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Wal
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2/15/2004
10:11:58

Subject: HD Payload
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Hi - On occasion I stick a lot of weight in the bed and the Dak has been *ok* so far, but not as good as my old Ranger (please don't bite my head off for that comment!).

I thought I had HD payload in my 99 CC 4x4 v8 but a quick check just revealed that I don't :-( The payload is only 1450#. I do see that my year had the option for an 1800# payload :-) What was done to the truck to up the rating? Just stiffer leafs out back, or was there more to it like oil/trans cooler, beefier torsion bars, bigger brakes, etc.???? My tag shows HD rear brakes but no ext. coolers.

I have added leafs in the past, but I love this truck and I want to treat her right for this upgrade and not just toss in another pair of leaves. My 92 Dak was a beater and I added 2 more to each side, hehe.

Looks like this will push back the time-frame on some of the more fun mods though :-(

So how about it? What was included in the package?

Thanks!
Wal




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2/15/2004
11:49:14

RE: HD Payload
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Don't know, but Roadmaster active suspension is a great alternative to the add-a-leafs. More capacity, better handling, about 2" lift.



Wal
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2/15/2004
12:03:17

RE: HD Payload
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I looked at them a little. They seem like a good idea, but I didn't see a real published number for how much payload capacity they add. I also didn't see where they give any lift. I don't want lift anyway though.

Wal




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