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Replying to: steak2k1 (Jun 22, 2006 5:17 am) Rear end has 75W-90 Synthetic - just changed a week ago....with the Mopar limited slip additve as well. thanx, stk |
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Replying to: steak2k1 (Jun 22, 2006 5:17 am) With that kind of weight I would select "OD off," or the Tow-Haul mode for all your driving. Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Jul 20, 2006 7:25 pm) The trip was through the Cad rockies and I did use tow/haul. There was only really one spot on an 8% grade that i went into first, kept the revs at about 4000 and up we went at about 50kmh.(30mph). An extra 20-30 ft/lb of torque would be nice for sure when towing. Still waiting for the chip to come out. Actually, being able to just turn off the OD would be a handy thing...As even with tow/haul, one can or so it appears, go into OD, albeit likely only 4th gear..?? Rgds, stk |
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I mistakenly posted this question in the "Photo Gallery" section, so I thought I better re-post it here, where it will probably be read. I purchased a 2000 2-door Dodge Dakota in 2003. I recently purchased a camping trailer which weights 3,200 lbs. The seller of the trailer said my truck will tow that weight with no problem since I have a 4.7 engine with a class III hitch, with 4 wheel drive. But as I look in my book there are different specs depending on whether you have a quad, club, or conv. cab. Believe it or not, I have no idea. I've looked in every piece of paper I've got on this truck, and nowhere does it tell me what I have. How do I tell? I have a back seat. Does that determine the model? Love this site. Will really help me in the future, I'm sure. Thanks for any help on this question.
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Replying to: philbergin (Jul 21, 2006 7:09 am) Is 3200 lbs the dry weight without Weight distributing/sway bars, propane, and MT inside.? With a 4.7..should be able to do it. consider loaded it would probably be around 38-4000 lbs. Check on the drivers side door panel (near the lock), and there you should see a sticker showing your vehicles GVWR and towing capacity. rgds, Stk
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Replying to: philbergin (Jul 21, 2006 7:09 am)  Extended (Club) Cab:  Quad Cab:  Both the regular and club cabs for 2000 have only two doors. If there is enough room behind the front seats to have two mini/jump seats back there, then you have the club cab. Very little space and no seats = regular cab. The existence of a rear side window is also a givaway of it being a club cab over a regular cab.
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Replying to: philbergin (Jul 21, 2006 7:09 am) A few of things to keep in mind: 1) Make sure you have a transmission cooler, if you have the automatic transmission; 2) Make sure you run 75W-140 synthetic gear lube in the rear differential; 3) make sure you have electric brakes on the trailer. Your towing capacities are listed in the owner's manual. They will depend on body style, 4x2 or 4x4, engine, and gear ratio.
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Replying to: sunburn (Jul 21, 2006 4:13 pm) By the way, do I need to put the 75W-140 synthetic gear in the rear differential if I am running with a manual transmission, or is that just for automatics? Thanks again.
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Replying to: steak2k1 (Jul 21, 2006 7:34 am)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Jul 21, 2006 8:49 am) |
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