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forexfour
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8/19/2003
16:00:25
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 Subject: RE: why 4.7L v-8 less GVWR than v-6
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I clicked on this post by accident.
Gregg,
This is another great example of what this site has come to. It is unfortunate that you cant ask a question and get you answer or some who tries to help without these guys who think they are so CUTE and Funny.
There are better sites than this for info but this site leaves itself open to these stupid and idiotic responses. This site also still gets more hits and we have to deal with the guys who are board at work.
I see your point and it is a good question.
At least Alex is trying to help you out. I hope you post your findings.
Chris
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home
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8/20/2003
16:36:38
| RE: why 4.7L v-8 less GVWR than v-6
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its entirely possible the reason its on the window sticker is just there because mistakes get coppied and repeated until they are caught...
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Gregg
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
08:01:20
| RE: why 4.7L v-8 less GVWR than v-6
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well, it's no mistake..the truck is sitting in my driveway 4x2 club cab, 4.7L 4-8...5,350 GVWR...the same truck with the v-6 has a 6,010 rating. No one at the dealership could answer the question. An engineer from Dodge was supposed contact me within 48 hours according to customer service, but no contact..surprise, surprise.
I have to say, what a nice loking truck,that is sure fun to drive.
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forexfour
GenIII
8/21/2003
10:08:07
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Congrats on the truck.
I love my V-6
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home
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JimRoy
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
12:03:39
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My 4.7/5sp-man/QC, built in June 03, has a GVWR of 6010 lbs. I looked back at some of the Dodge data at their web site and on some models there is an optional 900 lb increase in GVWR available for $195, some models may have it built in, and it doesn't seem to be available on the R/T model.
They don't seem to say what they do to the truck (tires, axles, shocks, ???) to increase the GVWR rating.
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FAT ALBERT
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
12:03:40
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looks like you will have to put your big fat azz on a diet so you can get your payload up
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Gregg
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2003
12:40:36
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JimROy,
For some reason, it's just the 4.7L v-8 Club Cabs that have the 5,350lbs GVWR...and this so called "california engine"
Strange that Dodge did not get back to me as the customer service guy guaranteed me that someone from engineering would be getting back to me within 48 hours.
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jb
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8/21/2003
14:36:31
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Gregg the answer to your problem is to get the truck equipt with 5900# gvw group? heres the specs
2003 Dakota Sport, Club Cab, 4x2, Short Bed, Automatic 5-Speed with 5,900-lb. GVW pkg., 4.7L V8 (California) engine:
With 3.55 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 4550 lbs2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 5900 lbs
Payload [i] = 1810 lbs1
Curb Weight [i] = 4088 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 2408 / 1680 lbs
GAWR [i] Front/Rear = 3100 / 3806 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 8800 lbs
With 3.92 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 4950 lbs2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 5900 lbs
Payload [i] = 1810 lbs1
Curb Weight [i] = 4088 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 2408 / 1680 lbs
GAWR [i] Front/Rear = 3100 / 3806 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 9200 lbs
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