Actually, the rating differs quite far depending on the specs. The newer dak's (around 2000 or so) aren't rated as high as the 97's - 99's. From what I've seen, the highest rating goes to the combination I have: 3.52 gears, V8, CC, 2wd. Calculate Gross wate minus what it really weighs, comes out to 2100 lbs. 4WD is heavier, so you lose 200 lbs or so. RC's don't have as stiff as a suspension cause they're lighter, so most of those are in the 1250-1450 range I believe. Although, most of these Dakotas can handle 3000lbs or so for a little while, but do it for long, and might find it sagging on ya (or might go sliding through a traffic light!). Oh yeah, QC's bringing up the rear as most of those I believe are 500-750 lbs payload (I think??)
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
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> From: "Tony Cellana" <acellan1@tampabay.rr.com>
> Date: 2003/04/28 Mon AM 12:07:52 EDT
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: So...how much can I stick in the bed?
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> These trucks are rated as 5/8 ton, unless you have an R/T. Then you can
> carry less, but get there quicker ;-)
> TonyC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: CHRIS HOGAN <chogan68@comcast.net>
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Date: Sunday, April 27, 2003 11:10 PM
> Subject: DML: So...how much can I stick in the bed?
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> According to GVWR specs, I should be able to load a little over 2000lbs
> in the back of my truck (CC). That seems like a lot...how much weight
> have you guys had in the back? I'm (unfortunately) roofing my house &
> need to cart a bunch of shingles home...if I can really load a ton in
> the back I'll only have to make two trips.
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> Chris
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