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May 07, 2019Explorer
kc8suj wrote:
Here are the dry weights of truck from GMC
Curb Weight - Front 3176 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2098 lbs
A difference of 1,078 lbs
so I am more evenly distributed with the trailer attached. than with out. Hum?
You need scaled weights of your truck, not web site/brochure weights. Your two sets of weight would suggest you have over 1500 pounds of TW on a 6000 pound trailer. I don't believe that.
There is no requirement for amount of front axle weight vs. rear weight when towing a TT, at least with respect to your measurements of front weighing 360 pounds more than rear. Unloaded I expect your front axle to weight more than rear for a pickup. Read this primer on WDH adjustment.
You should take 3 passes on on the scales.
Truck alone
Truck with trailer without WD bars
Truck with trailer with WD bars.
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