Re: opinions please...

From: Mr. Plow (adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Nov 05 2002 - 15:40:09 EST


Tell us some more about your truck, year, engine etc...
Also, if you will be pulling that load fairly often, and for long distances,
invest in a trailer with it's own brakes. This will save the brakes on the
truck, and make for a generally smoother and safer ride.

The Adam Blaster
Two words, figure it out.....

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>Ok, so I want to buy a Weekend Warrior trailer to pull behind my Dak, total
>load (quads, water, gas, etc...) will be between 5000-6000lbs. I have
>pulled 4000lbs on a regular basis in the past and judging from some other
>peoples posts recently I shouldn't have any disastrous problem with this
>load.
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>I want/need to have lower gears installed, called a couple shops who both
>said they can't get 3.92 for the front D35 and that the dealer must have
>some special deal to get that ratio. Anyway, they both said I would be
>better off with 4.10's and I agree that it would be better for pulling the
>load but I am a little hesitant.
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>What does everyone think? Should I go for it? Will 4.10's destroy my
>(solo) gas mileage? I average 13.7 mpg right now with 3.55's, mostly
>driving back and forth to work which is about 50/50 city/hwy.
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>Both shops quoted me $1400+ (D'oh!) for parts and install, do I dare call
>the dealer and see what they want to insall 3.92's?
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>I really don't want to sell my Dak, but I can't afford to buy another truck
>(used cummins) and a trailer so I'm hoping to make this work with the Dak.
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>Your thoughts are appreciated,
>Russ
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