1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Sorry if this has been asked before but my computer is on the fritz and wont let me do a search but i have a 2000 with and 4.7 As far as i know everything is stock. What is the towing capacity for this truck. A buddy of mine was told about 2000 lbs max but that seems light to me. Any input is welcome thanks


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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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if he has the tow package i think its somewhere in the area of 5k lbs, but that is dependent on what gear ratio he has in the rear it could be as high as 6k-6250
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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i'm looking to pull a camper with it. With it loaded it will tip in around 4000 lbs is that too much even with a high gear rear?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Those are broken links.

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https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...-question.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...-question.html
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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4k? you should have no problems towing that, just make sure you are up to date on all preventative maintenance
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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I just towed a jeep comanche with my durango and a tow dolly with no problems.
 
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