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dak
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1/20/2008
21:57:13
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I read somwhere that the 5 speed manual you cant tow as much as the automatic. i have a 2000 3.9l 4x4 5 speed and was trying to figure out if they didnt put a strong enough tranny in or what
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dakota49
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1/22/2008
10:33:54
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dak, if you have a NV3500 you should be able to tow an equal amount of weight, if you have the AX15 its not as strong. I'm sure yours doesn't have the NV A535, that sure enough isn't very strong to use for towing. Try to find out which one you have, there should be a tag on the drivers side of the truck on the transmission and it will have the model and the serial# then you can ask a Dodge dealer what the capassity is.
Good Luck
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2008
11:04:54
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a 2000 will have the NV3500.
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miltonwaddums
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1/22/2008
13:07:38
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Gears will play an important role in towing capacity. Taller gears (higher numerically) will help protect the transmission and clutch.
The 2000 V6 5speed 2WD I used to own listed the towing capacities in the ever-so-useful owners manual. Because that truck had the wonderful 3.21 gears, it listed towing as N/A. LMAO! Anyways, I'd start by finding out what gear you had and then reference the owners manual. Oh and I agree with daddio, my 2000 had a NV3500.
In terms of powertrain, the gears typically dictate towing capacity. An 83 Honda Civic could pull 10,000 pounds if it had 14.1 gears. Stopping or turning is what is going to be the issue. Consider this when upgrading a truck's powertrain to increase towing capacity. Brakes, tires, and suspension all need to be taken into account. Sorry for my rant and I know it is not what you asked, but I just threw out my $0.02 to try to stop someone from doing something unsafe.
Jay
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Kowalski
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1/22/2008
15:49:22
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Good info Jay - except you mean lower gears, not taller. Tall gears are highway gears like the 3.21 you mentioned.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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miltonwaddums
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2008
15:57:00
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Your'e right Kowalski. I meant shorter gears (higher numerically).
Good catch.
Jay
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dak
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2008
19:54:42
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i looked on the sticker in the glove box and it said i have 3.92 gear ratio. i doubt they have been changed cause old owner did nothing but droped in a K&N panel filter. couldnt find nething that said what tranny.
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eric
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1/22/2008
20:02:16
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has anyone used different oil that made a difference shifting and less noise
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miltonwaddums
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1/22/2008
20:34:05
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I'm not saying this is accurate, but it's seems close:
http://www.trailerlife.com/downloads/00towingguide.pdf
Since you have the 3.92 (instead of 3.55 or 3.21)gears, I'm guessing you have the 5,450 lb tow rating.
Jay
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Bob Lincoln
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1/23/2008
08:13:07
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Automatics always have higher towing capacity. Reason is that if you overload a manual, you fry the clutch and get progressively worse. With an automatic, you can increase its cooling capacity or just pull over periodically to let it cool.
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J and J Auto
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1/29/2008
00:46:57
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change to a synthetic fluid they shift better
and run cooler
Larry
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