You probably have the 1420# payload package like I have in my '95 SLT 4x2,
which can haul barely a 1/2 yard of sand in it. Still has about 3/4" of
space between
the axle and the stoppers. Most people get the 2000# payload package, which
gives a stiffer ride when empty (which I didn't want). My (wifes) '99 RT
has the 2000#
payload, but it won't ever haul anything in the bed!
Sam '95 SLT/ '99 RT
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From: HKUSP40578@aol.com <HKUSP40578@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 8:23 PM
Subject: DML: Overload/Helper Springs Question
>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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