How long to install a plow?

[Finn]

How long should it take to install a new Boss on a 2000 F250?

Thanks

[chtucker]

for someone who has put 100 plows on ...4-5hrs

for someone who has installed a plow before 4-8hrs

for someone who has never installed a plow 6-12hrs

It all depends on experience, help and tools... Got air?

[EZSnow]

BDB and I just did a uni-mount on a 250 last weekend. BDB has been in on 3 or 4 superduty western installs and a couple dodges. I've been in on 2 super duty westerns, one super duty blizzard and one dodge western. The one this weekend took us most of 8 hours- that's with a hoist, air, and a big drill... only broke one 1/2" bit, too...

That is to say- even with a bit of experience, these things can fight you. If there weren't the two or three little things that happened (couldnt find bumper spacers, bumper bracket bolt was hitting on push beam, broken drill bit, etc) we'd have been done in 6 without much trouble.

However, after you've done your own install, you know where things are, you can better service it if it goes down in a storm, and you know if there were any "issues" during install that you need to keep an eye on.

[brunosplace]

I put my Western Uni-Mount on my Dodge 2500 in about 6 hours. No hoist, no helper, did it in the driveway. Definitely would have been easier with help though.

[Finn]

ok thanks for the replys.

I had a guy local to me selling a plow and I wanted to figure how long it would take for an install. We couldn't agree on price so I decided to go new with a dealer.

[THE05HD]

are You Guys Including Putting The Plow It Self Together ?

They Come In 10 Or So Boxes !! :d

Just Wondering.

[CGSI]

If he is a good mechanic it should work out ABOUT
1.5 hours lay out and build the plow
1.5 hours to wire and run cables
2 hours on the mount
1 hour to do any final cleanup of the installation

[THE05HD]

If he is a good mechanic it should work out ABOUT
1.5 hours lay out and build the plow
1.5 hours to wire and run cables
2 hours on the mount
1 hour to do any final cleanup of the installation


MECHANIC ON WHAT ?

CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS OR SNOWPLOWS ?

THIS IS JUST MY OPINION & I HAVE PUT A PLOW TOGETHER AND INSALLLED IT MYSELF........

IF YOU HAVE DONE PLOWS BEFORE..... I AGREE 6 HOURS

IF NO OR VERY LITTLE PLOW EXPERIANCE, ITS GOING TO BE A LOT LONGER.

THIS IS JUST MY OPINION & IM NOT TRYING TO UPSET ANYONE SO DONT TAKE THIS WRONG ! :grinz

[CGSI]

MECHANIC ON WHAT ?

CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS OR SNOWPLOWS ?

THIS IS JUST MY OPINION & I HAVE PUT A PLOW TOGETHER AND INSALLLED IT MYSELF........

IF YOU HAVE DONE PLOWS BEFORE..... I AGREE 6 HOURS

IF NO OR VERY LITTLE PLOW EXPERIANCE, ITS GOING TO BE A LOT LONGER.

THIS IS JUST MY OPINION & IM NOT TRYING TO UPSET ANYONE SO DONT TAKE THIS WRONG ! :grinz


THE05HD
No offense taken. It is my "opinion" that any decent mechanic in "any field" armed with a decent set of tools and the installation manual can do it in about the times i said.

[wyldman]

If you have a good knowledge of electrical,hydraulics,and general mechanical stuff,then you will be done much quicker.Having all the right tools and supplies is a big help too.

Some vehicles are harder than others,and there is a lot more drilling involved.

5-6 hours for someone who has never done one.

A good installer who has done many,and is familiar with the product should be able to do one in a few hours.

I'd still recommend having it installed by a professional though.I've seen to many bad installs by guys who thought they knew what they were doing.

[THE05HD]

If you have a good knowledge of electrical,hydraulics,and general mechanical stuff,then you will be done much quicker.Having all the right tools and supplies is a big help too.

Some vehicles are harder than others,and there is a lot more drilling involved.

5-6 hours for someone who has never done one.

A good installer who has done many,and is familiar with the product should be able to do one in a few hours.

I'd still recommend having it installed by a professional though.I've seen to many bad installs by guys who thought they knew what they were doing.


I AGREE TOTALLY WITH THE ABOVE -

THE ONLY THING ILL ADD, IS THAT SOME PLOWS TAKE LONGER TO PUT TOGETHER - THAN OTHERS.

V-PLOWS VERSES STRAIGHT PLOWS !

MY .02 CENTS

AARON

[King of Diamonds]

Hi

I would agree with the six hour estimate, but I would also say if thats on a New Truck with a New plow. If you've got an old truck with a new plow, I'd say add 1-1.5 hours, if your installing a Used Plow on a Used Truck it depends on the condition and completeness of both plow and truck. Old harneses can easily add 2-3 hours in repairs, old iron can also add serious time if the stuff is bent or badly rusted.

I often get inquiries about a used plows and on more than one occassion I've had people say "Too Much Money! I can buy the same thing for half!" I also have heard from actual buyers, "wow that went quick, everything was right and everything worked, and it was already partially assembled". My favorite is; " I really should have bought that set up you had, I spent weeks chasing down pieces and weeks figuring out why things didn't fit or work! and on top of that I spend another grand!"

Typically I try to pre assemble, and repair any issues that a set up may have, so when it comes time for the actual install, its a reasonable six hour job.

Jay

[GMCHD4x4]

I just finished this on my 06 GMC HD. I swapped the boss from my 02 Silverado HD having never done this. I had to buy a new harness and plow mount, It took me 2.5 days at 4 hours a day I took my time in securing all wires and making it clean as possible and installed new grade 8 bolts in the mount (it was used). I was able to work in a clean and warm shed with all the proper air tools. Take your time it not really that hard. And good luck! :D