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#252
Hey guys thought I'd ask this now since I'm curious. i got a 2002 4.7l just like shrp's and i was wondering how much does the factory hitch pull? and whats the drop weight on it too?
i was just curious. I pulled a lil Volkswagen vr6 awhile ago and i hooked the strap to my hitch and was just curious now is that the best place to hook a tow strap to? and how capable is the factory hitch? i pulled the vr6 no sweat but still. just curious
i was just curious. I pulled a lil Volkswagen vr6 awhile ago and i hooked the strap to my hitch and was just curious now is that the best place to hook a tow strap to? and how capable is the factory hitch? i pulled the vr6 no sweat but still. just curious
#253
i believe it is a class IV hitch, which in this case would mean the limiting factor is the truck itself, i dont have my manual on me, but i believe the 4.7 w/ 3.55 is rated for 6k lbs, with a max tongue weight of the trailer being around 700lbs, i could be mistaken on these numbers since i am going form memory here
#254
does the tongue weight mean the amount of weight pushing down on it? I dont plan on towing anything i was just curious about this. but if it is what you say than thats not bad at all.
I thought that a stock 4.7 durango with 3.55's can tow around 4250 lbs and has a drop weight(tongue weight?) of 300 lbs. but i like your numbers better shrp!
here's some info i got off edmunds.com on the 4.7l durango:
Measurements
Engine4.7-Liter, SOHC, SMPI Magnum® V-8Availability
I thought that a stock 4.7 durango with 3.55's can tow around 4250 lbs and has a drop weight(tongue weight?) of 300 lbs. but i like your numbers better shrp!
here's some info i got off edmunds.com on the 4.7l durango:
Measurements
- Width: 71.3 in.
- Height: 70.5 in.
- Length: 193.5 in.
- Ground clearance: 8.5 in.
- Front track: 60.9 in.
- Rear track: 61.9 in.
- Wheel base: 116 in.
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 50.5 cu.ft.
- Maximum cargo capacity: 88 cu.ft.
- Maximum towing capacity: 7550 lbs.
- Maximum payload: 1670 lbs.
- Gross weight: 6050 lbs.
- Curb weight: 4379 lbs.
- Angle of approach: 23.8 degrees
Engine4.7-Liter, SOHC, SMPI Magnum® V-8Availability
Standard — all
Type and Description V-8, liquid-cooled
Displacement 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Power (SAE net) 235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm(a); 230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm(b)
Torque (SAE net) 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 50.0
Fuel Requirement 6000 rpm (electronically limited)
Oil Capacity Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Coolant Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls Mini-catalysts (b), three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications (a)(c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) 2WD: 14/19
4WD: 13/18
Trailer Towing Engine 4WD: 13/18
Axle Ratio
Gross Combined Weight Rating (b)
Maximum Trailer Weight (c)
2WD4.7L V-8 3.55
9200 lbs. (4175 kg)
4650 lbs. (2109 kg)
3.92
10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)
5950 lbs. (2699 kg)
5.9L V-8 3.55
10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)
5850 lbs. (2654 kg)
3.92
12,200 lbs. (5530 kg)
7550 lbs. (3425 kg)
4WD
4.7L V-8 3.55
9200 lbs. (4175 kg)
4400 lbs. (1996 kg)
3.92
10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)
5700 lbs. (2586 kg)
5.9L V-8 3.55
10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)
5600 lbs. (2540 kg)
3.92
12,200 lbs. (5530 kg)
7300 lbs. (3311
kg)
kg)
Last edited by ajoshi91; 01-31-2011 at 07:49 PM.
#255
#257
So Hydra your saying my 4.7l 4x4 with the 3.55's will be able to tow roughly 5,000 pounds? the bumper/hitch that is will be sturdy enough for that? or are those numbers more aimed because of the gears and engine not the build of the durango itself?
Those large numbers there are both the trailer weight and the weight the durango itself is able to hold. you know like 7 passengers and some cargo inside and the trailer behind it. or else yeah 12,000 pounds is not right.
Other than that thanks guys for the info. its good to know what the D is capable of regardless of how I'll use it. Gotta love em.
Those large numbers there are both the trailer weight and the weight the durango itself is able to hold. you know like 7 passengers and some cargo inside and the trailer behind it. or else yeah 12,000 pounds is not right.
Other than that thanks guys for the info. its good to know what the D is capable of regardless of how I'll use it. Gotta love em.
Last edited by ajoshi91; 01-31-2011 at 11:06 PM.
#258
The large numbers are the total GVTW (Gross Vehicle and Trailer Weight). This is basically the total weight the engine is carrying, including fuel, passengers, anything inside cab, trailer and cargo on trailer.
As for the hitch, it can withstand 7,500# and 750# tongue weight, for the Class IV hitch.
Also, keep in mind it's generally recommended to use trailer brakes and trailer braking system about 2,500#.
As for the hitch, it can withstand 7,500# and 750# tongue weight, for the Class IV hitch.
Also, keep in mind it's generally recommended to use trailer brakes and trailer braking system about 2,500#.
#259
Yes, the 4.7L, 4X4, and 3.55 gearing is 5000 lbs towable.......I believe.
The truck it's self is designed to handel towing the 7,300 lbs on the 4X4 frame and 7,500 lbs for the 2wd frame, however the motors and gearing are different and therefore lower the towable weights. I think the braking systems are the same across the board. But legally you have to stay under the rated GVWR on the tag of your truck, ethiclly you need to only tow what your engine and drive train is rated to tow.
The truck it's self is designed to handel towing the 7,300 lbs on the 4X4 frame and 7,500 lbs for the 2wd frame, however the motors and gearing are different and therefore lower the towable weights. I think the braking systems are the same across the board. But legally you have to stay under the rated GVWR on the tag of your truck, ethiclly you need to only tow what your engine and drive train is rated to tow.
#260
Thanks for that explanation Hydra, Thats kind of exactly what i wanted to know. I know my durango is built with the capability of 7300 pounds but the gears and engine limit me to roughly 5,000 pounds. good to know.
as far as towing someone off the snow bank or even out of a small ditch. where is the best place to attach the hook of a tow strap to on the durango? i used the small loops on the end of the hitch but i don't like hooking it there. I feel like i shouldn't hook it there?
as far as towing someone off the snow bank or even out of a small ditch. where is the best place to attach the hook of a tow strap to on the durango? i used the small loops on the end of the hitch but i don't like hooking it there. I feel like i shouldn't hook it there?