If you get aclass 3 hitch it will be rated to tow 3000 lbs-300 lb 'tounge'
weight'(downward weight where the hitch meets the hitch ball)
A Class 4 will be rated at 5000lbs -500 lbs. Even if you get a class 4 hitch
you will need a good trans cooler and as other have told you shift out of
O/D. Don't expect to fly down the highway either. I'm sure terrain is a
factor, but going 45 or 50 with that much weight would be doing good.
97- CC- 4x4- v6 - 3.92 gear- Accel Coil- BoschPlugs- 10x2 K&N Air Filter
----- Original Message -----
From: A. S. <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: October 13, 2000 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> I'd be careful. Not only is that a lot of weight on your dak (and it
> doesn't help that it's lowered) but that's a long way to go. I think my
> main concern would not be with the V6, but would be with the tranny.
> Personally, I would not attempt it, but I've only towed up to 3500lb with
my
> dak (bass boat and Ford 8N tractor), and these are short trips, 35 miles
or
> less.
>
>
> >From: "Chuong Nguyen" <dester223@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> >Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 05:47:55 GMT
> >
> >Okay, I have a REAL truck duty for the dakota this weekend. I will need
to
> >haul about 5,000 pounds of stuff about 900 miles. My question is...
> >
> >"Will a lowered 97 dakota v6 automatic be able to do this feat?"
> >
> >It is dropped 2 up front and 2 in the rear (well, 4 inches, but the 2"
> >blocks WILL go off) I have a roll pan so I am deciding to just remove
it
> >and install a regular hitch. I'd like to have bought a hidden hitch, but
> >time probably won't allow me to do so.
> >
> >My question is... Will the dakota be able to do this? It's ALL highway
and
> >I will be taking frequent stops in between. I have an overall 3.80 rear
> >end
> >due to a 3.55 diff and a 275-35-18" tire combo. I am deciding to put the
> >factory rims and tires on there so I don't use up the hella expensive 18"
> >rubber. Please tell me I can haul 5,000 pounds in the "anemic"
dakota....
> >I also have a set of load stablizer bars for the leaf springs, so I was
> >wondering if that'd help it too...
> >
> >As for a hitch, what is a good high quality hitch? I already have all
the
> >wiring and everything setup. Where is a good place to purchase one the
> >hitch tho? Probably gonna hit "chuck's trucks" in kansas tomorrow and go
> >along all the parts stores to see what they have but I don't know... You
> >experts on towing tell me! You can haul a big boat, huh? so why not
> >about
> >5,000 pounds in a u-haul type pull behind ordeal?
> >-Dester
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