[vantage08]

Hey guys I have my 2006 4.7 Dakota with Gibson Headers, CAI, and Gibson Catback. Plus, I just got the Superchip for Dodge ( wow what a difference). I have support springs for my rear shocks and the supersprings in back as well. ( I might take them off, they sound terrible). I tow a 16 foot enclosed double axle trailer that typically includes a 60in zero turn mower plus small landscaping items. Am I in danger of blowing my tranny, my rear (3:55) or anything else? My waterpump is 1 year old ( second one in 3 years:crying. I don't really know it's full towing capacity.

 

[Primus]

You have the same mods as my 03 4.7, which is basically the same engine as yours unless you have 4.7HO that was offered with that generation of Dakota.
Depending on you cab style, transmission, RWD or 4WD, etc., your towing capacity is going to be in the neighborhood of 5500 to 6500 lbs. Your generation Dakota has a fully boxed frame that gives you a better foundation than mine, so you will have a better start than me.
The limiting factor is going to be your gears. The 3.55 is best suited for light loads and highway driving. You would get the highest towing capacity with the 3.92 gears or 4.10 or 4.56's. But, that is $1000 for both axles at the dealer, minus buying the gear and supporting parts for the swap, so your answers will help us help you.
Depending on the manufacturer of the trailer, you will have to subtract that from your towing capacity before you can get a better idea of what you will be allowed to tow. Also, make sure that your truck's cooling system is up to optimum performance, as the trailer aerodynamic drag will cause the truck to have to work harder to maintain speed.

 

[dakotaff]

Check out the link below, it's a chart directly from Dodge for the 2006 models.
It lists towing capacities from all models and options equipped.

Look up in the chart:
drive train,
gears,
2 or 4 wheel drive,
transmission,
model,
short or long bed,
8.25 or 9.25 rear

Dakota Trailer Tow Information

 

[vantage08]

Thanks for the info! I took a screen shot of my specs.

 

[vantage08]

I have a stealth 16 foot enclosed trailer. double axle. electric breaks, if that matters. Club cab, 4x4

 

[broadwayjoe]

You have the same mods as my 03 4.7, which is basically the same engine as yours unless you have 4.7HO that was offered with that generation of Dakota.
Depending on you cab style, transmission, RWD or 4WD, etc., your towing capacity is going to be in the neighborhood of 5500 to 6500 lbs. Your generation Dakota has a fully boxed frame that gives you a better foundation than mine, so you will have a better start than me.
The limiting factor is going to be your gears. The 3.55 is best suited for light loads and highway driving. You would get the highest towing capacity with the 3.92 gears or 4.10 or 4.56's. But, that is $1000 for both axles at the dealer, minus buying the gear and supporting parts for the swap, so your answers will help us help you.
Depending on the manufacturer of the trailer, you will have to subtract that from your towing capacity before you can get a better idea of what you will be allowed to tow. Also, make sure that your truck's cooling system is up to optimum performance, as the trailer aerodynamic drag will cause the truck to have to work harder to maintain speed.

I have a 2005 Dakota with the 4.7 V8 Magnum in a six speed manual. I called my local dealership and they are saying my tow rating is at 4,400 lbs. Online the numbers are all over the place. I have seen as low as 2,000 and as high as 7,150. Just trying to determine safe tow rating for this truck. Also, how can I find out my trucks gear ratio is?

 

[Primus]

I have a 2005 Dakota with the 4.7 V8 Magnum in a six speed manual. I called my local dealership and they are saying my tow rating is at 4,400 lbs. Online the numbers are all over the place. I have seen as low as 2,000 and as high as 7,150. Just trying to determine safe tow rating for this truck. Also, how can I find out my trucks gear ratio is?

To find your gear ratio, there is a sticker in the glove box that will tell you what your gear ratio is. But if you called the dealer with your VIN number, then that is what your max tow rating is probably is.