Mr. D;
At first I was using it with the overdrive (with lighter loads), but it
was still doing the upshifting constantly. And, it still did it when
the overdrive was off.
Cory
--- MrDakota95@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 09/07/1999 7:42:57 PM Central
> Daylight Time,
> waterbody@yahoo.com writes:
>
> <<
> 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
> >>
>
> 1 question? Are you shutting off you're overdrive
> when towing?, that has a
> lot to do with the transmission hunting for a lower
> gear constantly.
>
>
> MrDakota 95
>
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