and spare nearly fell off. How is yours so spotless? Are you in New England?
Mid Michigan actually. I actually did another video on the truck and explain why it's so clean. If you get a chance check it out
The 8’ Boss Super Duty plow is kinda heavy for that 1/2 Ton ? 🙀
Actually there's only about a hundred pounds difference between the 8-foot super duty and the 7.5 foot standard-duty plow; which I run on a Chevy half ton of the same year. The Dodge seems to handle the 8-foot blade better than the Chevy. However, please note that I do have the torsion bars cranked up on both trucks. I also have an 8.5 super duty on a Chevy 1 ton, a Boss EXT on another Chevy 1 ton, and an 8'2" XT vee plow on a Chevy 3/4 ton. Lastly, I have a western wideout on a C5500 Topkick. I have tried different plows on different trucks, and have had no issues with the 8-foot super duty on any half tons. The thing to remember is that you should take any plow off when not in use so you're not driving around with extra weight on the front end. I think it's also important to note that I grease the suspension more often than just at the typical oil change.
I wanted to watch more plowing
Typically when I am plowing it is snowing out lmfao sorry I couldn't help myself.
Okay...4 hi or 4 lo?
4 high
..the heavier your plow the harder on your transmission..
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