I had a Dakota, and opted for the V6 instead of the V8, as most of my driving is on country roads, not fast freeways. If a V8 had been an option, think I still would have gotten the Penstar V6, plenty of power, even for towing.
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Bill, did you ever add the max tow springs to your JT? If so, how did they work out?
I have ordered the MaxTow sori gs and shocks to put on my Sport S JT, as I was getting some up/down bounce when hauling heavier trailers (400-450 lbs tongue weigh).
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The rear Axle, Springs, rear shocks on the Sport S and Spoet S max tow are different, as is the axle/rear brakes and gear ratio (4:10 On Max Tow), all of which add to increased towing capacity. The Axles and springs/shocks add increased cargo capacity/ tongue weight rating. I do not need the...
I could see the Gladiator being used by a job-site foreman checking work progress in a remote location, where 4-wheel drive and a narrow vehicle would be best.
i had my Jeep on a remote worksite the second week I owned it, using it to haul a reel of heavy cable to a remote job site, and pulling...
The MaxTow rear springs are a different part from a stock Sport S rear spring, and adifferent part number. Plus, they are a Progressive style spring, that gets stiffer when loaded, to keep the truck level when the trailer tongue weight starts to exceed 300-400 lbs.
On up year Stock Sport S, a...
Deoends on the gas pumps, they do not all operate at the same speed.
i am not saying this is normal behavio, just what I have observed on two California. Jeep vehicles. I had a Dakota, which would get some gas nozzles stuck in the gas fill tube, had to take,the gas door off to release the...
Yes, very simple, you are pumping the gas too fast, insert the gas nozzle down to where it seats and stays in place, then lift the pump lever to the first notch, and let the pump slowly Add the gas. Did this with both the Renegade and my Gladiator. Problem solved, no overspills, you need to...
You can also get in 4x4H just slightly rolling, you do not want to have power to the wheels,when shifting, foot off the gas pedal. To get to 4x4L you need main transmission in N, again slightly rolling helps, but not required, then sift into 4L, then shift main trans back into gear. No issue...
To me, the new Ram 1/2 ton trucks look more like a SUV, than a truck, inside and out! I started driving trucks in the 60’s (54 Chevy 1/2 ton) and later Dodges in the 70s for work, while they were more comfortable on dirt or poorly paved back roads than the sedans the county was using, they...
Pick up trucks used to be able to have a regular non commercial registration, if being used for non commercial transportation, i.e have a camper on the back, or an empty bed. But as soon as you want to haul any cargo in the open bed, you need to have a commercial tag, or get a ticket for...