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Gilberttribe
Dodge Dakota
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9/28/2009
19:58:15
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I suppose this is more of a general question, but I
will ask it here. What are the ramifications or
potential problems of exceeding the maximum towing
capacity by 20 or 30 percent? It would be hard on
the engine, transmission, and brakes, but if it
doesn't overheat, burn the brakes, or flatten the
springs, is it acceptable to do on a limited basis?
Is it something you could get by with doing once in
a great while, or is it something that should never
be done?
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Wibdy
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2009
01:28:37
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Yes it is ok! Beat the truck in to the ground then remember to replace your engine and tranny.
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Kowalski
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9/30/2009
08:11:55
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Gilberttribe - one possible ramification is a leagal one - you'll be screwed if you hit anything and they catch you overweight. That said, a couple of members have towed heavy - one by around 25%; I suspect the other was similar. Specifics on your truck and trailer would help. Both members had the higher 3.55 gearing that limits the stock rating and had replaced that with 4.10 and 4.56 gears - ratios lower than anything offered stock for their generation. Ratings for mopar's 3.92 trucks are higher. Both had mildly modified engines. It would be important to be sure tires and suspension weren't over their weight ratings; and that shouldn't be achieved by redistributing the trailer load to be less than 10% on the tongue. That could result in a dangerously badly behaving trailer. With a tail wag that could push you right off the road. They also did it in a way that would not be harder on the brakes; making sure the trailer could handle it's own braking. It would be pretty stupid to do if it meant an increased load on your brakes.
Talking once in a great while, as you say...
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Toddhater
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2009
18:37:38
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Shove the legal bs up your rear. Find me one documented case of such. It is all internet BS.
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Kowalski
GenIII
10/01/2009
07:49:43
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Search for it yourself if you like, I'm not here to do busy work for trolls. Maybe you should have offered the poster some advice yourself if you don't like mine. But you are just here to hassle people; not to help.
I believe it is worth warning someone about.
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Toddhater
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2009
19:34:08
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And you throw that BS out there, how does that help. Like I said prove it!
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fotodak
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2009
19:45:36
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It's not wise to overload you tow vehicle too much. If I wasn't going far or staying on mostly flat terrain I would do it occasionally. BUT-some states license trucks by gross vehicle weight.
My 92V6 reg cab long bed is licensed for 6k lbs.
The 92 V8 ext cab is licensed for 12k lbs. I bought it to tow a small boat and figured if the truck is 4k # and the boat is more than 2k# which is well within the towing capacity, well...I'm illegal.
You need to look at your truck-what gears and engine and then brakes-9.25" rears or the larger ones. V6 or V8?
Use yer noggin and you should be okay.
I've towed things with vehicles that should never hve been on the road. The item being towed was bigger and weighed more than the tow vehicle, which wasn't set up for towing.
It got pretty hairy at times.
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Leader
Dodge Dakota
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10/03/2009
23:20:25
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Kowalski hates it when you call him out on his BS.
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Kowalski
GenIII
10/04/2009
08:02:09
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No, I just hate liars. Especially cowardly anonymous ones. So confident in your claim about BS that you are afraid to post it under your usual screen name ? It must suck to live in fear like that. You'd have to be stupid not to be concerned about the repercussions if you caused an accident and hurt someone because you were knowingly towing dangerously overweight. Another concern here would be not to overload the weight rating of your receiver.
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super bee
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10/04/2009
09:42:31
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i was pulled over with a large load of electric motors inmy 3500 and the state patrol woman made me drive each tire onto a scale to check the weight of my truck
the rear was squatting pretty good
i had 10k plates and weighed in at 9900
phew!
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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STS
Dodge Dakota
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10/05/2009
12:41:13
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Just like was said, Kowalski can not stand being called out. You are wrong. buddy!
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oem software
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H1yU8w 52. "The road will be overcome by that person, who goes." I wish you never stopped and be creative - forever..!!
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