Quality snowplow accessories make your truck perform at its best. Whatever the job may entail, a vehicle outfitted with the right components will function better, making the work easier. Accessories are also great for enhancing the look of your truck. To sort through your options, the authorized BOSS® dealers at Currier’s Certified Welding in Kalispell, MT, offer a brief guide to snowplow accessories.

5 Essential Snowplow Accessories

1. Edges

For optimal scraping performance and the best option for pavement and paving-stone plowing, choose urethane cutting edges. The list of edges available from BOSS is extensive, including standard edges for snow plows as well as v-plow edges. There are also ones with built-in curb guards and a snow catcher best used with trip-edge-style plows. For plowing against walls and structures, back-drag edges are mild steel blades perfect for straight-blade plows.

2. Plow Shoes

To protect landscaping and other road surfaces, plow shoes are your best bet. This accessory keeps the blades off the ground just enough to avoid damage. Great for gravel or uneven areas, plow shoes also offer adjustable heights for different jobs and spaces.

3. Lighting Choices

Besides adding a little style to your truck, lights are necessary for plowing at night. There are LED lighting systems that increase visibility, providing a larger, fuller light beam and heating features to protect lenses from icing over.

4. Caster Kits

Storing your snowplow properly is essential to keeping it in good condition. Caster kits, also known as dolly wheels, can be used to maneuver around your storage area easily. These kits are particularly useful for larger blades and can also be used when your snowplow needs servicing.

5. Bumper Trim Kit

These kits make it easier to modify the original bumper to install the plow features and reinstall the manufacturer’s bumper if you want to resell the truck or stop using it for plowing. There is no longer a need to cut or compromise bumpers, and all the parts remain intact.

Currier’s Certified Welding has provided the Flathead Valley area with steel fabrication offerings and welding services for 45 years. As the largest authorized BOSS snowplow dealer in Northwestern Montana, the company is a top choice for outfitting your trucks with the best accessories for the job, customizing each piece for your needs. Give them a call at (406) 752-­2366 to discuss their custom metal art, gate, and truss options, or visit them online to view their complete list of services.