Kyle, there are 2 different payload ratings for Daks. One is 1275#, the
other is 2000#. It all
depends on which one your truck came with. I installed the Hellwig air
suspension kit ($159.99
from Summit). It made all the differance in the world (when inflated). FYI,
Glen.
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> From: HKUSP40578@aol.com
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Overload/Helper Springs Question
> Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 9:18 PM
>
> I don't know about you fellow Dakota owners, but my 93 Dakota Sport 4x4
> needs some serious help in the payload area.....the last couple of months
I
> have been hauling some landscaping bricks, dirt, etc and it seems, based
on
> my calculations, my truck can only take about 1000-1100 pounds of cargo
in
> the bed. It seems that when I load this much also that it sags alot, to
> where I am afraid to load any more, my 235's AT's are alomst into the
wheel
> wells, the bumper is very low to the ground, etc. I know some Dakota
owners
> swear that they can easily haul 1500 pounds in their bed, but HOW????
> I have been trying to locate some bolt on helper/overload springs, the
ones
> that increase carrying capacity anywhere from 1000-1500 more pounds. I
have
> only found ones for Dakota 2WD applications though. Think I could just
> order some heavier rated springs from the dealer???? I see these helper
> springs all over the catalogs, but not for my 4x4!!
> I would just want to load my truck up with stuff without looking like a
> Nissan hauling a pallet of bricks!!!!
> Thanks for any and all replies!
> Kyle(rather saggy)
>
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