If you happend to save the original window sticker, the rating for
your particular vehicle is on it.
> > I was wondering if someone could explain or point me to a site that
> > explains all those weight rating acronyms (i.e. GVWR, etc.)
> > Basically, I've got a 2000 CC Auto 3.9L with the Tire and Handling
> > package and I want to know how much I supposed to be able to pull and
> > carry. The literature spews out all these acronyms, and don't know
> > which of them tell me what I want to know.
>
> Payload and towing ratings depend on what options or what standard features
> you have; like a Class III/IV Hitch and what springs your have in the rear.
> But here are some specs, assuming you have 2WD Dakota:
>
> *Based on a 2000 Reg Cab 2WD:
> Standard Payload: 1275
> Maximum Payload: 2100
> Standard Towing: 1850
> Maximum Towing: 6600
>
> *Based on a 2000 Club Cab 2WD:
> Standard Payload: 1275
> Maximum Payload: 2000
> Standard Towing: 2050
> Maximum Towing: 6500
>
> *Based on a 2000 Quad Cab 2WD:
> Standard Payload: 1450
> Maximum Payload: 1450
> Standard Towing: 3750
> Maximum Towing: 6350
>
> Hope this helps. You can add helper springs to the leaf springs in the rear
> to increase payload if you want, or swap in some higher rated springs packs.
> Good Luck.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
-Don
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