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 2003 Dakota sxt 4wd 3.9 auto tow rating?
#1047365
05/27/12 05:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 63
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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2003 Dakota sxt extended cab 4wd 3.9 auto trans tow rating?
Anybody know the factory rating? Best i can come up with on the web is 3300-6500. I would like my next truck to be factory rated at at least 4000, with 4500 lbs being better.
The factory ratings on used trucks seems to be a closely guarded secret on the web. LOL
Mits owner since 1980
88 Power Ram 50 turbo intercooled. Sport cab auto 4.22 gears rear posi. Rust in peace.
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Re: 2003 Dakota sxt 4wd 3.9 auto tow rating?
[Re: StarquestRescue]
#1047366
05/27/12 07:13 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Roll Me Over
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skip the Dakota and go for the Ram 1500 4x4 extended cab. I would say go 5 speed because those auto trans are a bit frail.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: 2003 Dakota sxt 4wd 3.9 auto tow rating?
[Re: StockRaider]
#1047367
05/27/12 09:49 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 63
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Yea, he said the trans went out at 51K wtf? The truck has 141k on it and the motor 41K. It looked like a nice truck for the price, but not really what i feel i need in a tow vehicle.
Mits owner since 1980
88 Power Ram 50 turbo intercooled. Sport cab auto 4.22 gears rear posi. Rust in peace.
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Re: 2003 Dakota sxt 4wd 3.9 auto tow rating?
[Re: StarquestRescue]
#1047368
05/27/12 10:13 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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Towing a 4,000 pound load, I'd be leery of half ton trucks in general.
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Re: 2003 Dakota sxt 4wd 3.9 auto tow rating?
[Re: StarquestRescue]
#1047369
06/05/12 06:58 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 918
Rock Warrior
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"skip the Dakota and go for the Ram 1500"
This is good advice.
99 Montero....15mpg! Sold (so sad)
02 Jetta TDI....48mpg!
03 2500 Ram QCLB Cummins....18mpg
02 2500 Yukon XL, We out grew the montero, at least it has one locker.....13mpg (sold)
01 montero limited
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