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blkchevyz
Dodge Dakota
8/09/2001
17:47:43
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i'm shopping for a new truck and so far for the price/power the dakota is the best bang for the buck. i want a regular cab 4X4 but from what i've seen you cant get the 5.9 motor in it. will the 4.7 beable to tow a 3500 lb car plus trailer? or should i just get a 4X2 and get the 5.9
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skoorb
Dodge Dakota
8/09/2001
17:59:50
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you can easily handle that, turn overdrive off on hills
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01RagTop
Dodge Dakota
8/10/2001
07:24:45
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Glad to see you checked out this place!! Randy
2001 Black QC 5.9L SLT+
2001 Black Z28 Convertible
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Gary F.
Dodge Dakota
8/10/2001
09:52:21
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The only way to get a 4 X 2 with the 5.9L is to get a R/T. A R/T can't tow more than 2,000 lbs. The best combination for towing is a reg cab 4 X 2 with a 4.7L and 3.92 gears. Don't forget the H.D. Service Group.
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blkchevyz
Dodge Dakota
8/10/2001
10:51:15
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thanks for the the replys guys. i didnt think it would have a problem towing it. whats included in the h.d. service group? tranny cooler?
randy thanks for pointing me to this site. i went and looked at a few last night but they were all v6's. i'll probably head out to the dealer you recamended tomorrow and see what they have. i just hope they will give me enough for my gtp, i've only had it for a year and still owe alot.
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Gary F.
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
01:26:55
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The heavy duty service group includes: 136 amp alternator, 750 ampere battery, transmission cooler (with automatic) and larger radiator (probably the same as a a/c equipped Dakota)
I would recommend the H.D. service group even if you don't tow anything.
You can find out all you need on the Dodge web site. www.4adodge.com
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ram41569
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
09:09:50
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The Heavy Duty service group also has a electric fan in front of the clutch fan.I don't know if the 4.7 has the extra fan but the 5.9 does.
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Gary F.
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
09:13:17
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I have a electric fan in front of my clutch fan, but not sure if that would come with the a/c normally or with the h.d. service group. Interesting question though. I have a 4.7L with both.
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
11:13:56
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The eletric fan is for a/c system. It is comon for front drive vechiles to have on fan for the engin and one for the a/c system. It is very common today with most vechiles to do this. It is not like the old days. This way you have good a/c even while standing sill.
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Gary F.
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
16:28:36
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He he. Be kind of hard to have a engine driven fan with a front wheel drive car. Most of the 80's Chrysler front drivers only have one electric fan, it just kicked on when the a/c came on.
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Garret
Dodge Dakota
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4/28/2002
14:56:19
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I have a '97 Dakota Sport, 5.2L and the HD Sefvice group. The stciker shows a max trailer weight of 4800lbs. What can be done to enhance the brakes, etc to up that capability? I need to tow a 4800lb boat+ 900lbs. oftrailer + stuff....
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