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Old-Biscuit
Jun 01, 2013Explorer III
What was 'mechanics' reason for placing it so far back?????
King pin should be over the center line of axle or slightly forward so weight is carried on rear axle with out affecting front axle weight.
Placing it behind rear axle could remove weight from front axle.
King pin should be over the center line of axle or slightly forward so weight is carried on rear axle with out affecting front axle weight.
Placing it behind rear axle could remove weight from front axle.
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