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tnmopar
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
12:13:39
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 Subject: Towing ??? Rear end sets to low....
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I have a loaded 2000 quad cab sport with the 5.9 and trailer tow package.... I just recently puchase a new 18 foot car hauler to haul my other baby.... (95 Corvette Convert)
My question is there any way or what would be the best way to keep the rear of the truck from sniking so low when loaded... Any Help would be appericated thanks
tnmopar
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Dave S.
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
12:26:41
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Air bags worked for me, I have a 2000 Dakota Sport, two wheel drive, 4.7 litre engine with auto tranny. I pull a 21 foot camper trailer, and the air bags do the trick. I also use the weight distribution bars with the trailer, hardly realize it's behind me.
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Dave Mitchell
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
12:27:27
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Use an EZ-Lift hitch to equalize the load and set teh back orf the truck back up to where it belongs.
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Dave Mitchell
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11/21/2003
12:30:29
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Here is a link to illustrate....
http://www.kwikhitch.com/hitches/wtdistkits.htm
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dakotakid
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
18:10:38
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roadmaster active suspension worked for me and as a bonus removed all the wheel hop !
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
23:27:36
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First off, your tow rating is probably around 6,000# or so, so you're not even close to that yet. Car weighs about 3400#, and trailer another 1500#??? But the factory does recommend a load equalizing hitch for any trailer >2,000# (it's in the fine print). So do that first.
Also, even though your truck is rated for 6,000#, most class III hitches are rated for 5,000# and 300# tongue weights without a load equalizer.
Second, the suspension is designed to handle a considerable amount of weight, but less tongue weight than you might think. The usual figure is about 10% of total weight. So your tongue weight should not be more 500-600#. You should move the car fore and aft until you hit the right balance.
If you're going to tow this car a lot, then you need to load it up and take it to the scales for a total wet weight and proper tongue weight. Once you do that you'll find that it tows a lot easier.
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