Comparing the Detail K2 Avalanche and Detail K2 Rampage II Snowplows for a Dodge Dakota

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What DK2 Snow Plow would you recommend for my 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 Magnum engine? I am deciding between the 82inch x 19inch Rampage with Custom Mount, or the 84inch x 22inch Avalanche with Universal Mount. Im not sure one mount style is better than the other. Thank you.

asked by: David L

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For a 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4, I recommend the Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplow part # K2AVAL8422 with the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31080 over the Detail K2 Rampage II Snowplow with the Custom Mounting Brackets for Detail K2 Snowplows part # K284134 for two reasons.

The first reason is that the Detail K2 Avalanche has a has a much higher winch capacity of 3,000 lbs than the Detail K2 Rampage II which is only rated at 1,500 lbs. The higher rated the winch, the longer it will last so the slightly more expensive option would be well worth it as the winch is typically the first thing you have to repair/replace.

The second reason is that the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver which is used for the Detail K2 Avalanche is much more universal than then the Custom Mounting Brackets which is used for the Detail K2 Rampage II. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver can be used for several other purposes whereas the Custom Mounting Brackets can only be used for one.

Please note, the snowplows are both heavy so you will need something to help the truck bear this extra weight and the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part # TDDF974A is just what you need for this.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The #K2AVAL8422 plow itself isn't vehicle specific, you can install it on any SUV or light truck that has a front hitch available for it. To install the #K2AVAL8422 on your 2002 Toyota Tundra, you'll need a front mount hitch like #31180. You…

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Answer 2

Yes, the difference between the Detail K2 Snowplow #K2AVAL8422 and Detail K2 Elite Snowplow #K2AVAL8422ELT is the Elite has the electric actuator over the winch. The Elite also uses a chain connection to the blade while the basic K2 has a strap that…

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Answer 3

The usable pin length for both pins that come with the Fastway Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set #FA86-00-4200 measures 3-5/8" (see attached). If this is too short for your 2023 Toyota Tundra please let me know what length you're…

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Answer 4

Good question! The blade stiffeners that come with the Detail K2 Snowplow #K2AVAL8422 don't necessarily have to be used. I reached out to my contact at Detail K2 who said that the only time that those stiffeners really need to be used is if you…

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Answer 5

To use the Detail K2 II snow plow part #K2RAMP8219 on your 2021 Toyota Tundra the correct install kit is the part #K285113.

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Answer 6

When securing your motorcycle inside your enclosed 12 foot long trailer using a chock like the Tow-Rax #TWSPWM the most important factor to consider is the trailer's tongue weight. You will just want to make sure that its tongue weight with the…

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The equalizer of a tandem axle trailer is not the balance point of the trailer. I would recommend putting the wheel chocks of your trailer as far forward as you can in the trailer. This will help prevent any potential sway that can occur from not…

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To install the K2 Rampage Plow part #K2RAMP8219 on your 2011 Ford F-150 you need the correct install kit for your truck. For that you'd need the part #K281521 which is the correct custom fit. With these two part numbers you'd have everything…

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Answer 9

For your 2015 Mercedes Sprinter we have the Aries Running Boards part #AA86ZB as a confirmed fit that would work well. Then for a wider rear step that was designed to fit a hitch we have the Westin HDX Drop Hitch Step part #W98TD.

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