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front / rear weight distribution

HappyMug
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29 Jan 2021 15:19 #232321 by HappyMug

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Hi, I am looking at picking up a Jimny (unmodified gen 3) by trailer - it should fit on my flad bed trailer but only just so weight distribution front to rear will be important (as I don't have much scope to move the Jimny forwars or backwards on the trailer). Can anyone tell me what the front / rear weight distribution is on a gen 3? Thanks.

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29 Jan 2021 18:53 #232327 by Lambert

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I could be imagining it but I think it is something like 52 front but I can't remember for certain.

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29 Jan 2021 19:06 #232328 by Groundworker

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Don't know if this helps but I transport mine regularly on a 12ftx6ft ifor williams tipping trailer.
It fits with front bumper hitting the ladder frame and I can close tailgate. Probably not as much spare as you imagine.

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29 Jan 2021 21:43 #232334 by Roger Fairclough

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Take the tyre pressures and work out the percentages and you wont be far off.

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29 Jan 2021 23:19 - 29 Jan 2021 23:20 #232338 by Scimike

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Based on the maximum axle loading figures and assuming they are physically equally as strong, these figures would suggest approximately 55% front / 45% rear distribution. Can't confirm any of this, but they are the only figures I have seen and in my mind it sort of makes sense.

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30 Jan 2021 06:06 #232341 by Lambert

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Also if you have head room in the towing capacity of your combination it's possible to ballast the trailer too, a couple of bags of gravel judiciously placed could be all the difference.

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