Plan on one to two days, depending on scheduling availability. A first-time install means mounting the frame brackets to your truck, running the wiring harness and lighting, and testing everything before you drive off. Once that hardware is on your truck, putting the plow on and taking it off afterward takes minutes, not hours. The variable isn't the work itself, it's how full the schedule is. Pre-season slots fill fast, so book before the first forecast.
People ask this expecting to hear a number of hours, and the honest answer is that the number of hours is the least useful thing we can tell you. The install is a one-time job that sets your truck up permanently. What you should actually be planning around is when you get on the schedule.
The short answer
Plan on one to two days. That range isn't about the work being unpredictable, it's about where you land on the schedule. Drop the truck off and we'll have it back inside that window, with the electrical tested and everything checked out. Book in the quiet part of the season and it's usually the shorter end. Call in November and it's the longer end. Call us with your year, make, and model and we'll give you a realistic window for your truck.
What actually happens
- Fitment checkWe confirm the mount kit and harness match your exact truck before anything comes off the shelf.
- Mount installationThe frame-mounted brackets bolt to your truck. This is the structural part and it's what takes the most time.
- Wiring and lightingThe harness ties into your truck's electrical, and the plow lighting gets wired and aimed.
- Hook up and testWe mount the plow, run every function, check the lights, and make sure it all works before you leave.
Every install is a little different because every truck is a little different. Some have factory plow prep and go quick. Others need more time in the wiring. That's exactly why we don't quote a flat number of hours over the phone before we know your truck. What we will tell you flat is the price: $1,000 for the install, same at all six locations, no matter what we run into.
What drives the timeline
Three things. First, whether it's a first-time install on that truck or a repeat. First-time is the long one. Second, your truck's configuration, since factory plow prep packages and existing wiring can speed things up considerably. Third, the shop's schedule in October and November, which is genuinely the biggest variable of the three. A straightforward install can still mean a two-week wait if you call after the first snow.
After the first install
Here's the part that surprises people. Once the mount and wiring are on your truck, you're done with the hard part forever. Putting the plow on and taking it off is a quick, tool-free operation with the UltraMount® 2 system. Drive up, connect, go. Take it off in spring and your truck looks normal again. That one to two day visit happens once.
When to book
Late summer and early fall. We're not saying that to rush you, it's just how the season works. Everyone calls when the first real forecast hits, and at that point the schedule across all six locations is already tight. Book in August, September, or early October and you pick your day. Book in late November and you take what's open. If you already know you're buying a plow this year, get on the calendar now and sort the details later.
Quick questions
How long does plow installation take?One to two days, depending on scheduling availability.
What does the install include?Mount brackets, wiring harness, lighting, hookup, and full testing.
How much does installation cost?A flat $1,000 at all six locations.
How long to put the plow on after that?Minutes. UltraMount 2 is a tool-free attach and detach.
Can I wait while it's installed?We recommend dropping it off. Call and we'll talk through options.
When should I schedule?August through early October. Pre-season slots fill fast.
Does factory plow prep speed it up?Often yes, especially on the wiring side.
Do you install at all six locations?Yes, all six Central Wisconsin rooftops.
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Get on the schedule
Pre-season install slots fill fast across all six locations. Pick your plow, then pick your day.