I've plowed 4 times now, but always just a couple of inches. Typically we get more than this, so I'm waiting for something at least >4". I can tell you that so far it handles everything great! It's honestly a pleasure to plow. Takes about 15 minutes, all from the comfort of the heated cab, and...
The length I used is 9", however the back 5" or so needs to be clear (at least at the top) because the bolts are inside of it, where it connects to the truck. Also, I'm using 3" (Outside) square tubing and the tubing for a receiver is 2". You could attach a 2" receiver tube (probably 2.5" OD?)...
Nope, no error codes. The active air dam electronics (two linear servos of some sort?) are still in place, all that is removed is the plastic "shutter" piece. The little motors still move up and down behind the bumper, they just aren't connected to anything.
I agree with you 100% that this...
There are 6 total screws (7mm socket) to take off the air dam, very easy to access, then it slides off. Putting it back on is also very easy, because it has alignment pins on each side.
Removing each tow hook is 2 bolts (15mm socket/wrench) - the front one is easy because you can push the...
Thank you!
I don't think I NEEDED to keep the air dam removed, but if you're going to be plowing snow I don't think it's a good idea to leave it attached. But you definitely can put it back it in place if you're going to add a front hitch, for example (assuming you are building forward of the...
Absolutely Nikki, feel free to include it on TEN!
My wife says I already have too many projects to start another business. :D But I'd be delighted if someone would see what I've done and commercialize it - especially one of the plow manufacturers.
Love the show, btw, I've been a Patron for years!
I ended up taking about 3 1/2" off of the 'depth' of the mounting bar, so that it doesn't stick out as far. You wouldn't have to do that, and DK2 could definitely make a bolt-on bracket using the same tow hook points without having to cut down the "universal mounting bracket" (as they call it)...
I've just released a video showing my installation of a snow plow with full hydraulic controls (up, down, left, right) to my F-150 Lightning. I had to fabricate a custom mount, and as far as I know, this is the first in the world!
This install replaces the tow hooks, which are rated to handle...
I just got it working for the first time last night, so it has some work left to go. But the main points are:
I removed the tow hooks from the front and put some 3" x 0.25" thick square tube that mount to them. Then that is welded through a piece of angle to the "universal mounting bracket"...
Was able to find a new base model Pro at a dealership in Oregon. They were asking $20k over MSRP, but I negotiated it down to $50k. I might have to do some tax magic to get the credit.
Hey all - I'm currently holding a reservation for an F150 Lightning, but with the recent price jumps on the 2023 and me not qualifying for the new tax credit, I've decided it is worth a try to look for a used 2022. I am looking for a Pro version without a lot of options. I'm figuring there are...