You can figure stopping distance will be doubled with the extra weight you
are hauling. Don't do what I have done and geta false sence of security only
to end up full on the brakes-watching what seems like impending doom
approach you and praying you can accually stop in time. I haven't hit
anything yet while towing, but have come close. Scared me into slowing
waaayyy down.
97- CC- 4x4- v6 - 3.92 gear- Accel Coil- BoschPlugs- 10x2 K&N Air Filter
gwbower@hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: A. S. <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: October 13, 2000 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> Yes, leave our overdrive off...you don't want to tow anything in
overdrive.
> Some will tell you different, but you're only hurting your tranny by
towinig
> in overdrive. Stay at a decent speed, as has already been stated by one
> member...50-55mph tops. This will not only help your truck, but it's
really
> the safe thing to do. If you don't tow a lot, keep braking in mind. You
> need to allow more distance between you and other on the road.
> --Aaron--
> 95 DSRC 4x4 V6
> www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>
>
> >From: "Matthew L Mueggenborg/cis/evp/Okstate" <mmuegge@okstate.edu>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: Re: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> >Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:57:21 -0500
> >
> >
> >I'm getting ready to tow a Honda Civic for about 100miles this weekend.
I
> >have a 97 V6 CC Sport. I'll be towing it on one of those two wheel
U-Haul
> >car dollies. Should I leave my overdrive off while towing in this
instance
> >as well? Any other helpful tips? It's a rare occasion that I tow
anything
> >but a friend of mine needs his car moved.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Matt Mueggenborg
> >Analyst, CIS/ISS
> >307 Whitehurst
> >Phone: 405-744-4148
> >FAX: 405-744-5963
> >
> >
> >
> > "mike kulczycki"
> > <dakota1994@hotmail. To:
> >dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > com> cc: (bcc: Matthew L
> >Mueggenborg/cis/evp/Okstate)
> > Sent by: Subject: Re: DML: v6
> >dakota towing specs...
> > owner-dakota-truck@b
> > uffnet.net
> >
> >
> > 10/13/00 07:50 AM
> > Please respond to
> > dakota-truck
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >well in my 94 V6 auto last year i towed my old talon home from school.
the
> >
> >car weighed about ~2300 lbs, uhaul trailer ~2000 lbs, ~300 lbs, worth of
> >stuff in the bed, and ~400 lbs of stuff in the car. so i had about ~5000
> >lbs behind me, give or take, and i had no problem at all. i went about
70
> >miles, but had no problem at all. just trun your overdrive off and take
it
> >
> >easy. the truck didn't like going up hills as much, but it made it. and
> >this is all stock height with 235/75/15 tires. i have the hidden hitch,
> >one
> >of the best investments i ever made... very nice... just get a class
3
> >and your all set.... good luck..
> >mike k
> >
> >
> >
> > >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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