Don't u hate when you have to clarify your own email... that should be from
GA to CA!!
thanks
travis
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Simmons" <travis@corinthian.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: towing trailer
> Really having troubles pulling a trailer?? I have a stock 2000 QC with a
> 4.7 and automatic with the tow package. I took a trip to Georgia to
> Califronia during thanksgiving, I was pulling a uhaul 2 axle trailer
loaded
> with a suzuki swift. I ran 85 to 90 MPH (in OD of course) once I got west
> of Dallas - FW,TX and didn't have any trouble. Drove 21 hours the first
day,
> took a 6 hour nap in Van Horn, TX and drove 16 hours the second day! Then
I
> loaded a Triumph TR7 and returned.... pretty much at the same pace. You
know
> it takes 36 hours of hard a$$ driving from west central GA to Palmdale,
> CA.... boy was my butt tired!! Never a moments trouble from the
> Dodge....course I only got about 13 mpg.
>
> Travis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" <ssevrenc@visteon.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 12:58 PM
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: towing trailer
>
>
> > 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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