I need info about a snowplow on my 97 F150 supercab short box. If any of you have done this let me Know about what Kind or equipment you used and if you have had any problems doing this.

Thanks.

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97 f150 ext cab 4x4 4.6L Mods (True duals, mud flaps, ventshade, hood gaurd, Westin platinum cps stainless steel step bars, more to come!)

 

Hello.

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97 f150 ext cab 4x4 4.6L Mods (True duals, mud flaps, ventshade, hood gaurd, Westin platinum cps stainless steel step bars, more to come!)

 

I ask the same question back in the middle of December on two different boards. So far not one reply. Kind of strange for trucks supposedly built to work, toughest truck etc....Should I have bought a Chevy.

P.S. Here's what I had posted:

I am thinking of installing a 7 1/2' snowplow for personal use only on my 97 F150 supercab short box. Seems everywhere I turn I'm told that the front axle will not take it. The plows I'm looking at are in the 500 to 600lbs range. If any of you guys has done this please provide all information/experience good or bad especially what it has done to your ride height i.e. front end sag.

Now I would like to see pictures of plow installed on F150 97 or newer cause I can get some of a chevy in a snap.

sly

 

Sorry guys I don't really know anything either. I don't think our trucks will handle a plow though. The 7700# series is built to handle that extra weight. I think it would take a beefier front suspension for it to work. Maybe you could get ahold of the guy in this link: https://www.f150online.com/owners/owners49.html

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'97 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X4

• White/Silver, 4.6L, Auto.
• Tinted Windows/Bedmat/Toolbox/Lund Bug Deflector/Ventvisors/Extra Horns
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust (Straight pipes with big chrome tips)
• Polar Bear Grille Guard
• Cranked Torsion Bars for 1" Lift

[This message has been edited by Flatlander (edited 12-22-2000).]

 

I've seen a lot of 97-up f150s with snow plows. All you have to do with the front suspension is crank the torsion bars all the way up and it will handle the extra weight.

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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover

old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com


[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 12-23-2000).]

 

INSTALLED WESTERN STANDARD PLOW ON MY 98 150 EXTENDED CAB SHORTBED NO PROBLEMS ALSO INSTALLED TIMBREN SUPPORT IN FRONT TO HANDLE LOAD- TRUCK LOSES 1 INCH WITH PLOW ON

 

Thanks JCtruck for the info. Excuse my stupidity but what are Timbren supports or where can I get info on these.


Thanks and Merry Christmas!


sly

 

JCTRUCK, I would like to see some pictures if could. Here in Nebraska we have ben getting alot of wind and snow and I have seen many trucks with plows around, but no 97 & up F-150. If oyu have a chance I would like to know allitle more about the TIMBREN SUPPORT and do you use it for personal or commercial use.
Thanks

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97 f150 ext cab 4x4 4.6L Mods (True duals, mud flaps, ventshade, hood gaurd, Westin platinum cps stainless steel step bars, more to come!)

 

Check the torque-rod part numbers for your truck vs the 7700 series -- and if different, the 7700's may give you the added lift/capacity, as the 7700 is the only F-150 series that Ford OK's use of a snow plow.

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Y2K™ 7700 4x4
Jim - N8JG@Hotmail.com

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

CHECK OUT TIMBREN.COM FOR INFO.. MINE ARE WELDED BETWEEN FRAME AND LOWER CONTROL ARM SORRY I AM UNABLE TO POST PICS I ONLY PLOW LIGHT DUTY 2 OR 3 DRIVEWAYS WITH THE WESTERN STANDARD PLOW. I HAVE SEEN F-150'S IN MY AREA WITHOUT THESE RUBBER CUSHIONS AND THEY DO NOT LOOK SAFE ALSO WITH THESE SUPPORTS WITH PLOW OFF TRUCK REMAINS AT STOCK HEIGHT AND SUPPORTS ACT AS STABILIZER ON TURNS.HOPE THIS INFO HELPS

 

Hey JCTruck which timbren bags did you get and how much did you pay for them?

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts

My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

 

TIMBREN PART NO. WAS TK-FF-150-97-4 PURCHASED A YEAR AGO FOR AROUND 160.00
MY TRUCK IS 98 F-150 WITH OFF ROAD PACKAGE

 

One of my previous co. trucks, a 1993 Ranger-short bed had Timbren load boosters on the rear. I could load the truck until gears were running off the sides. The little truck would only squat about 4 1/2". Oddly enough, this truck is at another co. location (which consists of chevy lovers): now the Ranger has approx. 350,000 miles with no major problems. The ranger has 2.3L & still hauls big loads frequent.

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1999 Teal Blue F-150 s/c
4.6L, XLT, 3.55 L/S
Tow pkg., rhino liner, engine block heater & hard toneau cover. single c.d.
255/75 r16 Generals-owl

 

Go to Fisherplows.com. They have a great line of light duty plows that are ideal for the F150. It is an all steel blade that is 7.5 feet wide that will fit on the F150 no problem.


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97' F250LD, 4x4,4.6l V8 Romeo, auto,Plow Package, heavy duty cooling package, DeeZee running and bed boards, Prime design BugFlector

 

For the first time this weekend I saw a F150 ext-cab short box with off-road package with what seemed like a Myers poly-plow and an expedition with plow harness only. Unfortunately both trucks were heading in opposite direction from me and did not get a clear view or able to ask questions. Stopped by Myers dealer today he said that it depends on my front end on my F150 XL. Can any of you guys help me out here.

1) Is there such a thing as a heavy 1/2 as per salesman or strictly LD-F250?
2) Is the front end on Off-road package heavier duty or is it basically tires are bigger?

Any info appreciated

P.S. sorry for lenghty post (I will have plow on this thing by next fall no matter what)

sly