Towing Capacity?
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Towing Capacity?
Looking into getting a boat for next summer... How much can i tow with my dart? (/6)
Also, is there such a thing as a clip on side view mirror, for the passenger side?
Thanks guys!
Also, is there such a thing as a clip on side view mirror, for the passenger side?
Thanks guys!
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Used to be able to get clip on style towing mirrors, and I would start @ J.C.Whitney.
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I'd say it "depends on the Dart."
Older ones, especially /6 cars had smaller brakes, tires, and lighter springs. Not a good deal for towing.
If you've "beefed" your suspension with larger T bars and leafs, and either have converted to front disk or have a car with factory front disk brakes, that's a help
Older ones, especially /6 cars had smaller brakes, tires, and lighter springs. Not a good deal for towing.
If you've "beefed" your suspension with larger T bars and leafs, and either have converted to front disk or have a car with factory front disk brakes, that's a help
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You'd need to install thicker leaf springs (not so much more but physically thicker), you'll need to swap gears in the rear axle too as they will be too high (numerically low) for towing. Brake upgrade is a given too. If you have an auto, it will be screaming for a larger cooler too and upgraded parts.
You'd be better off buying a Dakota and towing with it. I used a 92 Dakota (reg cab, short bed, V6, 5spd) to pull a 16' boat with a 10hp outboard and fishing gear. It pulled pretty nice for a smaller truck.
You'd be better off buying a Dakota and towing with it. I used a 92 Dakota (reg cab, short bed, V6, 5spd) to pull a 16' boat with a 10hp outboard and fishing gear. It pulled pretty nice for a smaller truck.
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Thats good advice guys, thanks!
I do have factory discs in the front. Also the springs are new, and I just installed some coil over shocks in the back, which seem to have helped a lot. Is changing the gears a big deal?
I do have factory discs in the front. Also the springs are new, and I just installed some coil over shocks in the back, which seem to have helped a lot. Is changing the gears a big deal?
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Its not hard as long as you take your time and follow the instructions (Yukon has a PDF file on it that is great). You'll need a press and or clam shell bearing pullers, micrometer, dial indicator, in/lb rotating torque wrench amoung other tools. Since the axle is in the car, it'd be much easier if its on a lift. If you have no expecience then I'd leave it to a shop.
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check your ratio before swapping rear.
Trans oil cooler is easy add on
Your probably good for 2000lbs. 200lb tounge wieght.
Get a good trailer hitch/receiver rated for 2000+. U haul installs them..
Trans oil cooler is easy add on
Your probably good for 2000lbs. 200lb tounge wieght.
Get a good trailer hitch/receiver rated for 2000+. U haul installs them..
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18' fiberglass center console or Aluminum deep V fishing or fish/ski boat..
Aluminum is lighter!
Mike
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Its been said that the two happiest days in a mans life is the day he buys a boat and the day he sells it. If you think your going to need additional mirrors, I think the boat will be way too large for a Dart.
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My familly had an older mid 70's 17' 4cyl i/o and a 19 ft jet with an Olds motor. Had them in storage for years.. Finally just gave them to the storage yard. They are a big money pit
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