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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Question Towing capacity question

Why is it that Dodge rates the SO 5 speed trucks, with a higer towing capacity than the HO 6 speed trucks. I thought the whole idea of the HO/6 speed was for towing?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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The 6 speed weighs more, thus leaving less GVWR for towing?


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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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I see, thanks.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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I was just guessing.

Don't know for sure.


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