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#17 of 46 Re: 75X -140 Rear Diff fluid [steak2k1] by sunburn Jul 23, 2006 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: steak2k1 (Jul 23, 2006 2:55 pm) Right now I'm running the Redline 80W-140 in my rear diff. The 80W-140 comes with the limited slip additive, while the 75W-140 does not. I was surprised that when I switched to Redline gear lubes (75W-90 front and 80W-140 rear) that I gained about 2 MPG on the highway (non-towing). Replies to this message: philbergin (Jul 23, 2006 8:37 pm)
#18 of 46 Re: 75X -140 Rear Diff fluid [sunburn] by philbergin Jul 23, 2006 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: sunburn (Jul 23, 2006 4:06 pm) Well since I just changed it I will probably keep it (the synthetic 75W-90) until I get ready to do some serious mountain climbing. Gaining 2 MPG on the highway is certainly worth spending a few bucks to put the heavier stuff in.
#19 of 46 Re: 75X -140 Rear Diff fluid [steak2k1] by philbergin Jul 23, 2006 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: steak2k1 (Jul 23, 2006 2:55 pm) 4300 pounds thru the rockies! That's pretty good. What year/model etc. are you using?
#20 of 46 Re: What type Dakota do I have [philbergin] by eharri3 Aug 13, 2006 (7:59 am)
Replying to: philbergin (Jul 21, 2006 4:48 pm) An easy way to find towing limits for all Dodge vehicles model years 02-06 including the Dakota, just go to Dodge.com/towing. Type in your configuration, the page gives you GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, and recommended max trailer weight for your particular setup using the manufacturer's Curb weight number and adding in a 150 pound driver. Subtract the weight of all other passengers and cargo from the GCWR to get a safe trailer weight limit for your particular situation.   Then take the GVWR, subtract curb weight, weight of all passengers and cargo, weight of accessories and options, and that is a rough approximation of how much room you have for tongue weight.
#21 of 46 Will 2001 Dakota V6 safely tow 2k lbs pontoon and trailer? by dssweeney Apr 24, 2007 (11:51 pm)
My friend is looking to purchase a Dakota with a V6. A couple of times a year he will have to move a 2000lbs pontoon boat. Is this too much for the vehicle? Thanks Replies to this message: sunburn (Apr 27, 2007 4:01 pm)
#22 of 46 Towing with a Dak V6 and V8 by steak2k1 Apr 25, 2007 (6:33 am)
Ok this will be my last meassage on this board. ow own a 2006 GMC 2500HD Duramax CCSB SLE.   Now that is a towing machine, and I can tell ya it blows the Dak outa the water.   As for the question...I would probably not tow anymore than 3000 lbs with a 4.7 Dak. Yea I know they say with the 4.7 that you can go as high as 7000. sure and I can walk on water. 7000 lbs is a possilibity but only if you don't mind putting your motor and tranny to the absolute limits. Be smart and cut what the "stealer" says in half..then you'll be fine.   The 4500 lbs trailer I pulled last year with my Dak gave it all it could handle and it was slow slogging up hills...BIG TIME like 30 mph max. that was with 4 people in the truck at the time: 2 Adults and 2 teens.   For a V6 you should be probably OK..again tranny cooler and whatever you can do to add some torque will help.   I pulled a tent trailer at 2400 lbs with a 3.4 V6 Montana and it went fine....better than my 4.7 DAk on the hills with 4500 behind it.   rgds,   Stk Replies to this message: dssweeney (Apr 27, 2007 12:02 am) dustyk (May 06, 2007 1:11 pm) bpeebles (May 06, 2007 3:57 pm) dustyk (May 06, 2007 4:03 pm)
#23 of 46 Re: Towing with a Dak V6 and V8 [steak2k1] by dssweeney Apr 27, 2007 (12:02 am)
Replying to: steak2k1 (Apr 25, 2007 6:33 am) Very helpfull response. Thanks allot
#24 of 46 Re: Will 2001 Dakota V6 safely tow 2k lbs pontoon and trailer? [dssweeney] by sunburn Apr 27, 2007 (4:01 pm)
Replying to: dssweeney (Apr 24, 2007 11:51 pm) For 2000 lbs, the V-6 should be adequate. Just don't expect to be running down the road at 75 MPH. If you friend does go for the V-6 (3.7L I assume), encourage him to get the 3.92 gears, if at all possible.   Another concern is brakes. Does the boat trailer have any? An extra 2000 lbs is probably more than the Dakota's brakes can handle safely.
#25 of 46 Re: Towing with a Dak V6 and V8 [steak2k1] by dustyk May 06, 2007 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: steak2k1 (Apr 25, 2007 6:33 am) Steak,   I'm sorry for the late response.   I would hope that a 2500 Duramax Diesel would make the 4.7 Dakota seem over worked. You're not comparing apples to apples.   I've never towed 4500 lbs. with my 2003 4.7, but it handles 3100 lbs. with relative ease, and that's with the 3.55 axle ratio and oversize tires. Maybe its me, but when I'm towing I'm not in any race nor impatient with my progress.   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: bpeebles (May 06, 2007 3:57 pm) dustyk (May 06, 2007 4:03 pm)
#26 of 46 Re: Towing with a Dak V6 and V8 [dustyk] by bpeebles May 06, 2007 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (May 06, 2007 1:11 pm) Also, towing a lot of weight depandant of the WEIGHT of the tow-vehicle... not its power. For safetys sake, the tow-vehicle should weigh consideribly more than the item being towed.   A huge engine in a small truck DOES NOT mean it is now capable of safely towing loads which weigh more than the truck itself.   Spend some time towing a bulldozer on a tripple-axle trailer and you will appreceate using a HEAVY tow-vhicle to perform the task.   Perhaps even more important with towing is the BRAKES.... and we all know that the brakes on the Dakota are pretty whimpey.   Does your trailer have its own brakes? Replies to this message: dustyk (May 06, 2007 4:03 pm)

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