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Old 12-08-2007, 10:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Question. Weight distribution. Front/Rear?

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Originally Posted by 2007 TITAN LE
Thats a good idea. I would like to know how much weight to add in the bed to get it to 50/50. I may have to start at a certain weight and go from there. I wonder what adds more weight to the rear axle, putting weight directly over the rear axle, or further back in the bed by the tailgate (by using
leverage). My guess is directly over the tires. I think if you add the weight in the very back of the bed, it may take some weight off the front wheels. Probably not much, but some.
Physics doesn't change (not that I ever took that class), but weight behind the rear wheel will affect the balance more than weight on top of the rear wheel. Leverage is not much, but it is still there.

Balance is nice, but not always at the expense of added unneccessary weight. Increasing the Handling qualities is just as important to me as is increased acceleration. After all, I don't drive on the drag strip usually, just the public roads.

Nice weight: I'm loving my Stillen Front and Rear Sway Bars, and PRG Traction Bars! The rear is really glued to the ground, more than expected.
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