Bobbed Deuce Wight Distribution Question

[GPappy]

Bobbed Deuce Weight Distribution Question

I did a search but could not find the answer to this question so forgive me if it is buried someplace, I couldn't find it.

Has anyone weighed their Bobber and know what the weight distribution on the front vs. the rear is on their truck? I am working on suspension design and want to figure the weight on the rear. I realize that it will vary by bed type and wheel base but I need to start someplace.

Would also like to know if anyone has the weight of the rear axles?

 

[Ridgerunner]

Mine is- W/W and M105 box

Front axle: 7080#

Rear axle: 4700#

 

[Floridianson]

RRuner was that split scales or single.

 

[Ridgerunner]

It was a single axle scale.

 

[GPappy]

Mine is- W/W and M105 box

Front axle: 7080#

Rear axle: 4700#

I had assumed 60/40 so not too far off. So if you assume 2 ton load capaility the GVW would be just shy of 16000# and the weight using the front springs on the back would be just about right.

I got a good deal on a set of new airsprings that are rated for 8000# so they are going to be way over kill given deducting the unsprung weight in the back and the load must be more like 1700# per side and less than #3500 fully loaded. Now I need to find out how bad it would be to run the air springs so much below their optimum loading or stick with the trailer springs.

Thanks for the information.

 

[rikinwyoming]

Good info to have onhand,,,