'05 1500 Hemi put a plow on?

[exilous]

Didnt know quite where to put this. so i figured I would put it here. Anyways, I have my 05 1500 Hemi AWD and I was wondering if anyone had one similar that had put a plow on it? This will not be my main plow truck. It will only be my backup truck if my main truck goes down. I mainly use my F350 and I upgraded my plow this year so I have the old one that I would like to put on my dodge. it is a Fisher 7'6" straight blade minute mount 2. I dont want to get rid of it and I figured I could just get the push plates and mount it up but I don't know if the truck can handle it. The local fisher dealer says it should be fine no problem but wanted to ask the rest of you guys what you thought. Anything I should upgrade on the front end possibly? Any other recommendations? Thanks!

 

[JPT]

Technically it would be fine, but to be honest I wouldn't do it. I mean, people plow with their jeeps, so a 1500 would be fine.

I would considering lifting the front end with at least a leveling kit, since the weight will drop the front end.

Other than that, I would also consider getting the entire undercarriage treated to prevent rust, if you plan on keeping it. Oh, and another thing, considering drilling holes under the rear wheel wells at the top of the arch (through the painted surface under the lip upwards). Then spray rust inhibitor in there, and leave the holes open. You will eventually develop rust right there as water gets trapped. I had this done along with some small rust repair before I covered them with flares.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

IMO the 1500 isn't built to take the extra front end weight and the trans is certainly not built to take the heat of pushing and reversing. No way would I do it..

 

[exilous]

I probably should have stated that I just had the transmission rebuilt. The splines went in the torque converter so I had the local shop do all the upgrades and heavy duty parts and insides.
Ill definitely get some of the rust inhibitor stuff for everywhere.
I dont know a whole lot about the independent front suspension trucks all my work trucks have solid axles. That's why i asked if there was anything else I should look into.

 

[427invader]

I have a friend at work with an '03 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Crew Cab, 8' Bed and only a 4.7L engine. All stock set up and he uses a plow, but doesn't leave it on when he's not plowing. He told me he's never had a problem, but I don't think I'd do it with my '04 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Crew Cab, 8' Bed with the 5.7L Hemi.

 

[justin13703]

Crank your torsion bars to level it a little and go for it. Might cause a little more wear on some front end components but shouldn't be anything major. As long as you don't beat the holy hell out of it, considering it would only be a backup to your main truck, you'll be fine.