Are you towing in O/D???
That's a big no-no.
I tow 3100lbs every weekend (I have a 5 speed, otherwise the same truck as
yours) without a problem. I also towed my fathers boat (6500 lbs) from
College point to Montauk without breakin a sweat.
I usually keep her in 4th so i lessen the bogging.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cory LaBoucane <waterbody@yahoo.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 8:42 PM
Subject: DML: Towing Advice: Help!!!
>Need a bit of advice with towing.
>
>I have a 97 dak cc 4x4 sport auto/od with 3.55's; pretty much stock.
>
>When I tow heavy loads with it (loaded 4 place snowmobile trailer), it
>really works and is horrible on fuel. Not to mention how the tranny
>shifts constantly on the slightest hills.
>
>I know the trailer of that size is a bit overkill, but I have seen guys
>towing with dakotas (especially large boats) without a problem. I
>guess what I want to know is:
>
>1) am I stuck with the situation and have to deal with it, or
>
>2) can I modify the tranny, gears, drivetrain to enhance it for
>pulling? I already have headers, dual exhaust, computer, and FIPK in
>the works for add-ons.
>
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Cory
>
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