i need some help: 1) axle ratios - can someone explain what's best for hauling? 2) towing package - do i really need a tranny cooler and engine cooler and a heavy duty battery for a 2 horse aluminum trailer? dealer of course claims yes, but what's the truth? 3) i KNOW that i want a 4 wheel drive. is it a total pipe dream to think that i can get a 4 wheel drive w/ manual tranny which can haul horses? why do manual transmissions lower the towing capacity so much anyway? 4) any words of wisdom that you can offer are welcome. i hate shopping and shopping for cars in particular. i don't have much funds to play around with which makes this an even more painful experience. thanks in advance for your help and suggestions. oh, wait, one more thing. in your opinion are the new dodge dakotas suitable for hauling horses? their towing capacity is listed at 7000 lbs but some people seem to think that they're too light to haul with. what's the deal? marta |