I've hooked up a 2400# U-haul car carrier with a 98 Accord on it and it
really taxed the dak. I figure I was pushing 6000# behind the hitch with
another 800-1000# in the bed. I decided against towing the car, too much
stress and probably way too much tongue weight. I have 3.55s and 1400#(?)
bed capacity so the a$$ end was really sagging. Point is, I could have done
it, but I had a choice and opted not to. You'd probably have better luck
with the 3.92s. Of course, airbags would just about eliminate rear end sag.
(next project)
Jason Nahrgang
Moss Green '97 V8 4x4 SLT+ 5spd
3" Gibson
K&N homegrown
Bilsteins up front
32x11.50 Pirelli Scorpion ATs
>From: T <tomboyle@pacbell.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: '00 4x4 Tow Limits
>Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 17:50:36 -0800
>
>My 4x4 Dak is soon to appear with class IV hitch, 4.7, 3.92 gears &
>1800# payload upgrade (basically 11x2in rr brakes). Big question is, its
>rated to tow 6,200 lbs, but how realistic is Dodge being? Are they
>shooting for publicity bragging rights on tow capacity or is this a
>legitimate figure (without busting a tranny, etc.)?
>Reason: 4300 lb boat in regular tow + bodies & toys. Any comments more
>than welcome...
>Toy man Tom
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