Stock Vehicle Weight by Axle?

[ElJayBird]

Does anyone know what the stock vehicle weight is by f/r axle? I've searched high and low but coming up empty!

I've added quite a bit of weight and have ~90k on the current springs and shocks so time for a refresh.

 

[linuxgod]

I'm going to bump this thread. I know what my built weight is, and I'm considering upgrading my rear springs because while they're about perfect around town they're too soft when towing. I think I'm honestly approaching GVM territory anyway, but if anyone has a weight for front and rear axles on their unmodified LC (not LX) I'd really appreciate it. Or if you have an unmodified rig and a full tank of gas I'd be happy to drop you $20 for this info...

 

[ElJayBird]

I don't recall where I ended up finding it, but I have in my notes front 3180 and rear 3080.

I'm having the new suspension installed today, so we'll see how close I was. I ended up going with pretty heavy springs...

 

[linuxgod]

I don't recall where I ended up finding it, but I have in my notes front 3180 and rear 3080.

I'm having the new suspension installed today, so we'll see how close I was. I ended up going with pretty heavy springs...

I saw a post somewhere with those numbers but it was an LX, so the weight is a little different.

My rear axle weight varies depending on load:
- 3700# “empty”
- 4200# “overlanding”
- 5100+# “trailering”
The Ironman medium heavy springs I have are rated 220-880# load, and see to be the equivalent of the OME 2723. My guess is I’m about 650# over factory weight. The next step up with Ironman is 880#-1100# (GVM), which seems similar to the OME 2724. I’m leaning towards one of those and just hoping it’s not too stiff around town.

 

[TeCKis300]

Going by literature, a 2016 LC200 has a curb weight (with full tank of fuel) of 5,815 lbs (or 5,765–5,874 lbs depending on specific trim and equipment). With a weight distribution of 52% front / 48% rear.

Front to rear weight split on paper is

Front - 3,024 lbs
Rear - 2,791 lbs

Interested to see how that stacks against real world measurements (probably with driver if on scales).

Funny, or perhaps not funny, nor am I condoning this, but I've scaled my rear axle when towing within 5lbs of a full land cruiser - 5,820 lbs.

 

[ElJayBird]

I just picked up the truck from the shop and it looks just about perfect. Haven't been able to get it on flat ground to measure anything but looks eyeball good. Not sure if it's right or not but seems to have worked out.

Here's the calculation I used

I went with:
Front: C59-544 (60mm-2.5") lift stock weight / (50mm-2") lift 175-220Lbs Load
Rear: C59-547 (75mm-3") lift 550-660lb constant load / (50mm-2") lift 800Lbs constant Load

And here's a shot of the truck - I'll try to post better pics later

I went with the IMS shocks and Dobinsons aluminum control arms. Had them do bump stops, Anderson KDSS relo with LCA skids, and a panhard bracket (shorty).

Man it handles SO much better. I can't even feel the tent weight anymore and it had been driving me crazy. Handled like a wet turd. Springs in front are the same as the last set but fresh plus shocks and the rear are a couple steps up from where they were plus shocks.

Looks like 35s will likely clear once these wear out. I'll do the E&E skids and rear bumper as soon as I'm feeling better.

 

[afgman786]

I saw a post somewhere with those numbers but it was an LX, so the weight is a little different.

My rear axle weight varies depending on load:
- 3700# “empty”
- 4200# “overlanding”
- 5100+# “trailering”
The Ironman medium heavy springs I have are rated 220-880# load, and see to be the equivalent of the OME 2723. My guess is I’m about 650# over factory weight. The next step up with Ironman is 880#-1100# (GVM), which seems similar to the OME 2724. I’m leaning towards one of those and just hoping it’s not too stiff around town.

The 2724 does great when towing and loaded. Ride is nice and smooth if I'm towing or when loaded up for a trip. But when empty it does feel a bit like a rough ride.

I'm sitting around 7k lbs "unloaded" the few times I've hit the scales going to the dump with light big items. To me it was worth it to have the heavy spring for when I need it versus having a nice ride around town unloaded