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reddak98
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
10:31:31
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Hi
Can i pull on the bumper 3000 pounds??
I need to tow a car from the front weel
on the trailler...
Thanks
Alex
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JMII
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
10:40:00
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No... the bumper is only rated for like 500-1000lbs I think. Better check the manual.
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reddak98
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
10:49:17
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The manuel say 2000 pounds.
other answer plzzz....
because they other day I pull like 2200 pounds
with no probleme..
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
10:53:54
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sorry,
sould you please explain this comment better?
need to tow a car from the front weel
on the trailler...
Thanks
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reddak98
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
10:59:19
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Sorry!! I am french..
Ok i need to tow a car on a trailler by the front wheel. The one I am talking about its the one, you put the front wheel on.
The car it self its about 2500 pounds. + trailler
Thanks
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
11:05:25
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Thanks for explaining.
You mean a car dolly.
If you're careful accellerating and braking, if you have to do it you should be OK. I wouldn't do it all the time though. Anyone else?
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reddak98
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
11:09:27
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Thanks yes a car dolly...
I wont be racing with that not over 45 mph.
For about 1h so thanks texas todd....
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phen440
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2003
18:34:15
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i wouldn't bumpers aren't cheap to replace and you see planty of trucks around with bent bumpers from doing that
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2003
21:46:07
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For the cost of a class five hitch and how easy they are to put on (bolt on / no holes to drill) I would never use the bumper! Do it right or don't do it at all!
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Gary F
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
05:29:43
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Never heard of a class five hitch for the Dak, but you never know.
To be on the safe side, I would install a proper Class III hitch. Towing from the bumper is mainly for light duty use, like a jet ski or small utility trailer. Frame mounted hitches are not that expensive. I paid a little over $100 for my Draw Tite and installed it in 15 minutes. It bolts to all existing holes in the frame.
Play it safe and do it right.
Gary
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
12:06:31
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Guys, he already did it, no problems. He even posted a thanks thread to me. I don't think he'll make a habit out of it.
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reddak98
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
12:35:59
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Guys, dont panic
It was ok 3000 pound on the bumper..
If you drive like a driver, you wont have any
problem..
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