weight distribution for LX570 / shop lift

[LX4x4]

Hi, I read the 200 series have almost 50/50 weight distribution?

I want to see where the center of gravity to better understand how to place on shop lift. I know where the pads are placed (which seems biased towards the front) but I still need to do a make sure front and back is evenly distributed. If it is close to 50/50 then maybe the center could be 56" from each axle of 112" wheelbase. If somehow it is rather front or rear heavy please let me know.

 

[05ls430518]

Put it on a lift raise it up, give it a bit of a shake and see if it falls off. If it needs adjusting adjust it.

 

[eatSleepWoof]

1. You're greatly overthinking this.
2. If you don't say the words "that ain't going nowhere," it'll definitely fall off. Also applies to strapped-down goods.

 

[DallasTide]

Always give it a good slap too for good measure.

 

[skrypj]

1. You're greatly overthinking this.
2. If you don't say the words "that ain't going nowhere," it'll definitely fall off. Also applies to strapped-down goods.

You gotta slap the bumper while you say it thought.

Crap, @DallasTide beat me too it.

 

[TeCKis300]

This is one of those things that don't need perfection, but should have some measure of thought prior to loading on a 2-post. Yes, the 200-series is pretty even with slight forward bias. Most tend to be more forward biased. As a general rule, you'll load with the posts just ahead of the b-pillar.

That said, and I applaud you for giving this thought, it's important to understand how the particular rig might have different weight distribution based on any mods/armor. Or if you'll be taking off or putting on significant weight during its service. Bias the alignment for those considerations. Just as the post gets off the ground, you can give it a push to see how the loading feels.

Couple anecdotes stand out
- Recent video of a Cybertruck on a lift. They didn't give this any preceding thought other than loaded it as they do every truck. That was scary to watch as most trucks have significant forward bias. The CT is closer to 51/49, like our 200-series. On a long vehicle like that, they loaded it with way too much rear bias which you can see in how the 2-post was reacting
- Major service of my 996 Turbo. Loaded it even, but when dropping the driveline is taking 25% weight out of the rear... When the driveline weight transferred to the hydraulic table, the 2-post definitely let me know. Would have been good to have a hoist stand.

 

[urinalcake]

For what it's worth, when I need to lift one side of the truck (e.g., swap summer/winter tires which are mounted on extra wheels), I align the floor jack under the front door handles and lift the truck by the frame. The front and rear tires leave the ground together. +/- a couple inches either way means one tire leaves the ground one or two pumps sooner.

I haven't measured from that jack point fore and aft to the axles to calculate weight distribution, but now I'm curious.

 

[LX4x4]

Here is a picture of the shop manual that I found, and then picture of my vehicle that correspond to these points.
The middle of wheel base (56") is lined up to the front door handle. I find it to be stable and safe. YMMV.