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Dodge Dakota
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10/18/2002
20:48:22
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I've pulled a 5,000 lb, 25 ft camper something like 15,000 miles in the past two years. Switched to Mopar synthetic 75-140W in the rear diff only, due to all the horor stories about burning out the rear ends while towing. I haven't had any problems. One note you might be interested in: Dodge boys said the Mopar fluid did have friction modifier in it, and I believed them. Rear end chattered so I bought the friction modifier and added it. The chattering stopped. Never did find out if Mopar synthetic 75 - 149 has friction modifer or not?
Black '01 QC 4.7 5 speed, 3.92 LSD, Z-tube w/ K&N cone filter, TB spacer, Jet Stage II, 3" Gibson, 180 T-stat,
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CW
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10/19/2002
09:47:26
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No it doesn't come with the friction modifier in it. As you found out you need to add a bottle.
4.7 HO, CW style
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
22:07:57
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hey i noticed that the 4.7 sucks on towing compared to the 5.2 that they got rit of. This new engine dogs with a load on it. I wish they still made the 5.2. What do you guys think?
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CW
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10/20/2002
22:11:25
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Hard to tell I went from a 5.2 auto 3.55 to a 4.7 5 speed 3.92. My 4.7 would rip the hitch off of my old 5.2 but it was alot different.
4.7 HO, CW style
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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Jackie
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2003
15:49:18
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Does anyone know specifically any towing mirrors that fit on a Dakota's 5X7 mirrors? I'm having a hard time trying to find anything.
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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6/15/2003
09:00:41
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The cheapo versions with the two rubber straps work great and don't rattle like I heard the other style can. Available at RV stores or prbably JC Whitney.
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edd66
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2/22/2004
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I have a Durango'00, 4.7 with 3.55 and factory tow package, will be towing a 4000 lb. TT. Other than keeping out of overdrive and investing in gasoline stock, anybody have any words of wisdom? I also have the sport mirrors-- the McKesh will likely do the job, but look like hell and could ruin a door if they hit anything. CIPA said to use the clamp-ons, 10 bucks each.
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2004
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Dakota with same specs, I get 11 mpg towing that kind of weight - not that bad. I leave the OD on, it only catches high gear in low load situations, like downhill.
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GraphiteDak
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2/23/2004
18:03:31
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4.7 sucks at towing?
I don't think the 5.2 comes close to the 4.7 in towing. Maybe you got a lemon, LOL!
I tow with OD on these days. Otherwise as I've said before I get less than 10MPG!
This last trip to the dunes I got close to 13 MPG. My best so far and that was with the 195 T-Stat BACK in! I'm not sure what my load is. I've got a 12 foot trailer with a rear gate and some sides on it. Have a Yamaha Warrior in it, a Heavy as sh*t Polaris for the wife in it, the kids Honda 70 Quad, another mini rail was in the bed. A family of four with all sorts of camping gear, ice chests, you name it we brought it.
It stays in OD (5th gear in auto) quite a bit. It jumps to 4th and occasionally 3rd when it really needs to. I can't complain.
We are going to the dunes again in 2 weeks. I should have my HO cams this weekend. I'll get to see what difference that makes.
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Jeeper
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2/26/2004
23:19:19
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Recently towed a 6200 trailer with my Jeep. O/D on and on flat highway no problem towing in 5th gear with lockup. Best towing machine I have ever owned by far. Your dak's should be similar.
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