There was 3/4 tank of fuel.
I weighed our stock 98 470
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5587 LBS
LF-1428
RF-1373
LR-1425
RR-1361
Dan
LF-1428
RF-1373
LR-1425
RR-1361
Dan
i weighted mine w/ a full tank and a 44lb WAAG centerguard. 5670lbs.
I'm surprised at how evenly the f/r weight distribution is. Virtually 50/50 (50.1 frt / 49.9 rear).
uHu
Bridgeburner
That's 119 lbs more on the left than on the right, but that's still only 51/49 %. With a driver and a full tank, say 200 lbs, with a distribution left/right of 65/35 % would give about 180 lbs more on the left instead... when driving with an "empty" car.
But the important figure is diagonally equal sums, showing that you don't have any defect in any spring.
But the important figure is diagonally equal sums, showing that you don't have any defect in any spring.
LF-1428........RF-1373
LR-1425........RR-1361
2853..............2734
So when you look at it for your LHD vehicles and add 200 lbs to the left for a driver and 37 lbs left extra for a full tank it would be probably something like this with a 80/20 weight addition/distribution left to right
3043...............2781 without a 200 lb pasenger or equipment. which is pretty good. Now you can load you gear up in the back with a slight emphasis to the right hand side, making allowances for the number of passengers you normally have and what side of the vehicle they sit on.
If it was a RHD vehicle the following may happen with a 80/20 distribution
2853.............. 2734
add 200 for RH driver and 37 fuel 20/80 split left to right
2923...............2901
I did 80/20 for worst case split
LR-1425........RR-1361
2853..............2734
So when you look at it for your LHD vehicles and add 200 lbs to the left for a driver and 37 lbs left extra for a full tank it would be probably something like this with a 80/20 weight addition/distribution left to right
3043...............2781 without a 200 lb pasenger or equipment. which is pretty good. Now you can load you gear up in the back with a slight emphasis to the right hand side, making allowances for the number of passengers you normally have and what side of the vehicle they sit on.
If it was a RHD vehicle the following may happen with a 80/20 distribution
2853.............. 2734
add 200 for RH driver and 37 fuel 20/80 split left to right
2923...............2901
I did 80/20 for worst case split
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
Geez, I wonder what mine weighs with winch, sliders, rear steel bumper, 33s and AL bull bar?
So mine must weigh over 6000 lbs with me and my junk box, gym bag and my 220 lb body along with a full tank of gas. 
. I think i am amazed that I get 15 mpg
. I think i am amazed that I get 15 mpg 
I did a 4 day trip with my wife last summer - full kit - roof top tent - fridge - food - spare parts - tools - both tanks of gas full - water - etc ... 7180 pounds
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
Oh man, that was funny! hehehe, back then I didn't have a roof top tent but I did a buddy's ARB roof rack and a rocket box, we had 6 people in the truck and CRAP, so on the way out I stopped at Man-it ain't-Free (Man-A-Fre) to get some OME 864's and installed them in Firstoys driveway in Pasadena. The truck was not safe with OME 863's and that many people in it.
Supercharger helps .... all though, I never want to know how much I spent in gas in that trip .... or any other trips come to think of it.
When are you coming out West again?
Supercharger helps .... all though, I never want to know how much I spent in gas in that trip .... or any other trips come to think of it.
When are you coming out West again?
That is about what I read in a review somewhere.
Considering various fuel/cargo/occupant load distributions, it means you are teetering about 50/50, for all practical purposes.
A well-balanced vehicle - better than many so-called "sports" cars in this regard.
Does it benefit handling? I say yes. (Ask BMW...)
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
I guess it would have to warrant picking up a clean 40 and driving it back!
The funniest part was seeiing your rig in McDonalds a few days earlier at Lake Powell as I stopped in and ogled it.
Not to jack the thread- but talking about tire pressure.
Wouldn't this equal weight of the vehicle promote a more equal tire pressure front to rear?
Wouldn't this equal weight of the vehicle promote a more equal tire pressure front to rear?
"Dan" Thanks for the info!
I always thought that the front was 200 to 300 lbs. heavier than the back. And I always put 2 lbs. more air in the front tires to compensate for the extra weight. But, from now on it's equal air pressure all the way around!!!
I always thought that the front was 200 to 300 lbs. heavier than the back. And I always put 2 lbs. more air in the front tires to compensate for the extra weight. But, from now on it's equal air pressure all the way around!!!
Who tracks their 100? If i havent yet who in their right mind would?
FWIW, i run equal pressure all around. What i should do is rotate my tires more often, but it just seems like so much work.
FWIW, i run equal pressure all around. What i should do is rotate my tires more often, but it just seems like so much work.
someone should weigh the corners just prior to going on a trip. Full of tools spares fuel(even jerry cans) people and of course, the beer.
