Hi,
I have a Dodge Dakota truck (1996, 2 wheel drive, ext. cab, 5.2 l, auto with o/d off-switch) that has an axle ratio of 3.21.
I have been towing a 3,000 lb trailer for some time (5 years & 10,000 mile cummulative total) and all is well with the truck.
However, all the info I can find about the towing capability says that a 3.21 axle ratio is not recommended for towing.
Does anyone understand why this axle ratio is not recommended? (I am thinking of getting a larger trailer; another 500lb). The Dodge people have not been very helpful.
Thanks,
johnnyP
I have a Dodge Dakota truck (1996, 2 wheel drive, ext. cab, 5.2 l, auto with o/d off-switch) that has an axle ratio of 3.21.
I have been towing a 3,000 lb trailer for some time (5 years & 10,000 mile cummulative total) and all is well with the truck.
However, all the info I can find about the towing capability says that a 3.21 axle ratio is not recommended for towing.
Does anyone understand why this axle ratio is not recommended? (I am thinking of getting a larger trailer; another 500lb). The Dodge people have not been very helpful.
Thanks,
johnnyP