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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I've often wondered this myself. Plus, I upgraded my diff to a Detroit Tru-Track, so that might help a little.

What do you guys think a 2003 4.7L, 4x4 with a detroit tru-track could tow?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by moe7404
a 2001 dakota. gross vehicle weight rating. position 4. F= 4001-5000 lbs. G=5001-6000 lbs. lbs. H=6001-7001 lbs.
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According to the 2000 owners manual, A 4x4 2000 Dakota with the 4.7, auto transmission, and 3.55 gears can have a Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating, that's the total weight of the truck, trailer, cargo, people, and fluids: 9500 pounds.

i have a G in the 4th position in my VIN. so i guess that means 4500 lbs?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Here is a link that give you the correct towing capacity
http://www.dodge.com/towing/D/home.html

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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueQC
Here is a link that give you the correct towing capacity
http://www.dodge.com/towing/D/home.html

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awesome, that's exactly what i was looking for. thanks!

unfortunately it only goes back to 2002, and i have a 2000, but hopefully it's no different.
 
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