It's http://www.durangoclub.com/
Just a note on shifting to 4Hi from 2WD - do it BEFORE you need it, and
keep the speed reasonable (I've done it at 70 MPH safely but you really
shouldn't).
Question, Frank, on the transmission while the Xfer case is in 4Lo -
doesn't the auto's shift lever get overridden when you put the case in
4Lo, making D/2/1 irrelevant?
Frank Johnson wrote:
>
> Ok, first, your engine is 5.9 l not 5.8, no big deal.
> And you shouldn't have any trouble pulling a 2-horse trailer. The tow
> rating on your truck is probably more than 6000 lbs if i'm not mistaken.
> And shifting into 4-wheel-drive is easy. Shift from 2wd to 4wd Hi whenever,
> moving or stationary. Shifting into 4wd lo, you should be completely
> stopped, put it into Neutral, then shift the transfer case into lo mode,
> then put her in 2nd or 1st, depending on the situation.
> And make sure to get her good and muddy!!!
> There's also a Durango owner's club on the net somewhere, maybe another
> member of our list could supply the link. But we here at the DML are more
> than happy to welcome new members in.
>
> Frank WJ
>
> >Hi everyone!
> >
> >I purchased my new 2000 Durango (Aquamarine/Mist Grey, 5.8 L engine, 3.95
> >rear end, full loaded) on 12/30/99, and have over 2500 miles on it so
> >far. I love it!
> >
> >One of the many reasons for buying this vehicle is to pull a horse
> >trailer. If the rumors of a ~2003 full size Dodge SUV are true, I'll
> >probably sell it and buy the full size when it becomes available,
> >especially if I can get the Cummins engine. I like the Durango body style,
> >but hate the mileage. I've been getting 13.5 tops (with mostly highway
> >driving) to ~10 when towing. Ugh. :-( Also I'd ultimately like to be
> >able to tow a larger trailer (3 or 4 horse slant load) and this vehicle
> >will probably max out at 2 horses (comfortably).
> >
> >I have 2 horses right now, may get more (I had 17 at my peak some years
> >back). Currently I'm towing only one horse, and I just bought a used
> >Keifer Built 2 horse slant trailer on Saturday. It tows nice, but ideally
> >I need to add a weight distributing hitch. Can anyone tell me where I can
> >find one used, or at a discount price? The local hitch seller wants
> >$335! The used trailer has mounting holes from when it had a weight
> >distributing hitch 2 owners previously, so I don't need to pay a hitch
> >installer to "install" it. I'm also looking for a good source for low cost
> >grill guards (front and rear) that will protect the body both from parking
> >lot idiots and shrubs in horse trailer parking areas.
> >
> >There are some posts on various newsgroups that imply that the stock hitch
> >isn't a really good hitch. Should I be concerned? I'm hearing a lot of
> >squeaking when towing, is this just the shocks and springs? Will the
> >weight distributing hitch resolve some of this?
> >
> >Finally, this is my first 4x4, I've had many trucks in the past (including
> >a 93 Dodge 1-ton Dually with the Cummins engine) but never needed (and thus
> >never bothered to get) 4WD. The most "off roading" I will be doing is
> >parking the horse trailer in sometimes muddy parking areas at horse shows
> >and regional park trailer parking areas (when I go trail riding). But I'd
> >like to learn more about when and how to shift into and out of 4WD. Is
> >there a FAQ that addresses newbie 4WD questions?
> >
> >OK, I'll shut up now, and lurk and learn!
> >
> >jc (in the SF bay area, California)
> >
> >
>
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