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pkay
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6/15/2004
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Female Needs Help. Own a 1996 4x4 Dakota V6, aquired a horse, borrowing a horse trailer that the owner bought because the previous owner's truck could not pull it (very heavy trailer). Will I have any trouble pulling the trailer and the weigh of the horse with my truck? I have no owner's manual to check capacities (bought used). HELP!
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umm
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6/16/2004
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1996 Dodge Dakota 4x4 Sport Specifications:
1996 Dodge Dakota
Base Price $11,075
As Tested $20,339
Model tested Dakota 4x4 Sport V8
Seating capacity 2
Standard safety features Driver's airbag
Standard equipment AM/FM radio, front air dam, painted grille, rear step bumper, coat hooks, vinyl bench seat, removable tailgate with center stop light
As tested 5.2-liter V8, 4wd, 4-wheel ABS, 3.90:1 rear axle, limited-slip differential, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, tilt steering, premium cloth bucket seats with console, body-color grille and moldings, fender flares, 15-in. alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, carpeting, AM/FM cassette stereo, tachometer
Specifications
Base engine 2.5-liter ohv 4-cyl.
Horsepower @ rpm 120 @ 5200
Torque, lbs.-ft. @ rpm 145 @ 3400
EPA fuel economy, mpg city/hwy 21/25
Optional engines 175-hp 3.9-liter ohv V6 220-hp 5.2-liter ohv V8
Standard transmission 5-speed manual
Optional transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 111.9 in.
Length/width/height 195.3 in./69.4 in./65.0 in.
Track, f/r 58.5 in./58.5 in.
Turning circle 39.8 ft.
Head/shoulder/legroom, f 39.5./58.0/41.8 in.
Suspension, f/r ind./live axle
Min. curb weight 3042 lb.
Min. ground clearance 6.5 in.
Max. towing capacity 7100 lbs. (V8 engine)
Standard tires P205/75R-15
Brakes, f/r disc/drum
Fuel capacity 15.0 gal.
Basic warranty 1 year/12,000 miles
Assembled in Warren, MI; Toledo, OH
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to base model.
N/A: Information not available or not applicable.
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My guess is with the v6 your towing capacity shouldn't exceed 5000 lbs.
How much does the trailor you bought weigh?
How much does your horse + the trailor weigh?.
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umm
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6/16/2004
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Only towing capacity I could find was for the ranger v6.
Specifications
Model Lineup
Engines - Standard 2.3-liter ohv 4-cyl.
Engines - Options 147-hp 3.0-liter ohv V6 160-hp 4.0-liter ohv V6
Transmission - Standard 5-speed manual
Transmission - Options
Safety Equipment - Standard Rear ABS, driver's airbag
Safety Equipment - Options
Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In Louisville, KY; Twin Cities, MN; Edison, NJ
Medel Tested (MSRP) Ranger 4x4 SuperCab STX
Standard Equipment AM/FM radio, tinted glass, illuminated entry, bench seat
Options As Tested ABS, passenger airbag, air conditioning, keyless remote entry, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, premium AM/FM/cassette sound system, cruise control, tilt steering, fog lamps, aluminum alloy wheels, rear jump seats, 3.0-liter V6 engine, automatic transmission, 4wd
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Horsepower 112 @ 4800
Torque 135 @ 2400
EPA Fuel Economy/City/Highway 18/24
Wheelbase 107.9 ; 125.2 (SuperCab)
Length/Width/Height 184.3/69.4/67.5
Track FR 58.3/57.3
Turn Circle 42.4
Seating Capacity 2/3; 5 (SuperCab)
Head/Hip/Leg Room Front 39.1/52.8/42.4
Head/Hip/Leg Room Middle
Head/Hip/Leg Room Rear
Trunk Volume
Payload 1,450
Suspension Front Twin I-Beam
Suspenstion Rear Live axle
Ground Clearance 6.6
Curb Weight 2950
Towing Capacity 6000 (4.0 V6)
Tires P215/75R-15
Brakes disc/drum
Fuel Capacity 17.0; 20.5 (SuperCab)
Price (Effective)
Manufacturer Telephone Number 1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URL www.ford.com
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Wadak
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6/16/2004
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Check the following post, cut and past in your browser:
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/v6/1609.html
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/12748.html
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/v6/1273.html
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/v6/5278.html
Bry
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6/05/2003
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I have a 96 v6 auto with 3.55 gears. I regularly tow a race car, equip, and trailer that is about 5000 pounds total with a big tire rack wind catcher. If I remember right, it is rated at 4500 pound towing capacity. I drive in some hills in southern Indiana & Kentucy. 3.92s would sure be nice! With a few mods (injectors, ignition, exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, onboard air compressor, and others) I can keep 65+mph on about any hill I run into in this area with OD off. (Gas milage is about 13mpg towing as long as I stay around 65) I do not recommend towing much weight at all in OD. I got 145000 on the first transmision and am up to 160000 now with no other issues on the truck. Lets see if I can get to the 1/2 million mark on this one too, I had 540,000 on my last truck (Dodge wantabe Ram50 4x4).
I hope all this helps, you can use the search function.
Keep inmind when towing, you need to know the trailor weigh, weight contents, what kind of hitch you are towing with. A bumper hitch will not tow a horse trailor. You need a class 3 equalizing hitch at a minimum or a properly set up fifth wheel hitch if necessary.
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6/16/2004
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pkay
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6/16/2004
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umm:
thank you so much for the great information that you gave me.
As for your questions on the weight of the trailer and the horse, I will have to find that out. I did find out that the truck that could not pull the trailer was a S10.
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pkay
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6/16/2004
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WADAK:
thank you for the usefull information. I do appreciate the help very much.
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Wadak
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6/18/2004
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Your welcome, One thing to consider, if your truck doesn't have a transmission cooler, you might consider having a heavy duty unit put on your truck with a transmission fluid change to Chrysler ATF+4 or Amsoil synthetic fluid.
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the truth
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6/19/2004
04:38:52
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the others are just guessing according to dodge and the 1996 dealers sales brocher,the six without a tow package can handle 2000 lbs,with the optional tow package and 3.92 gears the rc 4X4 can pull 4100 and the cc 4X2 can pull 3800 the largest rating for the v-8 is 6,800 rc and 6,200 cc 4X4
if you do not have the tow package and a 5.2 eight I would sell the trailer as the v-6 has less power then the s-10 4.3 does.
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