Re: Old subject.. Helper Springs..

From: Aaron Wyse (awyse@sw.rr.com)
Date: Wed Oct 08 2003 - 22:56:22 EDT


Paul-- You referring to GenIII's..? The GenI & II's had a 2600# payload
available for most years. Wasn't popular enough option and was dropped
around 94 or 95. Too many people want plush rides in thier trucks.
You can still get a 2600# spring pack from JCWhitney though for around $85.
Aaron Wyse

----- Original Message -----
From: <Tubamirbls@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Old subject.. Helper Springs..

>
> Hi Bill
> Remember that factory max GVW capacity for any Dakota is about
2,000#'s.
> There's a good deal more involved in safely carrying weight than just the
> rated capacity of the rear springs, such factors as the capacity of tires
&
> wheels, rear axle, bearings, housing, bed floor, frame, etc all have
application
> here too. Make certain you check the factory max for GVW and max trailer
> capacity for your model before you add a high capacity rear spring to
ensure the
> entire vehicle, not just the springs, is up to the kinds of loads you
want to
> carry.
>
> Paul Sahlin



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