The owner's manual says 2000 lbs max trailer weight. I would really like to be able to tow a car on a dolly as I have no other vehicles with towing capability. Has anyone had any success with a weight distributing hitch on the Dart? The springs were rearched this spring with an extra leaf installed, and it's thick. I am worried about the 7&1/4" rear end though, and my 9" drums. Any thoughts?

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I've been calling it as i see it for my entire life and that's not about to change. Take it or leave it.

My 3.9v6 Dakota does it OK and also has a 7-1/4 and 9" rear brakes, but not great. Mine's an older one, not a Magnum version, had to kick out OD to maintain speed on all but the most mild hills.

Yeah but it's a P/U!

I dunno, my gut tells me it's wrong but my life would be so much easier if I could haul stuff around and I just dont have space for any more cars. The VW can't tow anything at all and my mark IV (not the DOG i mention once in awhile, that one's toast) has a class II but it needs far too much to get it on the road and the 460 is a gas SUCKER. If I could tow with he Dart I'd be all set.

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I've been calling it as i see it for my entire life and that's not about to change. Take it or leave it.

I sure wouldn't tow with a car that had only 9" brakes. Rent a pickup or borrow a friends if you want to tow.

I'm definitely with Eric on this one...

You have to look at it this way: What if something goes wrong -- even if it's beyond your control -- with a 2000lb rating and 9" brakes, you're screwed . If you have to swerve for any reason, brake suddenly, whatever; you'll be in trouble. Ask Doug (read recent posts) what happens when the tow dolly and car your towing gets squirrely behind you... (no offense Doug, I'm trying to make a point...)

Now consider the legal ramifications: If your in an accident; even if it's not your fault, your at fault. Because your exceeding the towing capacity of your vehicle, all your claims could be thrown out in court and you could be held liable for the damages.

Sure, the slant can do it. Maybe your tranny will take the punishment without burning out the clutch packs. Still, it's not worth the risk.

Rent a truck for a day...

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I've never seen a hitch for an A body that was 2000lb capable. I've seen C bodies with Class III hitches, I'm sure there are some for B bodies but I'm not sure there is nothing bigger than a bumper hitch for an A body. Even step bumpers have been bent pulling cars on dollies and they are stronger than bumper hitches.

Cecil

*sigh* yeah, I'll have to grudgingly agree. Even with electric trailer brakes the toad would be hard to contol and I could modify the car all I want and I'd still not change the legal GVWR. guess I'll have to rent another parking space and go find a Fargo...

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I've been calling it as i see it for my entire life and that's not about to change. Take it or leave it.

If you planned to rent the tow dolly, a lot of rental companies like U-Haul are no longer renting just the dolly because of customers towing with an ill prepared vehicle. Now you have to rent a truck from them also.

Cecil

I'm so glad my brother-in-law Dan has a 03 hemi dodge ram 2500 and a cartrailer
he even put his extra set of ralleys on the trailer

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