I have carried 1,500lb in a 94 Dakota V6 with no problem. It sags a
little but just take it easy over the bumps. No braking problem and
no acceleration problem either but then again my V6 puts out 282 HP.

On 23 May 2004 14:13:11 -0700, (Steve) wrote:

>Would it hurt to carry 1700lbs (of solid metal, literally) in the back
>of a V-6, 200 horsepower 1/2 ton pickup? I know that 1700lbs is more
>than 1/2 a ton, but I'm not sure if that's an accurate way to measure
>a truck's carrying capabilities. I know that I can tow more than
>1700lbs...but is it safe to carry that much weight in the back of the
>truck?
>
>Any feedback would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>Steve