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Default 2010 Dakota Towing

I have the 4.7 V8, auto 2wd. Need max towing capacity. Thank you.
 
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What trim?

Extended cab or Quad cab?

What Gears?

It does make a difference.
 
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Thank you. The 7200lbs, I can tow my Volvo coupe on a U-Haul dolly? Volvo is 3300 lbs. I have a double set of overload springs on rear so it doesn't squat with my trailer. I set fwd, 1 set aft of rear axle.
 
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according to the chart 7200 max
 
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Originally Posted by mcarew
Thank you. The 7200lbs, I can tow my Volvo coupe on a U-Haul dolly? Volvo is 3300 lbs. I have a double set of overload springs on rear so it doesn't squat with my trailer. I set fwd, 1 set aft of rear axle.

As long as it's not over 7200 lbs.
 
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I think you'd be good to go. I have an 07 4x4, 3.7 liter with 3.55 rear end. I once towed a twin axle trailer, about 16 ft long with a tractor on it. I am guessing the whole rig, trailer and tractor, was about 3500-4000 lbs. It did ok, I sure would have preferred the 4.7 but she did fine. If you're only towing the car and dolly around 3500 lbs you should be fine, especially since you have a 4.7.
 
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I think you'd be good to go. I have an 07 4x4, 3.7 liter with 3.55 rear end. I once towed a twin axle trailer, about 16 ft long with a tractor on it. I am guessing the whole rig, trailer and tractor, was about 3500-4000 lbs. It did ok, I sure would have preferred the 4.7 but she did fine. If you're only towing the car and dolly around 3500 lbs you should be fine, especially since you have a 4.7.


Just remember, it ain't the goin' that's a concern, it's the stoppin'!
 
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Originally Posted by northgator8
Just remember, it ain't the goin' that's a concern, it's the stoppin'!
Truth! That was my main concern as I was pretty much at the limit of my max towing rating. I made sure to stay back off people and leave plenty of room to stop.
 




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