Agreed! I was referring to the brochure with that statement. Using the 3.92
gearing puts the engine in the power band earlier to pull more weight. Thus
the difference in GCWR for each type of gears.
Cheerios!
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 256,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 - 36,100mi!
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
-----Original Message-----
From: KenCo [mailto:kenco.fish@verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:50 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: towing trailer
"Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" wrote:
>
> Hey John!
>
> The "properly equipped" truck has 3.92 gears. This gearing will provide
you
> with the highest GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating). You will loose
> around 300lbs off of the trailer capacity due to the 4x4, but the 3.92
will
> bring back the power for the hills.
>
FWIW :)
gears dont affect GCVW, that is set by tires, axles,
springs and a properly rated hitch is also needed.
Gears only affect power/speed.
tire size also can make better power, low profile and high
weight rating, were talking 6 ply actual and greater.
I've recertified many vechs., including my 1/2 ton Dakota
and it is registered to carry 3/4 ton w/ just the addition of a
1500 lb. helper spring and 205 frt./225 rear tires vs. the stock
195's for frt./rear.
tires are all marked for single or dual loads so just a little
math gets the total.
spring ratings are easily upped by adding as little as 1 helper
leaf and/or a middle leaf. most helpers add 1000-1500 lb. GVW
increase. also, re-register vech. for the new GVW.
the nifty stickers you get in the box w/ the springs saying
"Suspension has been modified" goes next to the factory rating
tags and will stop an overweight ticket in court.
> HTH!!
> Sean
> '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 256,000mi!
> '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 -
> 36,100mi!http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
>
> John
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