Another overload topic
Click For Full-Size Image. This is my new F350 dually with about 5000 lb camper on it. I did not had a chance to drive it yet, as need some more parts, but looking at the suspension, the top ...
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Kayteg1 wrote:If I understand correctly, the 9900 lb is from the door sticker/decal. If so, I would be comfortable with that.
I also weight the truck and I have 9250 lb on 9900 lb rated rear axle.
It does make me question the 9250 on the rear axle. If the TC is 5600 lb, that means the rear axle load is 4300 without the TC. Am I missing something or is that correct?
Kayteg1 wrote:I don't think the COG is behind the axle. I think it is directly over the axle.
Driving via the scales show that my camper has center of gravity behind the axle as it took off +- 100lb from front axle.
On my extended cab 2500, my TC added about 200 lbs to the front axle. On my Quad Cab, it lightened the load. I do not recall the amount, but it had to be more than 200 lb. I think the front end weight change is due to wheelbase, not the location of the axle in this case. On my two trucks, the TC location relative to the rear axle is the same.
I moved the TC back one inch on the Quad Cab, and it only reduced the front axle load by less than twenty pounds.
Wayne
