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    Default Pulling Dakota

    Need some advice on hauling a Dakota on a dolly with an R/T Dakota. Any weight problems with puller, transmission issues. How do I strengthen the rear springs so that I don't bottom out with load?

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    Someone must be trying to make a joke.
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    No Joke just need help.

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    Dick your going to need air bags out back or a set of HD rear springs . I would get a large trans cooler and make sure your trans is serviced with a band adjustment too.

    I take it your hauling the show truck to the Nats with the DD good luck post pictures so we can all share in the "joke"


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    Yup, nothing wrong with towing with an R/T, just have to setup the rear for it. Think about it, the engine/trans are the same that they put in the Rams/Durangos, which were rated to tow. The only reason the R/T isn't rated to tow is the rear suspension. There was a guy at Cecil that towed his race car to the track with an R/T with airbags and had no issues.

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    Does anyone have a link for Dakota airbags? What about Monroe 58630 shocks which add 1100 lbs towing? I have also looked for rear air shocks, can't find any.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bad360rt View Post
    Yup, nothing wrong with towing with an R/T, just have to setup the rear for it. Think about it, the engine/trans are the same that they put in the Rams/Durangos, which were rated to tow. The only reason the R/T isn't rated to tow is the rear suspension. There was a guy at Cecil that towed his race car to the track with an R/T with airbags and had no issues.
    That guy still tows his Nova to the Cecil with his R/T Dave.


    I bought this to tow my truck (when I get a trailer)

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    You gotta fight with Sam on that. It's her new DD

    BLACK '02 RC R/T (BLACK N BITTER) 12.5 @ 109 mph. Under the knife again.
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    Found air bag kit

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/LIFT-59508-Control-Air-Spring/dp/B000BTK8V6"]Amazon.com: AIR LIFT 59508 Ride Control Rear Air Spring Kit: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41e%2BV1o1YlL.@@AMEPARAM@@41e%2BV1o1YlL[/ame]

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    Yes, Helper springs is what I will buy. Cheaper and easy to install.

    Thanks to all that responded.

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    Why would he need to beef anything up for just a dolly? A trailer maybe, but a dolly?
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    Quote Originally Posted by dstoots View Post
    I have these on my '00 R/T, AirLift is a great company, they have been around since the late 40's. If your bags ever fail they will replace them at no charge.

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