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Old 06-09-2012, 03:28 PM   #20 (permalink)
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draw a force diagram. put 2200 pounds on both axles. Remove back axle. Moves force forward. reduces tongue weight. I will devote no more to this post than this post. If you are unable to see that I cannot help you further.
Edit: the weight of the tires and axle rest on the ground. Now that axle hangs off the frame too. See where this is going?
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