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I was reading on the net and I found in more than one place that the Ford 5.4 liter V-8 can only tow 7700 lbs. This can't be accurate can it? If it is then I guess I'll keep my Dodge Dakota around a little longer. I'm told it will tow 9000 lbs.
Thanks for your responses.

 

If you tow 9k w/a dakota, please let me know what highways you will be using

 

I am willing to bet the GCVWR for the Dakota is 9000 lbs. if the truck weighs around, say, 3500lbs. for example and the passengers and cargo weigh 500lbs. the the truck is "rated" to tow 5000lbs. Not that it would be safe to pull that with a small truck.

I doubt ANY Dakota can tow 9000 lbs.
5000lbs. is a stretch.

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'99 XLT S/C 4.6Romeo, Auto, 3.55 LS, Oxford White, Dark Graphite int., Tow Package, Orlando appearance package (Body color honeycomb grill, mirrors, and Lariat wheels)

98 Explorer XLT SOHC 4.0 V-6, moonroof, 3in1 Stereo, leather

71 GMC 350 4bbl. automatic, PS, uplevel trim

89 Dodge Van fancy steering wheel cover, radio doesn't work

 

Interesting tidbit:

The 1998 and 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T with 5.9 liter V8 were rated to tow 6200 lbs. Chrysler has now revised that rating to 2000 pounds! How p*ssed-off would you be if you were one of those owners?



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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's (Both doors cracked:-( )

 

9000lbs? Not hardly! That Dakota has a pee-***** frame compared to the F-series! Its suspension and frame couldnt hold up to it.

 

I am not sure that I would tow 9900 lbs on a F-150 either....

 

Believe it or not, but my dad saw a Dakota pulling a 5th wheel trailer a few months ago. I don't imagine that there was much in that trailer though!

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99 F150 X-Cab 4x4 SB, 5.4L V8, Deep Wedgewood Blue/Dark Graphite, ORP, 3.73 LS, Tow Pkg, Captain's Chairs
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Thanks for your replies. 9000lbs is just what I've read. It's in my manual and it's on the net at truckworld.com. I'll never pull anything heavier than a ton, if anything at all. I was just curious about what the 5.4 liter would do.
Thanks for the info.
Todd

 

Many manufactures are making super-light 5th wheel trailers just for the light truck owners.
Just be careful and match the trailer to the truck's towing capacity. Any truck will pull more than it can safely tow.
The trick is stopping the load! When I'm coming downhill with over 6 tons behind me, I want to feel comfortable in knowing my truck was built to handle the load.
Good luck - and Safe Towing

 

J-C

Ditto. I just looked up the {97'-99')Dakota max towing capacity, and its 6700 lbs.

 

Just pulled this off:

http://www.4adodge.com/dakota/frames...odels&club_cab

Dakota regular cab 4x2 models with the standard engine pull
up to 2,250 pounds. With the optional new Next Generation
4.7-liter Magnum V8®, regular cab 4x2 models can tow up to
6,700 pounds when properly equipped. The Club Cab 4x4
tows up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. The Quad
Cab 4x2, with the optional 5.9L Magnum® V8, will have the
power to tow up to 6,350 pounds when properly equipped.


6,700 looks tops to me, but then again I'm in MIS and you can't believe a thing they say.

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White Vtech Taillight Covers, K&N Air Filter,
Leather Captain's Chairs (like a screen door in a submarine!),
and all the Lariat goodies
SOME SHOW and a LOTTA TOW
My am E, Fl *** Member of ??? Ford Group

 

J-C: I saw a 1997 or 1998 F-150 Reg Cab pulling at least a 25' Fifth-wheel camper down the interstate this past weekend. I thought it must of had something pushing it....Or the trailer was VERY light!

 

Remember it's not just the engine that determines towing capacity.
Otherwise you could tow 10,000 lbs or more with a Lightning.
The whole braking/tranny/frame combo is VERY important also.

 

I do believe the heaviest I have ever pulled with my 93 is the 16' car hauler and i think the load was about 7600 lbs...I was really glad that I had electric brakes that day

 

Let me guess, with the dakota its 8000 lbs in the back of the truck and 1000 lbs in the drivers seat? 9000 lbs on a dakota! HAHAHAHA

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David
'99 F150 XLT SC, STYLESIDE
3.73, 4X4 ORP 5.4L, AUTO,
139wb, Medium Red Tor.,
Rhino, K&N, BugGuard,
RainGuards, Superchip
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